Loc8tor Tabcat User Manual
User Guide
Suitable for
cats and kittens.
Bedienungsanleitung Manual del Usuario Mode d’Emploi
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PACK CONTENTS
1x Tabcat Handset
2x Lightweight Homing Tags
2x Splashproof Cases
Mini tool to open Tag
Tag ID Sticker
CONTENIDO DE LA CAJA:
1 terminal Tabcat
2 placas de búsqueda livianas
2 fundas a prueba de salpicaduras
Mini herramienta para abrir la placa
Etiqueta de identicación de la placa
CONTENU DE L’EMBALLAGE:
1x combiné Tabcat
2x balises légères
2x boîtiers étanches
Mini outil pour ouvrir la balise
Vignette ID balise
PACKUNGSINHALT:
1x Tabcat-Handgerät
2x leichte Chips
2x spritzwassersichere Hüllen
Miniwerkzeug, um Chip zu önen
Chip-ID-Sticker
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Thank you for purchasing Tabcat, a new Loc8tor brand.
Tabcat can help you keep track of your cat or kitten and help find them
even in those hard to find hiding places.
Tabcat has been designed to be versatile and easy to use, whether at home
or having to search for your cat slightly further afield. Please take a few
minutes to read through this User Guide to help you get the most out of
your device. Tabcat has been manufactured to quality standards to run
trouble free and comes supplied with our two year manufacturers warranty.
For additional product information, contact details and frequently asked
questions please visit our website at www.mytabcat.com
We’d love to hear from you, what you like about Tabcat or any suggestions
you have to improve it. Just e-mail us at sales@mytabcat.com
We hope you enjoy the peace of mind your new purchase brings.
Anthony Richards
Managing Director
INTRODUCTION
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Page
Button Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Switching On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Volume / Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Locating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Locating Tips / Range Guidelines . . . . . . . 8
Page
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
General Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Unregister / Delete a Tag . . . . . . . . . . 10
Please Note / Changes . . . . . . . . . . 10
Warranty / FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . 11
Terms & Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
BUTTON GUIDE
Volume
On/Off
(hold in for 2 seconds)
Register and locate
up to four Tags
Directional Lights
Status Light
CONTENTS
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Your Tabcat could not be easier to setup or use. Follow these steps and you’ll be able to start tracking down your
tagged cat or kitten in no time at all.
1. ACTIVATE HANDSET BATTERY
Pull out the strip on the back of the handset to activate battery. It will beep and all
the lights will flash – It is now ON.*
* After approx. 45 seconds left idle your Tabcat will turn itself off.
2. REGISTER A TAG
• Homing Tag is supplied ready to be registered.
• Place Tag you wish to register next to the handset making sure all other Tags have been moved away.
• Make sure the Tabcat handset is switched on (red status light will flash when ON).
• Select one of the buttons on the front of the Tabcat to assign the Tag to.
Hold the button down for 3 seconds. The Tabcat will beep. Release button.
• Tabcat will now start registration and status light will flash rapidly.
Tag will complete registration process.
• Once registered Tag and Tabcat will beep and flash once.
• Repeat process for up to 4 Tags, assigning each Tag to a different button.
Each of the four Tags when being located will beep differently to help identification.
3. ATTACH TAG TO COLLAR
Insert the Tag in to the splashproof case by pushing it through
the hole in the back. Then attach directly onto your pets collar by
threading collar through the two holes on the back of the case.
Thread collar
through holes
GETTING STARTED
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ON
• Hold in the right hand side button (see Button Guide) for 2 seconds.
• The Tabcat will bleep and all the lights flash.
• Small status light will flash whilst on.
• The Tabcat will automatically power down after 45 seconds if left idle.
OFF
• Hold in the right hand side button for 2 seconds. Tabcat will beep and turn off.
• Write on the sticky label provided which button is allocated to each Tag / item.
• If a locate button is pressed with no Tag assigned to it an error tone will sound and the status lights
will blink rapidly. To register a Tag to this button, complete the steps ‘REGISTER A TAG’.
