Garmin 02228 GPS dog tracking collar User Manual

Garmin International Inc GPS dog tracking collar

Users Manual

4.75"4.75"4.75"9.5"Trimmed dimensions Trimmed and bound dimensionsBinding CoverSpread layoutCover CoverDimensions and drawings for reference only. Drawings are not to scale.TITLESIZE PART NO: REV:SCALE Sheet OfCONFIDENTIALThis drawing and the specications contained herein are the property of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and may not be reproduced or used in whole or in part as the basis for manufacture or sale of products without written permission.Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiariesC/O Garmin International, Inc.1200 E. 151st StreetOlathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A.Initials Date Astro 320 with DC 50 Quick Start ManualDrawn By: JAH 05/07/13 A190-01628-01 1N/A 1 13Electronic Archive ContentsFile Name File ContentsAstro320_DC50_QSM_EN_Spec.indd InDesign CS4, Document specication sheetAstro320_DC50_QSM_EN.pdf Portable Document Format, manual for online posting and CD-ROMSPECIFICATION CONTROL DRAWINGRevisionsRev. Date Description ECO No. 105/07/13 Experimental Release (Pilot Run) – – – –Specications1. Description Product documentation, Astro 320 with DC 50 Quick Start Manual2. Size Trimmed: Width = 9.5" Height = 4.75". Finished, Folded: Width = 4.75", Height = 4.75".3. Tolerance ±0.0787" (±2 mm)4. Pagination 12 pages5. Material 120-lb coated. Approved Equivalents Allowed.6. Finish Matte.7. Color 4-color process.8. Bindery Saddle-stitched. Approved Equivalents Allowed.9. Folds N/A10. Languages English11. Notes This part shall comply with Garmin Banned & Restricted Substances (GPN 001-00211-00).
Astro® 320 with DC™ 50Quick Start ManualMay 2013 190-01628-01_01 Printed in TaiwanDRAFT
Introduction WARNINGSee the Important Safety and ProductInformation guide in the product box forproduct warnings and other importantinformation.Setting Up the Astro SystemBefore you can use all the features of theDC 50 device, you should update yourAstro to the latest software version. Seethe Astro 320 with DC 50 Owner'sManual.You must set up the Astro handhelddevice and the DC 50 dog collar devicebefore you can use the devices.1Install batteries in the handheld device(page 4).2Charge the dog collar device(page 5).3Turn on the devices (page 5).4If necessary, add the dog collar deviceto the handheld device (page 6).5Acquire satellite signals (page 6).Device OverviewsAstroNOTICEAvoid using a high-powered radio (greaterthan 5 watts) in close proximity to theAstro. It may cause irreversible damage tothe Astro.ÀGPS antennaÁVHF antenna2DRAFT
ÂPower keyÃDisplayÄKeypadÅUSB port (under weather cap)ÆmicroSD™ card slot (under battery door)ÇMounting spineÈBattery cover D-ringKeypadDOG Select to view the dog trackingpage.MARK Select to mark your currentlocation.BACK Select to cancel data entry orreturn to the previous menu orpage.MAP Select to view the map.MENU Select to open the menu for theactive page. Select twice toopen the main menu.ENTER Select to select options andacknowledge messages.Select to view or scroll throughoptions and to move the mappointer.IN Select to zoom in on the map.OUT Select to zoom out on the map.Locking the Keypad1Select .2Select OUT.3DRAFT
DC 50ÀVHF antennaÁCollarÂGPS antennaÃPower keyGetting More InformationYou can find more information about thisproduct on the Garmin® website.• Go to www.garmin.com/astro.• Go to www.garmin.com/outdoor.• Go to http://buy.garmin.com, orcontact your Garmin dealer for moreinformation about optional accessoriesand replacement parts.Getting the Owner's ManualYou can get the latest owner's manualfrom the web.1Go to www.garmin.com/support.2Select Manuals.3Follow the on-screen instructions toselect your product.Registering Your DeviceHelp us better support you by completingour online registration today.• Go to http://my.garmin.com.• Keep the original sales receipt, or aphotocopy, in a safe place.Installing BatteriesThe handheld device operates on two AAbatteries (not included). Use NiMH orlithium batteries for best results.1Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise,and pull up to remove the cover.2Insert two AA batteries, observingpolarity.4DRAFT
3Replace the battery cover, and turnthe D-ring clockwise.4Hold .5Select Setup > System > BatteryType.6Select Alkaline, Lithium, orRechargeable NiMH.Charging the Dog Collar DeviceNOTICETo prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry thecontacts on the collar and the surroundingarea before connecting the charging clip.You should fully charge the battery beforeyou use the device for the first time.Charging a fully depleted battery takesabout five hours. The device will notcharge when outside the temperaturerange of 32° to 113°F (0° to 45°C).1Snap the charging clip À onto thedevice Á.2Plug the power cable into a powersource.The status LED is solid red when thecollar is charging.3After the status LED turns solid green,remove the charging clip from thecollar.Turning On the Devices• On the handheld device, hold thepower key until the LCD display turnson.•On the dog collar device, hold thepower key until the status LED flashesand the collar beeps.5DRAFT
