GPS Pet Location System
Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the RoamEO GPS Pet Location system.
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Introduction to your RoamEO GPS Pet Location System The RoamEO GPS Pet Location System is made up of two components: a handheld GPS Receiver and a special GPS-enabled collar for your pet. Both components are required for a functional system. RoamEO GPS Receiver The RoamEO GPS Receiver is designed to display the location and movements of your pet within a one mile radius. It does not require any set up to operate, nor does it need a third party service to function.
RoamEO Collar The RoamEO Collar uses GPS technology and a miniature radio that sends GPS coordinates to the Receiver where they are displayed on the LCD screen. Each collar has a unique address that is only recognized by your Receiver. We have programmed your collar(s) for you, so it is not necessary to re-program them before you use the RoamEO system. Please refer to “Enrollment” for instructions on how to enroll a new collar, or to re-enroll an existing collar.
GPS Basics The Global Positioning System (GPS) was launched in 1995 by the United States Defense Department. Twenty-four satellites orbit at 10,900 nautical miles above the Earth, passing overhead twice daily. At least four of these satellites are in view nearly anywhere on the Earth at all times. GPS requires signal reception from three satellites in order to determine a latitude and longitude position, known as a 2D fix. Four satellites are needed to determine position and elevation. This is a 3D fix.
Starting Out The RoamEO GPS Pet Location System is designed to be operational without any set-up or third party services. You can begin using RoamEO immediately. To begin using your RoamEO system: 1. Power on the Receiver. Power Button 2. Press the Power button on each Collar you would like to place in service. Power Button RoamEO is now operational. The Basic Tracking Screen will appear on the display.
Screen Views RoamEO is designed with three operational screens to provide information about the location of your pet and the status of the GPS: Basic Tracking Screen RoamEO defaults to the Basic Tracking Screen when powered up. Detailed Tracking Screen Similar to the Basic Tracking Screen, but provides detailed distance and velocity information for each active collar. GPS Status Screen Displays the raw GPS data for the GPS Receiver.
Basic Tracking Screen The Basic Tracking Screen displays the location and movements of all active Collars. By using the distance rings, you can estimate your distance from your pet. Refer to the Collar Status Bar to monitor the GPS and Radio status of each Collar. Figure 1 shows a Basic Tracking Screen with two active Collars, one about 100 feet from you, the other about 150 feet.
GPS Status Screen The GPS Status Screen displays the status of the GPS satellites, as well as other critical data associated with their performance. This screen can be helpful to assess the number of satellites your Receiver is using to gain its GPS data and the signal strength of each of these satellites. Sky View of Available Satellites Satellite Status Bar The Satellite Status Bar at the bottom of this screen displays the strength of each satellite.
Understanding the RoamEO Operation Screens When initially powered on, RoamEO defaults to the Basic Tracking Screen. There are three areas of information on this screen which are all continually updated to provide you with real time data that will help you use your RoamEO system. Collar Status Bar: Information about each enrolled Collar is displayed here. The GPS Receiver remembers every Collar that has ever been enrolled with your system and will display it even if it is not active.
GPS Receiver Toolbar The GPS Receiver toolbar provides information on the status of the GPS Receiver. Estimated accuracy of your current position from a benchmark location. For example, if Accuracy reads 17 feet, then your current position is estimated to be within 17 feet of your actual latitude and longitude coordinates. The Accuracy number provides an indicator of the quality of your GPS fix: the smaller the number, the greater the GPS accuracy. This number can be valuable when establishing a GPS Fence.
GPS Status Green waves indicate a GPS lock. White waves indicate the Receiver is unable to achieve a GPS fix in this location. Remaining battery life of the GPS Receiver. GPS Fence Status Gray indicates the GPS Fence is turned off. White indicates the GPS Fence is on and all active Collars are currently contained within the fence. Red indicates the GPS Fence is on and at least one Collar is currently outside the fence perimeter.
Collar Status Bar The status of all active collars is displayed in the Collar Status Bar. Each collar transmits new GPS location data every three seconds, which is then updated on the screen. Check this bar to insure that your Collar is receiving GPS data, and to verify the radio reception of your GPS Receiver. The compass is also located at the bottom of the status bar. Indicates whether a Collar is receiving a radio signal from the GPS Receiver.
Tracking Screen Your pet’s location and movements are displayed on the Tracking Screen and are continually updated. Each is color coded to match its corresponding color on the Collar Status Bar. RoamEO can track up to three Collars at one time. Only Collars that have been powered on will be displayed on the Tracking Screen. The is you. You will always remain at the center of the screen and your pets will move around you.
An indicates a Collar has gone outside the scale you currently have selected for your Tracking Screen. The location of the shows where the Collar left the scale of the screen and the direction it was heading at the time. RoamEO continues to track the Collar and the will move around the perimeter of the screen as it follows the movements. If at any time you would like to bring your pet back within view on the Tracking Screen, press the - side of the zoom button.
How to use the Tracking Screens The Tracking Screens are designed to display the movements of your pet in relation to your position. When using the Tracking Screens, here are some things to remember: 1. Your location is always in the center of the screen designated by the . Your location in the center of the screen will never change. 2. The Tracking Screens are orientated based on the top of the screen. In other words, if your pet appears on the right side of the screen, your pet is located to your right.
