Tinyloc R2 Finder Bedienungsanleitung

INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the R2 Finder, the world’s most advanced tracking system.

Please read this instruction manual carefully and place close attention to the operating instructions and the

“tracking tips” section.

PARTS OF THE RECEIVER MENU ITEMS

Buttons to increase and decrease the gain

(i.e., the radio-tracking signal receiving power) /

GPS position request

Power jack

Switch to go between GPS and radio-tracking mode

Connector for external

antennas

Headphone jack

On/off button / “Back”

menu button

USB slot

Go to “Menu” / OK

Change the TAG

you are tracking

Figure 1

GPS MODE

RADIO-TRACKING MODE

R2 Finder GPS signal

quality (coverage quality)

If the communications

symbol appears on the

compass it means the

collar position is being

received in real time

Name of the TAG stored

in memory

Accuracy

R2 Finder Receiver battery

indicator

Direction of TAG

Distance to TAG

If a time is shown, it is the time

since the last GPS position was

received.

TAG battery indicator

“External antenna” indicates that you have selected the external

antenna option from the menu.

Received signal strength

Maximum strength with

current gain

Current gain level

“GPS OK” means that you

can switch to GPS mode

and receive the TAG’s posi-

tion in real time.

TINYLOC GPS SYSTEM

The Tinyloc GPS tracking system consists of a TAG and the R2 Finder receiver. Every TAG comes with

a GPS antenna that can be used to determine its position. To let you the location of the object, animal or

person you are looking for, the TAG sends its GPS to the R2 Finder over radio signals. Once the R2 Finder

has locked in on both its own and the TAG’s position, its built-in electronic compass will tell you the direc-

tion and the exact distance between you and the TAG.

Important! All communication between the TAG and the R2 Finder is carried out via radio waves and not via GPS

satellite. Satellites do not communicate between the R2 Finder and the TAG. (See gure 2)

The GPS signal “travels” over the same radio waves used for the radio-tracking signal. Because it is much

more difficult to “transport” a GPS signal than a simple beep, the radio-tracking range is always 3-4 times

larger than the GPS range. This means you will find the TAG faster in radio-tracking mode and will only have

the GPS signal in the last few kilometers.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1: STORE A TAG IN THE RECEIVER MEMORY:

Press the “

” menu button. Use the “up” and “down” arrows to browse through the menu until

you reach “TAGS” and press “

”. Then select “

add

” followed by “

automatic

”. (If you have the

TAG’s TIN, you can also store the TAG via the option “

add

tin

”).

The message “turn on the TAG and place it above the receiver (<10 cm)” will appear on the

screen. Turn on the TAG and place it above the receiver during the first 30 seconds. (Turn on

the TAG by holding the magnet over the STAND-BY symbol.) Then, follow the on-screen instruc-

tions to enter the TAG’s name.

The R2 Finder receives its current

location from the satellite.

The TAG receives its current location

from the satellite.

The TAG sends its position by radio

waves to the R2 Finder.

Figure 2

STEP 2: TRACK IN RADIO-TRACKING MODE:

With the radio-tracking system, you can track over long distances without depending on the

GPS signal (e.g., on raining days, hidden or lying animals, objects or people, when there is no

direct visibility between the TAG and the sky, etc.).

The radio-tracking system compares the strength of the incoming signals to determine the direc-

tion of the TAG.

How to track:

1. Use the up/down buttons to select the TAG you would like to find.

2. Make a 360º turn to compare the strength of the incoming signals. The TAG will be located

in the direction of the strongest signal (i.e., the highest number). You must make a full 360º

turn without adjusting the sensibility (do not touch the gain buttons on the side of the device).

If you do not hear a signal, use the buttons on the side of the receiver to increase the gain.

N.B.: When the signal reaches 99, the R2 Finder is saturated, and you will no longer be able to com-

pare the signals (i.e., it will show 99 in more than one direction). If this happens, use the buttons on

the side of the receiver to reduce the gain and try again.

STEP 3: GPS TRACKING.

When you are in radio-tracking mode and the words “GPS OK” appear on the screen, both the

R2 Finder and the TAG have received a GPS signal and the TAG is close enough to send the

signal to the R2 Finder.

Press the “

gps

” button on the side of the design to switch to the GPS tracking screen.

N.B.: The rst time you track in GPS mode, you will have to calibrate the compass

(

options

calibrate

compass

)

The screen will show the distance and direction of the dog. For maximum compass precision,

hold the R2 Finder as level as you can on the palm of your hand.

