High Tech Pet HUMANE CONTAIN HC-7000, humane contain HC-8000 User Manual
INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND TRAINING MANUAL
Please read this entire manual and study all illustrations
before you begin installing your system
HUMANE CONTAIN
Model HC-7000
Super Electronic Dog Fence
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Your new Humane Contain, HC-7000 Professional Series Electronic
Dog Fence represents the most advanced state of the art pet
containment technology available today. This all new product
features a super advanced transmitter, ultra-slim radio collar and our
proprietary Pulsed Proportional Stimulus System, a unique combination
of progressively increasing sound and shock stimuli to train your
pet quickly and safely. The HC-7000 is designed to be EFFECTIVE,
RELIABLE and most of all, HUMANE .
Effective: Because IT WORKS!
Reliable: Because it is manufactured to the highest quality
standards.
Humane: Because it uses a completely new type of stimulus that
focuses on teaching rather than punishing your pet.
Please read this manual thoroughly to learn how to most effectively, and
safely use this advanced system to create a safer, more secure
environment for you, your family and your cherished pet.
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Table of Contents
PART 1 – INTRODUCTION ................................. 4
SYSTEM COMPONENTS: ............................... 4
KEY FEATURES: ...................................... 4
PART 2 - DETAILED SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .................. 7
HC-7000A BASE STATION TRANSMITTER ................. 7
RC-7 ULTRA-SLIM RECEIVER COLLAR .................... 9
INSTALLING/REPLACING RC-7 THE BATTERY PACK ........11
BOUNDARY WIRE .................................... 12
PART 3 - STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION .................... 13
Planning Your System Layout ............................ 13
Assembling the Required Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setting Up the Base Station Transmitter .................... 19
Testing the Receiver Collar Radio Function ................. 20
Preparing Twisted Wire Lengths .......................... 20
Laying Out the Boundary Wire ........................... 20
Testing Your System ................................... 21
Burying the Boundary Wire ............................. 21
Placing the Boundary Flags ............................. 22
Fitting the Receiver Collar to Your Dog ..................... 22
PART 4 - TRAINING YOUR DOG ............................ 23
PART 5 – IMPORTANT CAUTION NOTICES .................. 25
PART 6 – WARRANTY & CUSTOMER SUPPORT .............. 26
PART 7 – TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES ............... 27
Testing Base Station Transmitter ......................... 27
Testing Humane Contain Collars ......................... 27
Testing the Containment Loop ........................... 28
Repairing a Broken or Intermittent Containment Loop ......... 29
ACCESSORIES ......................................... 29
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PART 1 – INTRODUCTION
SYSTEM COMPONENTS:
Your HC-7000 System includes the following items.
•(1) Model HC-7000A Transmitter Base Station
•(1) Model RC-7 Receiver Collar
•(1) DC Adapter
•(500 feet) High Quality Boundary Wire
•(50) Boundary Flags
•(3) Improved Waterproof Wire Splices
•(1) Replaceable Receiver Collar Battery Packs
•(4) Mounting Screws (for your transmitter)
KEY FEATURES:
Pulsed Proportional Stimulus: Our unique Pulsed Proportional
Stimulus System is what makes the HC-7000 system stand apart from
all other systems made. A computer chip inside the RC-7 receiver
collar actually detects the distance of your pet from the boundary
wire by measuring the relative radio signal strength. It then applies
a combination of sound and shock stimuli in inverse proportion to the
distance from the boundary wire. In other words, the closer your pet is to
the boundary wire, the more sound and shock stimulus is applied.
Figure 1
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How Pulsed Proportional Stimulus Works:
The unique shock stimulus used by your HC-7000 system is delivered in
short, intense pulses, not a continuous shock. The pulsed stimulus gives
your dog a chance to think and avoids sending the animal into panic.
As your dog rst comes within the outermost boundary area, a slow
beeping tone is sounded and a short duration shock pulse is applied at a
slow pulse rate. This rst pulse is a FULL VOLTAGE stimulus but, it is of
very SHORT DURATION. It will immediately get your dog’s attention but,
it is so short that your dog will probably not perceive it as painful.
