The complete collar weighs 1lb/0.5kg. The complete collar for sheep and goat weighs 1lb/0.5kg. The product has an Ingress Protection level of 67 and has a robust design tailored to withstand the wear and tear from sheep and goat during grazing. The product is not designed to be rubbed against concrete and sharp edges. Nor should it be used with an ordinary bell. If you have installations for supplement feeding in your pastures, it is important to pay attention to abnormal damages on the collar. The product warranty does not cover wear from situations like this.
The chain that connects the collar house to the neck strap has either nine or thirteen links. Collars with 9 links are suitable for females of most breeds, while collars with 13 links are suitable for rams and large female animals. A swivel joins the chain to the base in order to avoid twisting. The chain has two functions:
- Simplifies the adjustment of the collar’s size as animals come in different sizes
- Carries the electric pulse from the collar house to the animal’s neck
For most animals, the chain will be long enough. If the chain is excessively long, we recommend cutting the outermost links off. Should the chain be too short, you should add extra length to it. Let us know if you need to order extenders!
Please note that if you use the collar on the second outermost chain link, the outermost link may become vulnerable to mechanical stress (e.g. when scratching against wood or other materials), possibly causing the collar to fall off. In such cases, we recommend using a joint kit, but remember that the joint itself should not be used in the fastening mechanism on the neck strap.
The collar has two solar panels – one on each side of the collar house. Direct sunlight makes for optimal charging conditions, but due to its innovative design, the collar also charges fine under less optimal conditions. The solar panels have a robust design so that everyday wear and tear causes only a marginal decrease in the ability to charge.
The collar mainly communicates via the mobile network, opting for the network with the best coverage at any time. The collar is also able to connect with your mobile phone using Bluetooth and NFC technology.
The antennas inside the product are placed in the front and to the sides in order to optimize the receiver conditions. The NFC tag is situated at the bottom of the collar.
The neck strap is made from TPU plastic, and is shaped to be as comfortable as possible for the animal. The neck strap design is identical on both sides, but remember to insert the chain from the inside when fitting the collar to an animal. A metal slate has been cast into each end of the neck strap to prevent the chains from being ripped out during use. At high loads, the neck strap will stretch considerably and has a capacity of 220lbs/100kg.
If you need to change the chains of the collar you will need to remove the lid on top of the collar. Take a look at this video to see how you change your chains.