Acquiring Satellite SignalsBoth the collar and handheld device mustacquire satellite signals before you put thecollar on your dog. Acquiring satellitescan take a few minutes.1Go outdoors to an open area.2Turn on both devices (page 5).3Select the power key on the handhelddevice. shows the GPS signal strength.When the collar has acquired satellitesignals, the status LED flashes a double-blink or triple-blink in green.Adding a DogThe handheld device can track up to 10dogs with dog collar devices. If youpurchase additional dog collar devices,you can link them to the handheld device.To link, the handheld device must beclose enough to the dog collar device totouch it, or you must know the dog collardevice ID number.1Select DOG.2Select Add Dog.3Follow the on-screen instructions.By default, the new dog is named“Dog” and an ID number is randomlyassigned.An error message could appear ifthere is a conflict with the ID numberof another dog.Status InformationSatellite signal and battery statusinformation is provided on the main menuand when you select .Indicates the satellite signal strength.Indicates the remaining batterypower.Blinks when the device detects asignal (for example, a dog collardevice) on the channel it is receiving.Adjusting the Backlight BrightnessNOTE: The backlight brightness may belimited when the remaining capacity in thebatteries is low.Extensive use of screen backlighting cansignificantly reduce battery life.1Select .2Use the rocker to adjust thebrightness levels.6DRAFT
TIP: You can also select to cyclethrough the brightness levels.3Select ENTER to select a brightnesslevel and close the menu.Fitting the Collar on Your DogBefore you put the collar on the dog, pairthe handheld device and collar (page 6),and acquire satellite signals (page 6).1Position the collar with the VHF whipantenna pointing up, the GPS antennafacing up, and the LEDs facingforward.2Place the collar around the middle ofthe dog's neck.3Tighten the strap so it is snug aroundthe dog's neck.NOTE: The collar should fit tightly andshould not be able to rotate or slide onthe dog's neck. The dog must be ableto swallow food and water normally.You should observe your dog'sbehavior to verify that the collar is nottoo tight.4If the strap is too long, cut off theexcess, leaving at least 3 inches (7.62cm) to spare.Marking Your Vehicle LocationYou can mark the location of your vehicleso you can navigate back to your vehicleafter a hunt.1From the main menu, select StartNew Hunt.2Follow the on-screen instructions.Communication with the CollarThe handheld device and dog collardevice use radio signals to communicate.Objects in the path of radio signalsdegrade the quality of the signals.Keeping an unobstructed line of sight7DRAFT
between your handheld device and yourdog’s dog collar device produces the bestcommunication signal. Obstructed radiowaves result in a poor signal. To achievethe best line-of-sight conditions, youshould move to the highest elevation pointin your area (for example, on the top of ahill).BestGoodPoorCalibrating the CompassNOTE: You must calibrate the electroniccompass outdoors. Do not stand nearobjects that influence magnetic fields,such as cars, buildings, or overheadpower lines.The device has a 3-axis electroniccompass. You should calibrate thecompass after moving long distances,experiencing temperature changes, orchanging the batteries.1Select DOG > MENU.2Select Calibrate Compass > Start.3Follow the on-screen instructions.Garmin BaseCamp™ BaseStationTo get the most from your Garmin device,you can download BaseCamp software.Go to www.garmin.com/basecamp. Youcan view and organize your maps,waypoints, routes, and tracks and sendthem to your device. You can also use theBaseStation feature to view the location ofyour dogs on your computer in real time.Tips• Turn on the dog collar device andallow it to acquire satellites before youput the dog collar device on your dog.This allows the dog collar device toacquire satellite signals much faster.• Bring extra AA batteries for yourhandheld device.8DRAFT
• Use a fully charged dog collar device.A fully charged dog collar deviceoperates for approximately 21 hourswhen using five‑second intervalreporting.• Use line-of-sight radio communication(page 7).• From the dog tracking page, selectMENU > Small Numbers to reducethe text size.This allows you to view more dogs atone time on the dog tracking page.Optional AccessoriesOptional accessories, such as mounts,maps, fitness accessories, andreplacement parts, are available at http://buy.garmin.com or from yourGarmin dealer.TroubleshootingMy handheld device is not respondingIf your handheld device stops responding,you can reset the device.NOTE: This does not erase any of yourdata or settings.1Remove the batteries.2Reinstall the batteries (page 4).My dog collar devices have conflictingIDsEach dog you track has its own IDnumber. If two dogs within range of thehandheld device have the same ID, thehandheld device warns you of aconflicting ID signal. Follow the on-screeninstructions to resolve the conflict.When possible, you should allow thehandheld device to automatically assignIDs. If necessary, you can manuallyassign a new ID number to a dog.Contacting Garmin Product Support• Go to www.garmin.com/support andclick Contact Support for in-countrysupport information.• In the USA, call (913) 397.8200 or(800) 800.1020.• In the UK, call 0808 2380000.• In Europe, call +44 (0) 870.8501241.9DRAFT
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Federal Communication Commission Interference 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 of the following measures: . Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. . Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. . Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. . Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. (Example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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