Eureka Marco Polo - User Manual

Locator
Tag
Up
User Controls
Charging Jacks
 Batteries are fully charged in 3 hours.
 Tag battery will run 6 weeks in
monitor, 2 weeks in standby and 3 days
in track.
 Locator will run up to 8 hours in search,
3 days in track or monitor modes.
 Locator may be kept connected to
charger for continuous monitoring.
Charging
Select
Power
Button
Status
Light
Pet
Buttons
1 2 3
Power
Button
Powering On the Locator
 Press and hold the power button until the display
comes on and the locator beeps twice.
 If the locator will not power on then connect the
charger and try again.
 Short presses of the power button turn the display
backlight on and off.
Powering On the Tag
 Press and hold the power button. The status light with
flash in 3 groups of 1 two or 3 flashes. 3 = Fully
charged battery; 2 = half charged; 1= needs charging.
 Press and hold the power button to turn off. 1 second
flash means tag is turning off. Short flash means tag
was busy communicating, try again.
Down
Searching for a Lost Pet
 Press the Pet button 1, 2
or 3 for the desired pet.
 “Track” will flash, press
Select to start searching.
 “Searching” will now
flash at the top of the
display.
 To stop the tracking
operation, press the Pet
button repeatedly until
the mode box is blank
and then press Select.
Searching Tips
 If the locator loses contact
with your pet’s tag then “No
Signal” will be displayed.
 If a direction can not be
computed “Change Location”
will be displayed.
 These messages may pop up
occasionally in normal
operation.
 If the signal is lost for 50 sec
then the searching mode will
restart automatically.
 Always hold the locator like
you were carrying a pan of
water.
 To get a directional arrow,
move to an unobstructed area,
higher ground is better.
 When you first get a
directional arrow turn 90
degrees and see if the arrow
tracks.
 Always point the locator in
the direction of the tag while
moving, not away from it.
 If the arrow is lost or jumps in
direction continue on in the
last known direction.
 If no arrow is displayed, use
the distance indication in a
“warmer/colder” fashion until
the direction is shown.
 Search by driving or walking
when no signal is received.
 Pressing Down for 2 seconds
silences the beeper.
Selecting the Pet
Mode Box
Flashing
Searching
Flashing
Range %
Range Bars
Direction
Arrow
 A single beep indicates the
tag has begun responding to
the locator’s searching
signals.
 If after 2 minutes the pet’s
tag has not responded a long
beep will sound and “No
Signal” will be displayed.
 Press Select to restart search
mode again, walk or drive
to likely areas where your
pet may be to widen the
search area.
 Each time your pet’s tag
responds the locator will
beep, about every 4 seconds.
 1 beep = far, 2 beeps =
closer, 3 beeps = nearby
 The range bars and distance
percentage indicate the
proximity of the pet.
 More bars = closer
 Higher percentage = closer
 The directional arrow shows
the direction to your pet.
Quick Reference Guide
Tracking
Error Messages
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Summary

Locator and Tag Operations

Powering On the Locator

Press and hold the power button until the display comes on and the locator beeps twice.

Powering On the Tag

Press and hold the power button. Status light flashes indicate battery charge.

Searching for a Lost Pet

Selecting and Starting a Search

How to select a pet and initiate the search mode on the locator.

Tracking Pet Proximity

Interpreting beeps, range bars, and directional arrow to locate the pet.

Error Messages and Signals

Understanding 'No Signal' or 'Change Location' messages during search.

Effective Searching Techniques

Tips for improving directional accuracy and locating pets in various conditions.

Monitoring Mode Setup

Entering Setup

Press and hold Select button until Setup flashes to enter setup mode.

Selecting Alarm and Boundary Modes

Set alarm (On, Remote, Off) and proximity boundaries (Near, Med, Far, Max).

Monitoring Multiple Pets

System can monitor up to 3 pets; repeat single pet setup for each.

Monitoring a Single Pet

Selecting the Pet for Monitoring

Press Pet button twice for desired pet, then Select to enter monitor mode.

Monitoring Display and Status

Locator compares pet location to boundary every 40s, updating status on display.

Alarm Activation

Alarm sounds if pet is outside boundary on two consecutive checks.

Mode Switching and Advanced Features

Switching Between Modes

Switch between track, monitor, or idle modes by pressing Pet button and Select.

Nighttime and Hands-Free Searching

Use power button for backlight; set locator to search mode while driving.

Eureka Marco Polo Specifications

General

Brand	Eureka
Model	Marco Polo
Category	Pet Care Product
Language	English