If, instead of retreating, your dog continues to travel closer to the boundary,
the shock pulse RATE continues to increase along with an increasing
rate of sound pulses, until they are delivered in such rapid succession as
to be unbearable to your pet, encouraging retreat from the boundary into
the “safe haven” of your yard. The use of progressively increasing shock
pulse rate is a very humane technique because it allows your pet to decide
for itself how much stimulus is required to initiate the retreat behavior.
(Note that some competing systems use a “tone only” warning zone
before applying shock. This sounds like a good idea, but we have found
it to be ineffective. Often the dog will stand in the warning zone waiting
for the tone to stop. The tone will drain the battery and stop when the
battery runs down, letting the animal know it is now safe to escape!) The
HC-7000 is not a zone type system. We apply a short shock stimulus
at the very rst correction along with the sound stimulus. This will
discourage your dog from standing in the boundary eld waiting for the
tone to stop. However, because we use pulsed stimulus, the initial shock
will not be traumatic to your pet. If your dog tries to move forward, pulse
rate is immediately increased to encourage retreat behavior.
Progressive Training Tones: The use of progressively increasing sound
pulses along with the shock pulses tends to psychologically intensify
the perceived stimulus, more quickly teaching your dog that the irritating
Figure 2
Pulses per Second
Pulses per Second
Buried Boundary Wire
Buried Boundary Wire
Stimulus Pulse Rate
(Increases as dog approaches the boundary wire)
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sensation increases as he (or she) gets closer to the boundary. That is
why you will nd that the tone generated by our RC-7 collar is louder than
the non-progressive tones used on competing systems and that the sonic
pulse rate increases just as the shock pulse rate does as your dog moves
closer to the boundary wire.
Digital Signal: The HC-7000 sends a digital code embedded in the radio
signal that is picked up and digitally decoded by a computer processor in
the receiver collar. This reduces the possibility of false shocks caused by
interfering radio signals.
Visual and Audible Cable Break Indicators: You are always assured
that your boundary wire is intact because the Base Station Transmitter is
equipped with both visual and audible cable status indicators to alert you
in the case of a cable break.
Optional Battery Back Up: If there is ever an electrical power failure, your
HC-7000A transmitter will automatically switch over to battery power. This
maintains the boundary eld and keeps your pet contained throughout the
power outage. When power is restored, the battery will automatically be
disconnected.
20 Acre Range: The powerful transmitter delivers enough energy
to activate a boundary wire nearly ONE MILE long. Allowing you to
surround up to 30 acres of property. Note that your system includes
500 feet of wire, enough to encircle approximately 0.4 acres. 30 acre
coverage is based on wire length of 5,000 linear feet and will require the
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Water Resistant Collar: The RC-7 Radio Collar is internally sealed to
resist moisture. While we do not recommend full immersion the RC-7
collar is suitable for outdoor use in all weather conditions.
For Dogs 10 lbs. to 200 lbs. The HC-7000 system is suitable for nearly
all dog breeds. A common misconception is that larger dogs are more
resistant to shock stimulus than smaller dogs. In reality, the size of
your dog has little to do with the way the animal reacts to the stimulus.
Reaction depends mainly upon your dog’s temperament. The type of
shock employed by the HC-7000 is quite localized and affects only the
nerve receptors within about a ½ inch radius of the stimulus probes.
Your dog’s mass is not a signicant factor. It is also important to note
that the shock is high voltage but, very low current. It does not produce
enough energy to cause any damage to skin or muscle tissue. The
stimulus affects nerve receptors only and simply can not cause physical
damage regardless of your dog’s size.
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PART 2 - DETAILED SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
HC-7000A BASE STATION TRANSMITTER
General Description
The Model HC-7000A Base Station Transmitter is an FCC approved
radio device. (FCC Approval No. QP4HC-5000). The signal emitted by
the Base Station Transmitter contains a special, digital code that must
be received and recognized by the receiver collar before the collar will
administer any stimulus to your pet. The many super advanced features of
your HC-7000A Transmitter are as follows.