Press in the left hand side button to select from three volume settings; Off, Low or High.
An audio beep will sound when pressed indicating the current volume level.
VOLUME
TIPS
SWITCHING ON / OFF
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LOST
• Press and hold down the ON button until the Tabcat beeps and lights flash.
• Press the button that your cat / Tag is allocated to.
• Tabcat will beep and status light will flash rapidly as it’s searching for the Tag.
• When a Tag is detected the locating lights will light up and the audio will start.
• With the Tabcat in your hand and pointing forward turn around slowly completing
a full circle.
• As you point in the right direction and then move nearer to the item, the audio
pitch and frequency of beeps will increase, and lights on the Tabcat change
from red to amber to green.
• Once a circle has been completed, face in the direction of the strongest audio
and visual signal and walk in that direction.
• When you see three green lights the Tag is very close by.
• To guide you right in, the Tabcat now changes to ‘zooming in’ mode (pictured).
• As you get closer in (zooming in) mode, amber then red lights also illuminate
and the audio pitch increases.
FOUND
To stop a search press the ON/OFF button, or the locate button your Tag is allocated to.
LOCATING – SEARCHING FOR A PET
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• Place the Tag on a surface and practice locating it a few times to get a feel for how it works.
• If you are ever unsure of which direction to go in, slowly repeat a full 360° circle and then go in the direction
with the strongest signal strength.
• Strongest signal is displayed when the Tabcat is pointing directly at the Tag. Try pointing the Tabcat up and
down as the Tag could be upstairs or downstairs.
• If you are close to a wall whilst getting a strong signal check the room next door.
• Try pressing the volume button on the Tabcat when you are close in order to mute and listen out for Tag beeps.
• If no signal is displayed try moving position to a different area and repeat the process.
For more tips on finding your cat or how to get the most from your Tabcat visit us at www.mytabcat.com/tips
RANGE GUIDELINES
Range will vary greatly depending on where the Tag is used and what it’s attached to. If higher up and with a clear
line of sight (such as a cat in a tree), items can be found in excess of 122m/400feet. If locating through doors and
walls range will be significantly less. Actual range may differ significantly as performance is affected by type of
application and environment it’s used in. If no signal is picked up and displayed just walk whilst locating. As soon as
you’re in range Tabcat will pick up the signal and guide you in.
LOCATING TIPS
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Tabcat Handheld:
If the Tabcat does not power up or lights are faint, replace
the battery using 1 x CR2032 placing in the battery
compartment ‘+’ side up. Battery compartment can be
found on the back at the bottom. Slide down to open.
To change the batteries in a Tag:
Remove rubber band going around Tag.
Use the flat tool included, or small screwdriver,
and insert into small space on the side of the tag
opposite where the lanyard hole is.
Twist flat tool and tag will pop open.
• Replace battery with new CR2032 battery,
keeping the plus side face up.
• Replace the lid by lining up the lanyard hole and
pressing shut.
• If the batteries are correctly inserted the Tag will
beep when case is closed.
To test the batteries, open then shut the lid. If the Tag
does not beep and flash – replace the batteries.
GENERAL CARE
The Tabcat Tags have been designed to be water resistant but not waterproof.
(We recommend using with splashproof case provided for extra protection.)
• Never clean with water, detergent or cleaning agent – use a clean, dry cloth.
• The Tabcat Handheld and Tags’ operational temperature is between 0˚C to + 55˚C.
Storage temperature is between -10˚C and +60˚C.
Lanyard hole
Insert here
BATTERIES
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DELETE A TAG
Once a Tag has been registered only that button can be
used to locate it. To move the Tag to another Tabcat you
will first need to unregister it.
To Unregister:
• Place the Tag to be unregistered next to the Tabcat.
Moving all other Tags away.
• Hold down the volume button and at the same time press
the button that the Tag is registered to for 3 seconds.
• Tabcat will beep once – let go of the buttons.
