Petsafe PIG00-10777 - Manual (Page 25)

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Transmitter Loop Test
The Transmitter Loop Test is a simple test to determine the cause of a “Boundary Wire Broken or Disconnected” alarm
indication. You will need a short 15 foot piece of Boundary Wire with 3 ⁄
8
inch of insulation stripped from both ends.
The Receiver Collar should not be on your dog when the system is tested. Your pet may receive an unintended
correction.
Verify the transmitter is plugged into the AC power outlet and all Boundary Wire connections at the transmitter are
properly connected. If the Transmitter Power light is on, the Loop indicator light is off, and the alarm is on, continue with
the following steps:
1. Remove the twisted wire from the Fence Transmitter Boundary Loop terminals by pushing the red release levers on
the connector and pulling the wires free.
2. Insert both ends of the 15 foot wire loop into the Boundary Loop Terminals and recheck the Transmitter Loop
indicator light and alarm.
a. If the Loop indicator light is on and the alarm is off, there is a problem with the Boundary Wire. Check for visible
damage to the wire at the entry into the house. If none is observed, perform the Wire Break Location Test to find
and correct the wire break in your Boundary Loop.
b. If the Loop indicator light is still off and the alarm is on, there is a problem with the Fence Transmitter, Contact the
Customer Care Center for assistance.
Wire Break Location Test
Please follow these steps in determining where you have a break in your Boundary Wire:
1. Locate your original splice(s) and verify they have a good, solid connection.
2. Check your yard to determine any possible damage to the Boundary Wire (e.g. recent digging, aerating, rodent
burrowing, or any other noticeable disturbance in your yard next to the Boundary Wire).
If you still cannot find the break in the Boundary Wire, there are two options for locating it:
Option 1: Contact the Customer Care Center to purchase a Wire Break Locator (RFA-450) that will locate the break in the
Boundary Wire.
Option 2: Follow the procedure below:
1. Unplug the Fence Transmitter.
2. Connect both ends of your twisted Boundary Wire to one Boundary Wire Terminal.
3. Measure and cut a Test Wire which is half the length of your total Boundary Wire footage.
4. Connect one end of Test Wire to the other Boundary Wire Terminal.
5. Locate the halfway point of your boundary and cut the Boundary Wire.
6. Splice the other end of the Test Wire to either side of your Boundary Wire where you cut it
in half.
7. Plug in the Fence Transmitter and check the Loop Indicator Light. If the Loop Indicator Light is
on, you can assume the break is in the other half of the Boundary Wire.
8. If the Loop Indicator Light did not come on, you may assume there is a break in this portion
of the Boundary Wire. However, there is a small chance of having more than one break in
your system. Be sure to check both halves of your entire loop.
9. Replace the damaged Boundary Wire with new Boundary Wire.
Test
Wire
10. Reconnect the Boundary Wire to the Fence Transmitter.
11. Check the Loop Indicator Light. If the Loop Indicator Light is on, test the system with the Receiver Collar.