Tabcat User Guide

Suitable for cats and kittens.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing Tabcat. Tabcat can help you keep track of your cat or kitten and help find them even in those hard to find hiding places. Tabcat has been designed to be versatile and easy to use, whether at home or having to search for your cat slightly further afield. Please take a few minutes to read through this User Guide to help you get the most out of your device. Tabcat has been manufactured to quality standards to run trouble free and comes supplied with a two year manufacturer's warranty. For additional product information, contact details and frequently asked questions please visit our website at www.mytabcat.com. We'd love to hear from you, what you like about Tabcat or any suggestions you have to improve it. Just e-mail us at sales@mytabcat.com. We hope you enjoy the peace of mind your new purchase brings.

Anthony Richards
Managing Director

Pack Contents

The pack contains:

1x Tabcat Handset
2x Lightweight Homing Tags
2x Splashproof Cases

Instructions / User Guides for other countries can be found at: www.tabcat.com/user-guides

Button Guide

The Tabcat Handset features the following controls:

Directional Lights: Indicate the direction of the Tag.
Volume: Adjusts the audio output level.
Register and locate up to four Tags: Buttons to assign and locate individual Tags.
Status Light: Indicates the operational status of the Handset.
On/Off: Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn the device on or off.

Getting Started

Follow these steps to set up and start using your Tabcat:

1. Activate Handset Battery

Pull out the battery strip on the back of the Handset. The Handset will beep and all lights will flash, indicating it is now ON. The Handset will automatically power off after approximately 40 seconds of inactivity.

2. Register a Tag

To activate and register a Tag, pull out the white strip on the Tag. It will beep twice and the red light will flash twice.
Place the Tag you wish to register next to the Handset, ensuring all other Tags are moved away.
Make sure the Handset is switched on (indicated by a flashing red status light).
Select one of the buttons on the front of the Handset to assign the Tag to. Hold the button down for 3 seconds until the Handset beeps, then release.
Tabcat will begin registration, and the status light will flash rapidly. The Tag will complete the registration process.
Once registered, the Tag and Handset will beep and flash once.
Repeat this process for up to 4 Tags, assigning each Tag to a different button. Each Tag will beep differently when located, aiding identification.

3. Attach Tag to Collar

Insert the Tag into the splashproof case by pushing it through the hole on the back. Then, attach it directly onto your pet's collar by threading the collar through the two holes on the back of the case. It is recommended to use the provided silicone case for attaching the Tag to your cat's collar. Failure to use the case may result in damage to the Tag. Additional protective cases can be purchased from the website.

Switching On / Off

To Turn On: Hold the right-hand side button for 2 seconds. The Handset will beep and all lights will flash. The status light will flash while the device is on. The Handset powers down automatically after 40 seconds of inactivity.

To Turn Off: Hold the right-hand side button for 2 seconds. The Tabcat will beep and turn off.

Volume

Press the left-hand side button to select from three volume settings: Off, Low, or High. An audio beep will sound when pressed, indicating the current volume level.

Tips

If a locate button is pressed without an assigned Tag, an error tone will sound, and the status lights will blink rapidly. To assign a Tag, follow the 'REGISTER A TAG' steps.
When inserting a battery into a Tag, listen to the number of beeps: one beep means it's registered, two beeps mean it's unregistered. No beeps indicate a flat battery or incorrect insertion.
Range varies by location and environment. Locating from a high vantage point can improve range. Training your cat to come home using Tabcat can help avoid lengthy searches.
If you cannot pick up your cat's signal, try moving outside your cat's usual territory. Searching by car can also help cover more ground.

Locating - Searching for a Pet

Lost

Press and hold the ON button for 2 seconds until the Tabcat beeps and lights flash.
Press the button allocated to your cat's Tag.
The Tabcat will beep, and the status light will flash rapidly as it searches for the Tag.
When a Tag is detected, the locating lights will illuminate, and audio will start.
Hold the Tabcat forward and slowly turn in a full circle.
As you point in the correct direction and move closer to your cat, the audio pitch and beep frequency will increase, and the Handset lights will change from red to amber, then green, as you get closer.
Once a circle is completed, face the direction of the strongest audio and visual signal and walk that way.
Three green lights indicate the Tag is very close.
To guide you precisely, the Tabcat enters 'zooming in' mode. As you approach in this mode, amber and red lights will also illuminate, and the audio pitch will increase.

Found

To stop a search, press the ON/OFF button or the locate button assigned to your Tag.

Low Battery Warning

Handset: Status light will flash twice per second.
Tag: Tag LED will flash and audio will beep once every 10 seconds.

Locating Tips

Place the Tag on a surface and practice locating it several times to get a feel for its operation.
If unsure of direction, slowly repeat a 360° circle and move towards the strongest signal.
The strongest signal is when the Tabcat points directly at the Tag. Try pointing the Handset up and down, as the Tag/cat might be upstairs, downstairs, in a tree, or under a bush.
If you get a strong signal near a wall, check the adjacent room.
When close, try turning off the Handset volume to better hear the Tag's beeps.
If no signal is displayed, move to a different area and repeat the process (see page 6 for tips).
Train your cat to come home. The Locate button activates a small beep on the Tag. Activate searches before mealtimes so your cat associates the beeps with food. Use this to train your cat to return on demand.

For more tips, visit www.mytabcat.com/FAQs.