When the message “xx minutes” appears on the screen under the compass, the receiver does

not have the TAG’s current position. The position on the screen is the last received position (and

how long ago it was received).

If the message “R2 w/o GPS. Search out satellite visibility in clear area” appears on the screen,

this means that the R2 Finder does not have GPS satellite visibility (e.g., you are inside a car or

in a covered area). The compass will reappear as soon as you find a place where the

R2 Finder has a direct view of the sky.

Figure 3

Figure 4

TRACKING TIPS

IMPORTANT: Keep your receiver away from magnets at all times. However, if the compass locks up for some

reason and cannot be reset with the “calibrate compass” option, swipe the magnet around and above the

compass in order to lock it up completely. (It should be COMPLETELY immobile and should keep showing the

same direction, even if you turn the R2 Finder.) Once you have done this, use the receiver’s “calibrate compass”

option. If the antennas are put away, another quick way to reset the compass is to swipe the magnet across the

antennas. Then, pull them out and calibrate the compass.

Depending on the geografical area and the magnetic field variations on the planet, the compass can have a

margin of error of ±15 degrees.

If you try to enter a TAG and the receiver tells you that the channel is already being used by another TAG,

you can change the channel for one of the TAGS at

•

tags

>«

name

tag

»>

radio

tracking

off

Once you have done so, you will receive either a confirmation or an error message. (In the case of an error,

try again when you are closer to the TAG.)

Keep in mind that as soon as the collar stops emitting the

radio-tracking signal, you will lose the extra range that radio

tracking offers.

Always hold the receiver level in the palm of your hand and

try not to touch the antennas. It is important for the R2 Finder

to be totally flat on the palm of your hand, otherwise the

direction shown on the compass will not be exact.

(See figure 3).

To get a GPS signal, you will often have to stay still for 30

seconds in the position that the beeps from the radio-

tracking signal come in the clearest.

The R2 Finder is designed to have the hunter’s body behind

it as a sort of shield. (Otherwise, the radio-tracking mode

would not be able to distinguish between incoming signals

from the front and the back.)

Figure 5

Figure 6

The range of the receiver is much greater if you track from

hills or other elevated areas. Even something as simple as

lifting it above your head may be enough to add several

kilometers to its range. (See figure 4)

To receive the strongest signal, hold the R2 Finder horizon-

tally or vertically, depending on the position of the TAG.

(See figure 5)

When in GPS mode, it is often useful to take a position from

a high place or by lifting up your arm, so that you can follow

the “last position” shown on the screen (even if you will no

longer receive positions in real time when you go down the hill).

Before you set out on a day of hunting, it is a good idea to

make sure that the TAGS receive a GPS signal when you

turn them on. It is a good idea to set the TAGS on the floor

or on top of the car with the TAGS facing upwards until they

have received a GPS signal. Once they have received a

signal, you can put them on whatever targets you will like to

track.

Once you have located a TAG and would like to search for

another, it is a good idea to turn the first TAG off, so that it

does not interfere with the search for the second TAG.

When searching, keep in mind that there are three distinct areas (see figure 6):

1. RADIO-TRACKING AREA:

Only a radio-tracking signal

2. UNIDIRECTIONAL AREA:

TAGS like the Hound Finder receive a GPS signal every

30 seconds (one-way model).

3. BIDIRECTIONAL AREA:

Receives the GPS position every 4 seconds.

1. TAGS

Here, you can do every related to TAGS (store them in the receiver’s memory, change their names, change

the channel, etc.)

ADD: Add TAGS to the memory of the R2 Finder receiver.

automatic: This option is used to store TAGS automatically. A message will appear on the screen

asking you to hold the TAG above your R2 Finder receiver. Then, press OK and the pairing process

will begin automatically. When paired, the receiver will ask you to name the TAG.

N.B.: Do not move the TAG during the automatic pairing process. It is a good idea to make sure there are

no other TAGS on nearby, since they could cause interference.

add tin: Add TAGS using their TIN code. With this option, you can add a TAG to the R2 Finder even

if it is not nearby. The TIN contains all the information the R2 Finder needs to find the TAG. Using

this option, you can locate the TAGS of a companion who is not currently with you (e.g., if your com-

panion tells you the TIN code over the telephone).

N.B.: To nd a TAG’s TIN code, use the R2 Finder receiver in which it is stored and go to

“Menu>TAGS>”name of the TAG”>TAG info”.

add frequency:This function is used to memorize radio-tracking TAGS. Enter the TAG’s frequency

number and give it a name. The R2 Finder will then calibrate the exact frequency of the TAG. Hold

the TAG above your R2 Finder and follow the instructions on the screen. (Option available for radio

tracking models, such as MiniHond, Contact and Tracker collars).

