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Getting Started With The Alpha 200 Plus Dog Tracking and Training Handheld
Before heading out with the Alpha® 200 Plus dog tracking system, it is recommended that it is set up and ready to use. The following simple guide has several suggestions to get started.
Charge the Handheld and Collars
Make sure both the handheld and the collar(s) are fully charged. Products containing Lithium-Ion batteries are purposely shipped with less than a full charge.
Charging the Alpha 200 Plus Handheld
The battery must be installed in the handheld to charge.
Charging will take 3-4 hours
Charge the device at room temperature
Charging the Collars
Solid red LED indicates the collar is charging
Solid green LED indicates the collar is fully charged
Pairing Your Collars
After the system is fully charged you will add the collar(s) to the handheld.
Pairing Wirelessly
To pair wirelessly, the collar should be within close proximity (approx. 10 feet) to the handheld and away from sources of interference.
Ensure the removable antenna is installed on the Alpha 200 Plus handheld.
You should not use the handheld for dog tracking purposes without the VHF antenna installed.
Power on the handheld.
Put the dog collar in pairing mode. For steps, choose your collar model below.
Starting the pairing process is times-sensitive, it is best to read and understand the steps first before attempting so you know what to expect.
TT15, TT15 Mini, T5, or T5 Mini Collars
Start with the dog collar powered off.
To enter pairing mode, press and hold the power button on the collar until it emits two beeps.
Release the power button immediately after hearing the two beeps.
The status LED flashes rapidly in green when it is ready to pair.
TT15X or T5X Collars
X-series collars can enter pairing mode both when powered on or off.
Press and hold the power button on the collar until it emits a series of two beeps.
Release the power button immediately after hearing the two beeps. NOTE: If the button is held too long after the beeps, the collar will exit pairing mode.
The status LED flashes rapidly in green when it is ready to pair.
Alpha T20 or Alpha TT25 Collars
Press and hold he power button on the collar until it emits two beeps.
Release the power button upon hearing the two beeps.
The LED light will flash blue indicating that it is in pairing mode.
Select Dog List.
Select Add Dog.
Select Pair Collar.
Use the keyboard to enter a dog name.
Select Finish. NOTE: If you have other collars to add, select Add More.
Using Track or Control Codes
Dog collars can be paired to an Alpha 300 handheld using track and control codes if the collar has already been paired to a different handheld. Track codes allow the Alpha 300 handheld to track the collar; Control codes allow the handheld to both track and use training functions of the collar.
Power on the Alpha 300 handheld.
Select Dog List.
Select Add Dog.
Select Enter Track or Control Code.
Enter the track or control code for the collar. NOTE: For steps to find the share code for the collar, reference "Locating Track and Control Codes" below.
Select
Use the keyboard to enter a dog name.
Select
Once the newly shared dog collar device is turned on and within range of the new handheld, allow up to 1 minute of actively tracking that dog in range before the training commands are automatically added and the new collar is fully connected and trackable. If the handheld is turned off before this occurs, you may have to remove the newly shared dog and redo these steps.
Locating Track and Control Codes
Alpha® XL Navigator
Select Pro View
Select a dog
The Track and Control codes are displayed below the dog's name.
Track Only - Allows the other handheld to track the dog's location with the map and dog tracking compass.
Track and Train - Allows the other handheld to track the dog and correct the dog's behavior.
Alpha® 10 Handheld
Use Thumb Stick to select a dog.
Select Share.
Select Share Wirelessly.
Select an option:
Tracking Only - Allows the other handheld to track the dog's location with the map and dog tracking compass.
Tracking and Control - Allows the other handheld to track the dog and correct the dog's behavior.
Alpha® 100 Handheld
Select Dog List.
Select a dog.
Select Menu.
Select Share Wirelessly.
Select an option:
Track Only - Allows the other handheld to track the dog's location with the map and dog tracking compass.
Track and Train - Allows the other handheld to track the dog and correct the dog's behavior.
Astro® 430 Handheld
Select Dog List.
Select a dog.
Select Share Wirelessly.
The Astro 430 handheld can only share Tracking for a dog with other handhelds; Training or Control is not available to be shared.
Use the keyboard to enter a dog name.
Select Finish. NOTE: If you wish to add more dogs, select Add More.
Adding Contacts
With Alpha handheld tracking devices, you can track other Alpha handhelds within range on the map so you know where they are at all times. You can also send messages to your contacts. These features are called Contact Tracking and Contact Messaging. The communication signal transmits over MURS (Multi-Use Radio System). There is no charge to use Contact Tracking and Contact Messaging.
An Alpha handheld device can track up to 20 other devices at a time (including compatible dog collar devices and other Alpha handheld devices). The Alpha series handhelds have a contact tracking range similar to the dog tracking collars. The expected range for contact tracking is up to 9 miles in optimal conditions.
On the Alpha 200 Plus handheld from the main menu:
Touch Dog List.
Touch Contacts Tab.
Touch Add.
Touch Pair Handheld.
The on-screen instructions now prompt you to Select Pair on the other handheld.
Alpha 200 & Alpha 200i Handhelds
Touch Dog List.
Touch Contacts Tab.
Touch Pair
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Alpha 100 Handheld
From the home screen, touch the App Drawer (arrow in the bottom-middle of the screen)
Touch Contacts
Touch Pair
Follow the on-screen instructions
Alpha 10 Handheld
From the Alpha 10
Press Menu to bring up the main menu
Select Setup
Select Transmission ID
Turn on
Make note of the ID Number
From the Alpha 200 Plus
Select Dog List
Select Contacts Tab
Select Add
Select Enter ID
Select the Alpha 10's ID Number
Follow on-screen instructions
Pairing your Alpha 200 Plus handheld to a Compatible Device
The Alpha 200 Plus is compatible with various other Garmin Devices that can assist with the tracking of your dogs or contacts.