LED INDICATORS:
CABLE: 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 “BREAK” lamp will illuminate and
the audible alarm will sound indicating that the boundary eld is not.
functioning and needs repair.
CABLE BREAK ALARM
BOUNDARY WIRE QUICK CONNECTIONS
FIELD WIDTH CONTROL
ON / OFF SWITCH
BACKUP BATTERY
Figure 3
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POWER: This indicates the power mode, either AC or Back-up
Battery. The HC-7000A Base Station uses a “smart” power system.
If you have the optional 9 volt back-up batteries installed and there
is a power failure, the system automatically switches to battery
mode to keep the boundary eld energized and your dog contained.
In this mode all indicator lamps ash to conserve battery power.
When power is restored, the system automatically switches back to
AC mode. The operating time of the Back-up Battery depends upon
your eld 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 WIDTH” dial.
Turning the dial clockwise increases transmitter output power and
therefore, increases eld width. The maximum eld 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 eld will be available.
Generally, we recommend that you bury your boundary wire no more
than 4 inches deep and use no more than 2,500 feet of total boundary
wire. Typical installations yield a maximum possible eld width of
approximately 25 feet. We recommend that you set the Field Width
of at least 5 feet. The wider your boundary eld, the more time and
distance your dog has to properly react to the system. However, if space
limitations require a eld width of less than 5 feet. You can reduce the
overall eld width by turning the Field Width dial counter-clockwise.
When you vary the effective eld width of your system, the HC-7000’s
unique Pulsed Proportional Stimulus System will automatically adjust to
the new eld strength setting.
Quick Connect Wire Terminals
At the bottom of the Base Station Transmitter you will nd 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 1/2 inch at the end before insertion. No other
preparation is required.
Backup Battery
On the right side of the BASE station transmitter you will nd a
compartment to hold two standard 9 volt alkaline batteries for powering
the system when AC power is temporarily lost.
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ULTRA-SLIM RECEIVER COLLAR
The heart of our Humane Contain electronic fence technology lies
here in the super advanced, Model RC-7 Radio Receiver Collar. The
miniaturized, microprocessor-driven circuitry is protected by a rugged,
water resistant casing. Shock stimulus is delivered through the
STIMULUS PROBES at the back of the unit. A TONE SPEAKER at the
front of the unit delivers the tone stimulus.
NORMAL OPERATION
When the TEST button is not pressed, Lamp and Speaker behave as
follows:
Test Lamp: This lamp illuminates whenever a shock pulse is being
generated.
Tone Speaker: Emits an audible training tone whenever a shock pulse
is being generated.
Shock Stimulus Probes: Contact the skin of the pet’s neck to
administer the shock training stimulus.
TEST LAMP
TONE SPEAKER
STIMULUS PROBES
TEST BUTTON
Figure 4
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TESTING YOUR RC-7 RADIO COLLAR
Caution: This test generates actual shock pulses so make sure
you remove the collar from your pet and do not unintentionally
touch the shock probes!
Periodically, remove the collar from your pet and perform the following
Self Test with the power switch ON. Hold the collar by the case without
touching the shock probes, and press the TEST button.
When the TEST BUTTON is pressed the lamp and speaker behave as
follows:
Test Light:
• If the test light is SOLID Red the battery is OK.
• If the test light is BLINKING Red the battery is LOW. Replace
the battery soon.
• If the test light is NOT ILLUMINATED the battery is dead.
Tone Speaker:
• If the speaker produces an audible tone or beep, the shocking
circuit is functioning properly.
• If there is no tone or beep, the shocking circuit is not working and
the unit should be repaired .
The water resistant casing is moisture sealed for safe operation in most
weather conditions. If the TONE SPEAKER gets wet, you will notice that
the tone output becomes mufed or stops altogether. This is due to water
on the outside of the speaker face. It does not mean that the inner works
have gotten wet. Once the unit dries, the sound will return to normal.
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