Product Description
RoamEO GPS Pet Location System NO MONTHLY FEES!!
GPS: Not Just for Hikers Anymore
Sometimes the most complex technology can be applied to the simplest
application. GPS technology is integrated into many parts of our lives
today, from cell phones to navigation. We don\'t even give it a second
thought anymore, yet our lives are the better for it every day. Now it
is possible to use this same technology we find so ordinary in a new
way, to help us protect one of the most important things in our lives:
our pets.
MADE IN THE USA
MAP - $399.95 - NO MONTHLY FEES
RoamEO is an exciting new product that enables dog owners to quickly
and easily locate & contain their pets. Using a GPS-enabled
collar, RoamEO can pinpoint your pet is location and show you where he
is heading. It is that simple.
Now each time you put on your pet\'s collar, it comes with the
extraordinary advantage of knowing that you can locate your pet at
anytime. Most of the time, it is just that extra comfort of knowing
where he is when he is running around out back. And then there may be
those times when your pet is counting on you to help him, and that is
when RoamEO will make you his hero.
Maybe your pet does not know what GPS is, but he does know how
important your companionship is. So keep him safe.
RoamEO. So home is never far away.
No cell phone subscription fee required
No activation fee
No monthly usage fees Locates your pet within one mile in all
directions and displays this information on a color LCD screen.
Displays your pets exact location, current movements, and velocity.
Create your own customized GPS Fence that will result in an audible
alert if your pet leaves the defined perimeter.
Can track up to three pets simultaneously.
Easy to use: no installation required; no third party services
necessary.
Awards, Accolades, Press:
Winner of the Pet Age Pinnacle Award for the most exciting product of
2007! Award Category: Dog: Apparel/Collars/Jewelry
The RoamEO handheld GPS device allows pet owners to track up to three
pets up to a mile in any direction.
Used in conjunction with a collar transmitter, the device sounds an
alarm when pets leave the programmed fence area, then displays the
pet\'s location, speed and direction.
Not dependent on cellular phone towers, it works everywhere GPS
satellite transmissions penetrate.
No installation and NO service contract are required. Pet Age Magazine,
February 2008
• Can track up to three pets simultaneously.
•Easy to use: no installation required; no third party
services necessary. System Includes
• RoamEO Locator with color LCD
• One GPS collar You may use RoamEO with up to 3 dogs by
purchasing additional collars.
• AC Adapters • RoamEO will save you thousands
compared to the competition.
The RoamEO Location System is designed for pet owners to
quickly and accurately locate their pets by using state-of-the art GPS
technology. RoamEO displays the concise, easy to read information on a
color LCD screen that allows you to locate your pet and shows you his
current movements. Each RoamEO system consists of a portable, handheld
receiver that displays information received from the GPS-enabled collar
on your dog.
The handheld device uses a color LCD to show the location,
direction and velocity of your pet. RoamEO is designed to update
readings every few seconds, giving you a continuous stream of real-time
information. RoamEO uses an ordinary collar that is equipped with GPS
technology. Just snap the collar on your dog, turn it on, and RoamEO is
operational.
The RoamEO handheld unit can track up to three dogs
simultaneously. A collar is required for each dog. RoamEO has been
designed so that you can set up a GPS Fence. RoamEO uses GPS
coordinates that you establish by walking the perimeter of your desired
fence, and commits them to memory. If your pet exits this perimeter, an
audible alarm will sound. For example, you may wish to establish your
property line as the perimeter for your pet. After setting up your
fence, this information would be stored in your system and if your dog
wanders off your property, the alarm will sound. Because this boundary
is electronic, you can erase and create new ones as often as you like,
giving you the flexibility for any situation or condition. RoamEO uses
rechargeable batteries in both the handheld unit and the collar, so
there is no need to purchase batteries for your system. The AC adapters
are provided.
Basic Tracking Screen
Detailed Tracking Screen with GPS Fence
GPS Status Screen
Size: Neck
Lg/XL: 20-28\"
Sm/Med: 12\" to 19\"
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
How does RoamEO work?
Each RoamEO system has two components: a portable, handheld receiver
used by the pet owner and a special collar for the dog.
The collar transmits GPS coordinates back to the receiver, where the
information is translated and then displayed on the color LCD screen.
Is RoamEO available outside the United States and Canada?
Currently, we cannot ship RoamEO outside the United States.
All countries have laws governing radio transmissions within their
borders, and these laws are usually quite different than those of the
United States. We are researching the laws now in the following
countries: all of Europe, South America, Mexico, and Australia. It is
our goal to make RoamEO available to as many countries as possible.
What set-up is required for RoamEO?
RoamEO was designed to be simple. The only set up required is
adjusting the collar for your dog. There is no hardware or software
installation required. The system is operational the moment you turn it
on.
What is the range of RoamEO?
In line of sight conditions, RoamEO has a range of one mile in all
directions. Buildings, trees, and hills can affect the range of RoamEO,
although every condition is unique and results will vary. If possible,
we recommend that you test for range so that you have an understanding
of this distance in the environment that you will be using your system.
