Use and Care Manual
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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-8 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-8000 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: An optional, rechargeable transmitter battery
may be purchased as an accessory from www.hightechpet.com. With
this option, if there is ever an electrical power failure, your TX-1 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 recharge.
30 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
purchase of additional boundary wire from www.hightechpet.com.
Water Resistant Transmitter & Collar: Both the TX-1 Base Station
Transmitter and the RC-8 Radio Collar are internally sealed to resist
moisture. While we do not recommend full immersion for either of these
components, they are suitable for outdoor use in all weather conditions.
For Dogs 10 lbs. to 200 lbs. The HC-8000 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-8000 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.