Range Guidelines

The range varies greatly depending on where the Tag is used and what it's attached to. With a clear line of sight (e.g., a cat in a tree), the Tag can be located from over 150m (500 feet). Range is significantly reduced through doors and walls. Actual range can differ due to application type and environment. If no signal is received, continue walking; as soon as you are in range, the Tabcat will pick up the signal and guide you.

Batteries

Tabcat Handheld

If the Tabcat does not power on or lights are faint, replace the battery with a CR2032, ensuring the '+' side faces up. The battery compartment is on the underside of the back. Slide the cover down to open.

Changing Batteries in a Tag

Use your thumbnail or a flat tool to press into the indentation near the lanyard hole on the Tag's edge, along the split line.
Slide the tool along the split line towards the middle of the long side to open the Tag.
Replace batteries with 2x Silver Oxide GP389, SR1130 or similar. Ensure the positive side of the battery nearest the lanyard hole faces up, and the positive side of the other battery faces down.
Replace the lid by engaging one long side first, then pressing shut. If batteries are correctly inserted, the Tag will beep when the case is closed.
To test batteries, open the Tag. If it does not beep and flash, replace the batteries. A single beep means registered; two beeps mean unregistered.

General Care

Tabcat Tags are water-resistant but not waterproof. Use with the provided splashproof case for extra protection.

Never clean with water, detergent, or cleaning agents; use a clean, dry cloth.
Operating temperature for the Handset and Tags is 0°C to +55°C. Storage temperature is -10°C to +60°C.
Pet Safety: Ensure the collar is not too loose or tight to prevent rubbing. Owners should know how to fit collars correctly. For your cat's comfort, remove the collar/Tabcat monthly for inspection.
Product Maintenance: Remove the Tag from its silicone case every three months to check for cat hair inside and inspect the case for damage. Replace if damaged.

Unregister a Tag

Once a Tag is registered, only its assigned button can locate it. To move a Tag to another Handset or button, you must first unregister it.

Place the Tag to be unregistered next to the Handset, moving all other Tags away.
Hold down the Volume button and, simultaneously, press the button assigned to the Tag for 3 seconds.
The Tabcat will beep; release the buttons.
The Tabcat will beep twice, and the status light will flash rapidly, initiating the unregistration process.
To confirm successful unregistration, the Tag and Tabcat will beep twice.

Delete a Tag

If a Tag is damaged or lost, it can be permanently deleted, allowing another Tag to be assigned to that button.

Hold down the Volume button and simultaneously press the button assigned to the Tag for 7 seconds, or until the Tabcat beeps twice, then release the buttons.
The Tabcat will beep, and the LED will flash.
To confirm successful deletion, the Tag and Tabcat will beep, and the LED will flash.

Please Note

The 150-meter / 500-feet range is based on clear line of sight. Actual range depends on usage, environment, and location.
Tabcat is not a toy and should only be used by adults or with parental supervision.
The locate mode is designed to help find your cat; it should not be relied upon to find people.
Tabcat is intended for use according to these instructions.
CHOKING HAZARD: KEEP LOOSE TAGS OUT OF THE REACH OF YOUNG CHILDREN.

Changes

The content of this User Guide is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made to ensure accuracy, Loc8tor Ltd. assumes no liability for errors or omissions. Loc8tor Ltd. reserves the right to make product design changes without prior notification.

Tabcat is a Loc8tor brand.

Warranty

Loc8tor Ltd. warrants the original purchaser that this product will be free from significant defects in material and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. If the product needs to be returned, it must be sent back to the original place of purchase. Proof of purchase must accompany the returned product. If purchased directly from Loc8tor Ltd. or via www.mytabcat.com, a returns form is required. The product must be returned via signed delivery in suitable protective packaging. This warranty does not apply to products subjected to abuse, misuse, negligence, tampering, or modification. Loc8tor Ltd. may replace a defective product or issue credit for future purchases. No other warranties are made.

Loc8tor Ltd. is not liable for special, incidental, or consequential damages, regardless of whether the intended use of the product was made known. Statutory rights are unaffected.

FCC Product Compliance Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with FCC safety requirements for RF exposure.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT. Modifications not expressly approved by Loc8tor Ltd. can void the user's authority to operate the Loc8tor.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used correctly, it may cause radio communications interference. There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If interference occurs, the user is encouraged to try correcting it by:

Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna.
Consulting the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.
Increasing the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Terms & Conditions

For full Terms and Conditions, please contact your place of purchase or visit the Tabcat website: www.tabcat.com.

Battery Compliance Statement

HANDHELD FCC ID: TUW-PH

TAG FCC ID: TUW-BT

Remove and immediately recycle or dispose of used batteries according to local regulations and keep away from children. Do NOT dispose of batteries in household trash or incinerate.
Even used batteries may cause severe injury or death.
Call a local poison control centre for treatment information.
Handset compatible with CR2032 - 3v, Tag compatible with SR1130, GP389x or similar - 1.55v.
Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
Do not force discharge, recharge, disassemble, heat above battery manufacturer's specified temperature rating, or incinerate. Doing so may result in injury due to venting, leakage, or explosion.
Ensure batteries are installed correctly according to polarity (+ and -).
Do not mix old and new batteries, different brands or types of batteries.
Remove and recycle or dispose of batteries from equipment not used for an extended period.
Always secure the battery compartment. If it does not close securely, stop using the product, remove batteries, and keep them away from children.

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Designed in the UK. Made in China for Loc8tor Ltd. in compliance with ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001 Certification.

Customer Services

Europe and the Rest of World:
Email: sales@mytabcat.com

North America:
Email: tabcat@about-time.com
Tel: 956-723-1198

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