High Tech Pet Bluefang TX-2 Installation, Operating And Training Manual

Bluefang® Electronic Fence

INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND TRAINING

MANUAL

Please read this entire manual and study all illustrations before

you begin installing your system

This manual describes set up and operation of the electronic fence
functions. For operation of you Bluefang collar, please refer to the

separate collar manual included with your system.

TX-2 BASE STATION TRANSMITTER

General Description

The Model TX-2 Base Station Transmitter contains numerous advanced
features not found on competing systems. The TX-2 emits a radio signal that
contains a special, digital code. This code must be received and recognized by
the receiver collar before the collar will administer any stimulus to your pet.
The TX-2 weather sealed and is designed for indoor or OUTDOOR use. The
many super advanced features of your TX-2 Transmitter are as follows.

System Status Display

The fully illuminated display panel gives you the complete status of your Base
Station. On the display, the left column tells you the function being
monitored. The middle and right columns tell you the status of that function.

DISPLAY FUNCTIONS:
SYSTEM: This is the overall status of your base station. If everything is functioning

normally the “OK” lamp to the right of the “SYSTEM” lamp will illuminate. If there
is any malfunction, the “FAIL” lamp will illuminate.

BATT: Back-up battery charge indicator. This indicator is only functional if there is
an optional, rechargeable back-up battery installed. When the base station is in
battery mode and the battery has a full charge, the “OK” lamp will illuminate. If
the charge is low the “LOW” lamp will illuminate indicating that the battery is
charging.

LOOP: Continuity of your boundary wire loop. The “OK” lamp indicates that there

is no break and your boundary wire is conducting current in a continuous loop. If
there is a break in your boundary wire, the “LOOP” and “BREAK” lamps will flash
and the audible alarm will sound indicating that the boundary field is not
functioning and needs repair.

POWER: This indicates the power mode, either AC or Back-up Battery. The TX-2
Base Station uses a “smart” power system. If you have the optional Back-up
Battery installed and there is a power failure, the system automatically switches to
battery mode to keep the boundary field energized and your dog contained. In this
mode all indicator lamps flash to conserve battery power. When power is
restored, the system automatically switches back to AC mode and begins
recharging the Back-up Battery. The operating time of the Back-up Battery
depends upon your field strength setting and the length of your boundary wire.
Typical installations will operate for a full day in Battery Back-up mode.

Field Strength Control

You can control the distance from the boundary wire at which the receiver collar

will begin to activate by use of the “FIELD STRENGTH CONTROL” dial. Turning the
dial clockwise increases transmitter output power and therefore, increases field
width. The maximum field width possible will depend upon your particular
installation. It is affected by the depth at which you bury the wire and the total
length of wire used. The greater the wire depth and length, the less maximum
field will be available. Generally, we recommend that you bury your boundary

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wire no more than 4 inches deep and use no more than 6,000 feet of total
boundary wire. Typical installations yield a maximum possible field width of
approximately 15 feet. We recommend that you set the Field Width for at
least 8 feet. The wider your boundary field, the more time and distance your
dog has to properly react to the system. However, if yard space is limited, the
field width can be reduced to just a few feet by turning the Field Width dial
counter-clockwise. When you vary the effective field width of your system, the
Bluefang’s unique Pulsed Proportional Stimulus System will automatically

adjust to the new field strength setting.

Power Boost Switch

This feature boosts the available output power of your transmitter for very
large areas or to overcome special environmental conditions. We recommend
that you use the TX-2 in “NOR” (normal) mode for wire lengths less than 2,000
feet. If you are using more than 2,000 feet of wire you may find the “MAX”
mode useful in increasing the maximum possible field width. In some cases,
rare environmental conditions such as a high content of iron in your soil may
reduce your field width. If you find your system does not achieve acceptable
field width in your particular installation, using the “MAX” setting, even for
smaller areas, may overcome the
problem.

Quick Connect Wire Terminals

At the bottom of the Base Station Transmitter you will find a hinged door
which gives you access to two quick connect wire terminals. The boundary

wire easily plugs into these terminals by simply depressing the tab and

inserting the wire end. The wire should be stripped by ¼ inch at the end
before insertion. No other preparation is required.

Optional Rechargeable Back-up Battery

One of the unique features of your TX-2 is the optional, rechargeable back-up
battery. The rechargeable battery unit is sold separately. Use of the back-up
battery will insure that your Bluefang system continues to contain your dog
during a power outage. When power is restored, the system will automatically
recharge the battery so, you never have to worry about changing batteries.
The back-up battery option is available from the retailer

from whom you purchased your Bluefang system and is also available online

at www.hitecpet.com. If you choose not to purchase the Back-up Battery
option your system will work perfectly with the AC adapter as long as you
have uninterrupted household wall current
available.

Boundary Wire

Even the boundary wire used on you Bluefang system is unique. The copper
alloy wire and insulating coating are all made specially to our custom
specifications. We have designed it to be an efficient radio frequency
broadcast conductor, with a mechanically strong core and an extra thick,
extra tough, outdoor grade insulation that resists sunlight and moisture. If
you need to expand your boundary field, it is acceptable to purchase
standard 18 or 20 gauge “hardware store” quality wire. However, we
recommend that you use our custom wire to insure the best quality and
performance at the best value pricing. Boundary extension kits are available
from www.hitecpet.com and contain a 500 foot spool of wire, 50 extra

boundary flags and 2 improved waterproof wire splices. To locate the item

go to www.hitecpet.com and search on “Wire Flag Kit”.

STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION
STEP 1: Plan Your System Layout

This is the most important step. Be sure to take the time to plan carefully.
This will avoid time consuming corrections to your installation. Before
beginning installation of your system we recommend you make an aerial
sketch of your yard such as the one shown in Figure 6. Your sketch should
include all buildings, large plants, trees, walks, driveway, pool and other
important details. Then sketch in where you plan to place the boundary wire.
Make sure the wire makes a continuous loop.

SAFETY TIP:

Since you will only be burying the cable 4 inches deep at maximum, it is
unlikely that you will disturb power or phone lines. Still, we recommend that
you contact your utility companies to find out the location of all buried wires,

mark them on your sketch and avoid running the boundary cable in these

areas.

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