N.B.: Do not move the TAG during the automatic calibration process.

Selecting the “NAME OF TAG” (depending on the name you gave the TAG when storing it in memory).

track:Takes you to the search screen in radio-tracking mode.

on/off:Turns the TAG on/off.

(N.B.: Only over short distances.)

normal mode:Puts the TAG in normal mode.

dog stat mode:Activates the TAG’s data log. The TAG will store all of its positions as long as it is

turned on. In order to examine these positions and analyze them on your PC, you will need the

DOG STAT software and cable connection.

configure tag: Takes you to the TAG’s configuration menu (name, channel, PIN, etc.) (< 2 meters or

6.5 feet)

change channel:If you have two HOUND Finder TAGS with the same channel, you can use this

option to change one of them.

change name: This option allow you to edit the name you gave the TAG when storing it in memory.

tag info:Here, you can find the TAG’s serial number, current channel and TIN (i.e., the number you

will need to find track this TAG from another R2 Finder).

tag gps info:Here, you can see the latitude and longitude of the TAG’s last position.

calibrate:This function is not available. To calibrate the collar, delete it and register it again.

N.B.: Temperature changes may affect the frequency of the TAGS. You may want to check the calibration

of your TAGS periodically (every 1-2) months to ensure maximum reach.

delete tag:Deletes the TAG from the memory of the R2 Finder.

2. INTERNAL/EXTERNAL ANTENNA: Use this option to indicate whether you would like to track using

the internal antenna (default) or add an external or car antenna (not included with the R2 Finder).

N.B.: If you choose “external antenna” but do not attach an antenna to the R2 Finder, the range will be reduced

by approximately 90%. Do not forget to switch back to “internal antenna” if you want to track with just the R2

Finder.

3. POINTS OF INTEREST: With this option, you can save the R2 Finder’s current location in memory

(GPS position required). Enter a name for the place you would like to save (e.g., car, piece 1, stand 1,

mushrooms, etc.)

The other option in this menu is “saved points”. Use this option to find or delete previously saved points of

interest.

4. R2 OPTIONS:

From this submenu, you can calibrate the compass, turn GPS on/off (to save energy) and check the

receiver’s serial number.

1. Calibrate compass: The R2 Finder contains an electronic compass. You will need to calibrate this

compass the first time you use the R2 Finder and every time you go anywhere that is significantly dif-

ferent from your previous location (e.g., if you go from the country to the city, if you are near an office

building, if you are near a power tower, etc.)

To calibrate the compass, hold the R2 Finder flat in the palm of your hand and slowly turn to the right. Keep

turning until you receive a message stating that the compass has been calibrated properly. Ideally, you

should complete two full turns in a span of 20 seconds.

2. Turn GPS on/off: Use this option to preserve the battery if you only plan to do radio tracking.

3. Info: The serial number, memory in use and the version of the software in your R2 Finder receiver.

4. GPS info: The receiver’s current GPS coordinates, the satellites it is connected to, the height and

the satellite time.

5. Map mode (UVIEW): Activates TAG positioning on map software on a computer connected by USB.

(See www.tinyloc.com)

INSERTING THE BATTERIES AND POWER SOURCE

The R2 Finder is powered by 4 AA (LR6) 1.5 V batteries.

Makes sure you respect the polarity shown in the diagram on the bottom of the battery compartment.

We recommend changing the batteries in your R2 Finder as soon as the low-battery indicator appears on

the screen. Starting then, you will begin to lose reception power (although the receiver will still operate for

quite a few more hours).

SPECIFICATIONS:

IMPORTANT: Please switch off the R2 receiver when using high powered communications equipment (on the

same frequency as the R2 receiver) nearby.

IMPORTANT: Please switch off the R2 receiver when using high powered communications equipment (on a

different frequency to the R2 receiver, when more than 20 watts) nearby.

GENERAL CONDITIONS OF SALE AND WARRANTY

See our Declaration of Conformity at: http://www.tinyloc.com/declarationofconformity

Power source

Receiver sensitivity

Frequency range

Operating temperature

Storage temperature

Index of protection

Weight

Dimensions (antenna not extended)

5 volts (4x LR6 “AA”). Do not use rechargeable batteries.

-146 dBm

SE/NO (155,4 MHz to 155,525), US (MURS),

UE /AUS/NZ (433.050-434.750 MHz)

-15º to 50º C (5º to 122º F)

-20º to 70º C (-4º to 158º F)

IP 20

520 g with batteries

245x66.5x40 mm

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