LCD Screen Options Power Saving Mode RoamEO is designed with a Power Saving Mode to improve the battery life of the Receiver. When RoamEO enters the Power Saving Mode, the brightness of the display is lowered to help save power. To restore the screen to its original brightness, press any button and the LCD will return to its original setting. RoamEO will display the message Power Saving Mode on the LCD to notify you that when the system is in this state.
Charging your GPS Receiver and Collar For all the benefits of GPS, unfortunately it requires a fair amount of power to operate. To maintain communication with the GPS satellite system, the GPS receiver must stay on at all times. As a result, all GPSbased products, including RoamEO, require recharging or replacing batteries more frequently than other electronic products you may own. Both the RoamEO GPS Receiver and Collar were designed with rechargeable lithium ion batteries.
Setting up a GPS Fence The GPS Fence can be a valuable feature to assist you in protecting your pet. However, it is not meant to be substitute for human initiative and we do not recommend this as a pet containment system. The GPS Fence feature allows you to establish a perimeter that when combined with the Alarm will give an audible warning if your pet exits your defined boundary. Before setting up a GPS Fence, a few moments of forethought are in order. Please read the following carefully: 1.
5. Remember that both the Alarm and the GPS Fence must be activated in order to receive an audible warning if your pet exits your perimeter. You can use your GPS Fence without the Alarm if desired. Example: if you have drawn a perimeter around a known area such as your property line, the GPS Fence can help give you a better perspective of your pet’s location in these immediate surroundings. 6. It is not necessary for the GPS Receiver to be within the fence perimeter for the GPS Fence to work.
Building your GPS Fence To build your GPS Fence, you will need to set GPS fence posts that will be used to outline the perimeter of you desired boundary. After establishing these fence posts, RoamEO will automatically ‘draw’ in the fence and store it in memory for future use. 1. Only one GPS Fence can be stored in memory at a time. 2. Each time a new GPS Fence is established, the current fence that was stored in memory is deleted and replaced with your new fence coordinates. 3.
Step 1 Press the Option and the Fence buttons on the GPS Receiver simultaneously. This will set the GPS Receiver into the Fence Building mode and the Fence Building screen will be displayed. You are now ready to begin establishing the fence posts. See figure 5. Figure 5 Fence Building Screen Step 2 Establish a Perspective Point. The Perspective Point is a temporary location only used during the fence building process to help assist you.
Step 3 Walk to your first fence post. Your movements will be displayed on the screen with the . You can also gain an appreciation of your distances from the distance rings shown on your screen. When you reach the desired location for your first fence post, and are satisfied with the accuracy of the GPS at that point, press the Fence button.
Step 4 After establishing the last fence post, press Option and Fence . Your fence will now be saved to memory. The green will indicate that your fence has been successfully completed and placed into memory. See figure 9. To activate your fence, press Fence at any time. The system will now automatically revert back to the last tracking screen it was in. Figure 9 Fence being saved to memory.
Using your GPS Fence Once you have built your GPS Fence, you may use it at any time. To turn on your GPS Fence, press Fence . Your fence will be activated, and the in the GPS Receiver Toolbar will now be illuminated. See figure 10. Figure 10 Ô Fence Status of GPS Fence is displayed on GPS Receiver toolbar. A white fence indicates your GPS Fence is active and all Collars are contained within the fence perimeter.
Using the GPS Fence from inside your home You can use the GPS Fence feature from indoors, as long as the GPS Receiver is making radio contact with a Collar. To use the GPS Fence from indoors, it is recommended placing the GPS Receiver near a window on the side of the house closest to where you expect the Collars to be. This will improve the quality of the radio reception. Power on the GPS Receiver and Collars, and make sure the fence is activated.
Enrolling Collars to your GPS Receiver In order for RoamEO to operate, the Collar must be set up to be able to ‘talk’ to a Receiver. Each RoamEO Collar contains a unique ID which is used so that it only communicates with the Receiver which has been programmed to recognize that ID. The process of ‘bonding’ a specific collar (i.e., its unique ID) with a Receiver is called Enrollment. Your collar(s) were enrolled at the factory and no further action is needed to use RoamEO.
Step 2 Using the Zoom button to scroll up or down, select the Collar you wish to enroll. If you wish to enroll the Collar that has been automatically selected, proceed to Step 3. Step 3 Press the button on the GPS Receiver. This will select the Collar you have chosen and place it in memory. See figure 14. Figure 14 Blue Collar selected for enrollment process. Step 4 Press and hold the button on the Collar for five seconds.
FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
White Bear Technologies Software License Agreement The software contained in this product is licensed, not sold to you. We grant you the non-exclusive, non-assignable right to use this software for location purposes, but only as long as you comply with the terms and conditions of this License agreement. We reserve the right to terminate this license if you violate any aspect of this agreement. The software contained in this product are protected by copyright owned by White Bear Technologies.
Warranty White Bear Technologies warranties the RoamEO GPS Pet Location System against defects and malfunctions in materials and workmanship, and against failure to conform to the product’s written specifications for one (1) year from the date of original purchase. We make no other express warranty or representation of any kind whatsoever concerning this product.
How To Obtain Service For all technical, return or repair questions, please contact the Factory by either email or phone. If using email, please provide a detailed description of the problem or question you have. Email: info@whitebeartech.com Phone: 651-636-5695 M-F, 9am-4pm, Central Standard Time Before any product can be returned, you must call customer service to determine if a return is necessary. In most cases, customer service can resolve your problem over the phone, making a return unnecessary.
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