• Tabcat will now beep twice, the status light will flash
rapidly and start to unregister Tag.
• To confirm a successful unregistration, the Tag and
the Tabcat will beep twice.
If a Tag has been damaged the Tag can be deleted,
enabling another Tag to be registered to that button.
To Delete:
• Hold down the volume button and at the same time
press the button that the Tag is registered to for
7 seconds or until the Tabcat beeps twice – then let
go of the buttons.
• The Tabcat will beep three times and start to
unregister the Tag.
• To confirm a successful deletion, Tag and Tabcat
will beep and LED will flash.
PLEASE NOTE
1. 122 metre / 400 feet range is based on clear line
of sight. Actual range will vary depending on use,
environment and location.
2. Tabcat is not a toy and should only be used by adults
or with parental supervision.
3. Locate mode has been designed to help find your cat.
It should not be relied on to find people.
4. The Tabcat is intended to be used in accordance with
these instructions.
5. BEWARE OF CHOKING HAZARD – KEEP LOOSE
TAGS OUT OF THE REACH OF YOUNG CHILDREN.
CHANGES
The material in this User Guide is for information
only and is subject to change without notice. Whilst
reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation
of these instructions to ensure its accuracy, Loc8tor Ltd.
assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions
in this User Guide, or from the use of the information
contained herein.
Loc8tor Ltd. reserves the right to make changes to the
product design without reservation and without notification
to its users.
Tabcat is a Loc8tor brand.
UNREGISTER A TAG
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
Please contact place of purchase or Tabcat website www.mytabcat.com for full Terms and Conditions.
Loc8tor Ltd. warrants to the original purchaser that this product shall be free from significant defects in material and workmanship
for two years beginning on the date of purchase as shown on your receipt.
Should the product need to be returned it must be sent back to the original place of purchase to be processed.
Proof of purchase must accompany the returned product. If purchased direct from Loc8tor Ltd (or via the mytabcat.com website)
a returns authorisation number is required prior to the product being returned. Product must be returned by signed delivery
in suitable protective packaging.
This warranty does not apply to any product that has been subject to abuse, misuse, negligence, tampering or has been modified
in any way.
Without prejudice to your rights Loc8tor Ltd. may replace a defective product or issue a credit against future purchases.
No other warranties, express or implied are made.
Loc8tor Ltd. shall not be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages whether or not the purpose for which you
purchased the product was made known to Loc8tor Ltd., the retailer or otherwise. Your statutory rights are not affected in
any way.
FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION - Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Loc8tor Ltd. can void the users authority to operate the Tabcat.
WARRANTY
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EINFÜHRUNG
Vielen Dank für Ihren Kauf von Tabcat, einer neuen Marke von Loc8tor.
Tabcat kann Ihnen dabei helfen, zu wissen, wo sich Ihre Katze befindet und Ihnen
dabei helfen, diese zu finden, sogar in den schwer zu findenden Verstecken.
Tabcat wurde für einen vielseitigen und einfachen Gebrauch entwickelt, egal ob
zu Hause oder etwas weiter weg. Bitte nehmen Sie sich ein paar Minuten, um diese
Bedienungsanleitung durchzulesen, damit Sie das meiste aus Ihrem Gerät herausholen
können. Für einen problemlosen Gebrauch wurde Tabcat entsprechend den
Qualitätsstandards hergestellt und hat bei Lieferung eine zweijährige Herstellergarantie.
Für zusätzliche Produktinformationen, Kontaktangaben und häufig gestellte Fragen
wenden Sie sich bitte an unsere Website unter www.mytabcat.com.
Wir hören gerne von Ihnen, was Sie an Tabcat mögen, oder Anregungen, wie wir es
verbessern können. Schreiben Sie uns einfach eine E-Mail an sales@mytabcat.com.
Wir hoffen, dass Sie die Sicherheit genießen, die Ihnen Ihr neues Gerät bietet.
Anthony Richards
Geschäftsführer
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