What information is displayed on the LCD screen?
RoamEO was designed with three distinct screen shots. The unit defaults
to the screen that was active at shut-down. The first screen provides
very basic information, and an additional level of detail is added as
you scroll to the next screen. Moving from screen to screen requires
only hitting the button, should you decide at any time that more or
less information is needed. The following information is available:
your location, your pets location, distance in feet, velocity in MPH,
direction your pet is heading, general compass, Electronic Fence (if
activated), battery life of collars, battery life of handheld unit, GPS
signal strength, radio signal strength, and zoom scale.
What happens if my dog goes beyond the range of RoamEO? RoamEO displays
the last known location of your pet. If at any time your pet comes back
into the range of the system-whether because you are moving toward him
or he is moving toward you-RoamEO will resume tracking immediately.
What happens if I lose a GPS fix on my dog? Depending on the
environment you are in, it is possible that either you or the collar on
your dog may lose a GPS fix. If this occurs, RoamEO will show the last
known position of the unit, and continue its attempts to acquire a GPS
lock. As soon as a GPS fix is re-acquired, the system immediately
displays the updated information. If this condition persists,
especially on the collar, it may be possible your dog is under some
type of covering-man made or otherwise-that is preventing his collar
from receiving a signal.
How many pets can I track at one time with RoamEO?
RoamEO is designed to track up to three pets at once. Each pet would
require their own collar. RoamEO uses a color system to distinguish
between multiple pets on the LCD screen.
What is the GPS Fence?
The GPS Fence option allows you to establish an electronic perimeter
for your pet. For example, this could be the perimeter of your yard or
your property line. Once established, the fence will reside in the
system memory. If you choose to activate your fence when your system is
turned on, you will receive an audible warning if your dog exits the
fence perimeter. RoamEO still tracks your pet, even without an active
fence. You can store a fence in memory without activating it.
Will RoamEO track my pet if he exits the GPS Fence?
RoamEO is designed to constantly track your pet, whether he is inside
or outside the perimeter of the GPS Fence. How do I set up the GPS
Fence? The GPS Fence feature is very easy to set up. It is best if you
decide before hand the perimeter you wish to establish for your pet.
Then, holding the handheld unit, walk the perimeter you have selected,
pressing the \'Fence\' button at strategic points. This action causes the
system to establish GPS fence posts in memory, which serve as the
outline of your fence. You may establish up to 256 GPS fence posts,
although we would not recommend that. The fence is then stored in
memory until or if you choose to create a different fence.
How large (or small) can I make my GPS Fence?
Theoretically, you could make your fence as large as the range on your
system in your given environment, or as small as a 10 foot perimeter.
The GPS Fence feature was designed to give you maximum flexibility in
terms of both shape and distance. Some experimentation may be necessary
to establish the most efficient fence for your particular situation.
With this mind, we have designed the fence building process to be very
simple.
.Can I use RoamEO from indoors?
Yes. We have designed RoamEO to allow for you to track your dog from
indoors. However, RoamEO will need to be placed close to a window so
that the radio signals can be received.
Can the collar get wet?
Yes, the collar was designed to be submersed in water for up to 30
minutes. We do not recommend this as a common practice, however.
Does RoamEO require batteries?
RoamEO uses re-chargeable batteries. Power adapters are
provided.
How much installation and/or assembly are required for RoamEO
to be operational?
1. Take RoamEO out of the box.
2. Place the collar on your dog.
3. Turn it on. RoamEO is now operational.
The only feature of RoamEO that requires any degree of
installation is building the GPS Fence. This involves walking the
perimeter of your fence outline to program the fence posts into memory.
All other features of RoamEO are operational from the moment the system
is activated.
Product Specifications
System Power Handheld Unit Battery: Lithium Ion Battery Pack, 1800 mAH,
4.2V Collar Battery: Lithium Ion Battery Pack, 780 mAH, 4.2V
Handheld Unit Battery Life: 8 hours typical, use dependant
Collar Battery Life: 10 hours typical, use dependant Handheld Unit
Charger: 5VDC @ 2.0A Collar Charger: 5VDC @ 700mA Charging Time:
Approximately three hours
Physical Dimensions Handheld Unit: 4.4 inch Wide x 5.6 inch Height x
1.3 inch Depth Collar Case: 2.3 inch Wide x 1.0 inch Height x 1.6 inch
Depth Receiver Weight: 8.65 oz (245g) Collar Weight: Collar and plastic
case: 3.70 oz (106g) Plastic Case only: 2.10 oz (60g)
LCD Display: 2.2 inch H x 2.9 inch W 320 X 240 pixels 256 color,
transmissive TFT Collar Case: Water resistant to 1m Temperature
Range: -10 degrees - 60 degrees Celsius Electronic Compass
Accuracy: +/- 5 degrees Resolution: 1 degree GPS Performance Receiver:
WAAS-enabled, continuously tracks up to 12 satellites
Acquisition times: • Cold: 42 seconds •
Warm: 20 seconds Update rate: Once per second, continuous GPS Accuracy: