Product Description

Invisible Fence
®
Brand
Boundary Plus
®
2.0 System
Field Test Plan
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permeability of metal), environmental magnetic noise, etc. all play a part in the resulting impedance of a
loop. This is the reason two loops that appear to be exactly the same, perform very different.
Real properties are also required to test the function of the receivers in true environmental conditions.
This includes interaction with BP 2.0 signal fields that occupy the same space as other “noise” on the
property. This “noise is not limited to just other pet containment systems or auto mowers but any spurious
magnetic fields. The receiver is also required to perform as expected in all situations. Real properties
provide the random situations that cause issues with performance. Performance issues of current systems
include, but are not limited to, areas near loop corners, steep slopes, driveways, near fencing, stray signal,
signal bleeds, etc. These unique conditions combined with signal interferers provide situations that cannot
be reproduced in the laboratory setting.
1) Test Setup
This test can be performed on any loop over 300 feet in length. This loop should be a relatively simple
layout with no current issues. Settings can be left the same as from prior test.
a) 4 Port Host Transmitter
i) Frequency: Choose any frequency – 15 KHz, 20 KHz or 25 KHz.
ii) Range: Choose any range – 456-3952. (Should provide typical signal field or activation
height)
iii) TX Rate: 32.
iv) Connect to loop wire and power-up unit.
b) Receiver #1
i) Same frequency as 4 Port Host
ii) Same setup as Tabletop Test.
c) Receiver 2
i) Same frequency as 4 Port Host
ii) Same setup as Tabletop Test.
2) Test #1
a) Perform same test as Tabletop Test #1.
b) Test for proper activation at corners, slopes, other areas of expected issue.
c) Boundary Plus (Receiver 2)
i) Activation and deactivation occur at various angles and movements as expected.
ii) Activation and deactivation occur at all speeds as expected.
iii) Free Pass operates as expected.
d) Receiver 1
i) Measure field width – Wire to activation.
e) Receiver 2
i) Measure activation height.
3) Test #2
a) Select a different Frequency from Test #1.
b) Select a different Range from Test #1.
External Testing – On Pet
On pet testing provides us with real life data on how the system performs. Along with knowing how the
system performs for pet containment, it will give us an idea of how well the 4 Port Host will suppress
surges. When you feel comfortable with the equipment you can begin the external phase. It is
recommended that systems be tested at properties that are close by and can be accessed at any time.