Supplement: Electronic Training Collar

Technical description of a high-tech remote controlled collar

[Hinweis: diese Beschreibung wurde vor längerer Zeit einem Artikel in einer internationalen Newsgroup entnommen. Ob das beschriebene Gerät wirklich existiert ist nicht bekannt -- Red.]

What is it?

The XRC-2000 is a sturdy locking collar that can be adjusted to fit around virtually any neck. It is controlled by an RF remote control and has numerous features. All settings on the collar can be adjusted from the remote control during use, there are no knobs or switches that need to be adjusted on the collar. The enormous functionality is possible because of an alphanumeric Liquid Crystal Display which allows you to set up the features that you wish to use. Many users will find that they prefer some of its features over others. Its keypad is fully configurable so that people can set their favorite functions one or two keypresses away and use the keypad the way they feel is most logical and natural in order to streamline its use in a scene. It is water resistant so that it can be showered in in case it is to be used for extended lengths of time. It has a tamper resistant mode where is will punish automatically if the wearer attempts to pick the lock or cut through the collar.

Included in the set:

1 Collar
1 Remote control
1 Foam padded black ABS case
1 Earphone (see Speak mode)
1 Tamper plug
1 Chain leash dongle
1 Hands back dongle
1 User's manual
1 Technical Manual (just for the curious)
2 9V alkaline batteries

Features:

Zap Eleven different zap level settings plus a "ramp up" mode where it zaps at a higher level each time.
Warning beep A beep can be set to sound just before a zap will occur. It can be set so that the zap will not occur if the problem is corrected within a certain length of time.
Beep A beep that sounds just like the warning beep can be sounded manually with no zap. This can be fun if they've gotten used to having the zap always follow the beep.
Speak The owner can record up to thirteen different messages in their own voice. Whatever commands they want to give to their slave (e.g. "come here", "on your knees", etc...). The collar allows the top to control what their slave does and if necessary deliver punishment all with the control in their pocket and with no visible sign to bystanders. (speech is stored in a chip that requires no battery power to maintain storage, messages will remain for one hundred years or until they are re-recorded by the top. They can be re-recorded ten thousand times or more before sound quality degrades)
Lock buttons Allows you to quickly lock the keys on the remote control so that they cannot be pressed accidentaly.
Lock Collar You can enter a code so that the collar settings cannot be changed (even by another remote control) without entering a code (chosen by the top).
Invisible Leash The collar can be set to punish automatically if the wearer wanders too far away from the remote control. There are three different distance settings.
Chain Leash A chain can be attached to the front of the collar. It will punish if this chain is removed.
Head Down Punishment will be administered if the wearer raises their head.
Hands back The wearer must keep both of their hands touching the rear of the collar. The hands back dongle is used, it is a small tybe which can be snapped onto the back of the collar. The wearer must keep their fingers inserted into the ends (imagine an electronic version of a chinese finger puzzle).
Don't Move Motion sensitivity
Tamper Studs The decorative silver colored studs can be set to be touch sensitive. The wearer is not allowed to touch these studs, but anyone else can.
Aux In/Out A plug on the back of the collar is provided (with gold plated contacts) for future toys. (the specs will be provided for any techies who want to play with it)
RC ID# One remote control can control up to ten collars, individually or simultaniously.
RS-232 The remote control can be connected to nerarly any computer. Have your slaves act out a video game or dial in to your computer and control them from work. (no software has been written yet, but the command list is included for any techies who want to play. Simple programming examples are given in BASIC)
New: A program is now available upon request to allow you to customize the power-on and ready messages, for example mine are: "Hello Charlie..." & "I'm ready Master"
Tamper plug A small chain can be connected from the remote control to the top's belt loop or elewhere. If the slave attempts to take the control away and the chain is pulled on, it will automatically send the punish command.
LCD Backlight For use in darkness

Zap	Eleven different zap level settings plus a "ramp up" mode where it zaps at a higher level each time.
Warning beep	A beep can be set to sound just before a zap will occur. It can be set so that the zap will not occur if the problem is corrected within a certain length of time.
Beep	A beep that sounds just like the warning beep can be sounded manually with no zap. This can be fun if they've gotten used to having the zap always follow the beep.
Speak	The owner can record up to thirteen different messages in their own voice. Whatever commands they want to give to their slave (e.g. "come here", "on your knees", etc...). The collar allows the top to control what their slave does and if necessary deliver punishment all with the control in their pocket and with no visible sign to bystanders. (speech is stored in a chip that requires no battery power to maintain storage, messages will remain for one hundred years or until they are re-recorded by the top. They can be re-recorded ten thousand times or more before sound quality degrades)
Lock buttons	Allows you to quickly lock the keys on the remote control so that they cannot be pressed accidentaly.
Lock Collar	You can enter a code so that the collar settings cannot be changed (even by another remote control) without entering a code (chosen by the top).
Invisible Leash	The collar can be set to punish automatically if the wearer wanders too far away from the remote control. There are three different distance settings.
Chain Leash	A chain can be attached to the front of the collar. It will punish if this chain is removed.
Head Down	Punishment will be administered if the wearer raises their head.
Hands back	The wearer must keep both of their hands touching the rear of the collar. The hands back dongle is used, it is a small tybe which can be snapped onto the back of the collar. The wearer must keep their fingers inserted into the ends (imagine an electronic version of a chinese finger puzzle).
Don't Move	Motion sensitivity
Tamper Studs	The decorative silver colored studs can be set to be touch sensitive. The wearer is not allowed to touch these studs, but anyone else can.
Aux In/Out	A plug on the back of the collar is provided (with gold plated contacts) for future toys. (the specs will be provided for any techies who want to play with it)
RC ID#	One remote control can control up to ten collars, individually or simultaniously.
RS-232	The remote control can be connected to nerarly any computer. Have your slaves act out a video game or dial in to your computer and control them from work. (no software has been written yet, but the command list is included for any techies who want to play. Simple programming examples are given in BASIC) New: A program is now available upon request to allow you to customize the power-on and ready messages, for example mine are: "Hello Charlie..." & "I'm ready Master"
Tamper plug	A small chain can be connected from the remote control to the top's belt loop or elewhere. If the slave attempts to take the control away and the chain is pulled on, it will automatically send the punish command.
LCD Backlight	For use in darkness

Safety:

Safeword button The collar has a button on the back that will shut it down completely when pressed and sound a tone. this feature can be disabled by the top.
ECC The RF signal is Error Corrected so that the collar cannot be falsely triggered by other devices.
High frequency The zap produced by the collar is high frequency to limit its bio-activity. (i.e. the human body tends to ignore high frequency electricity making it far safer to play with)
Maximum zaps There is a maximum number of times that the collar can zap all at once, after which the collar will shut down. This can be adjusted by the top but not disabled. It can however be set high enough that it should never be a problem during a scene.

Safeword button	The collar has a button on the back that will shut it down completely when pressed and sound a tone. this feature can be disabled by the top.
ECC	The RF signal is Error Corrected so that the collar cannot be falsely triggered by other devices.
High frequency	The zap produced by the collar is high frequency to limit its bio-activity. (i.e. the human body tends to ignore high frequency electricity making it far safer to play with)
Maximum zaps	There is a maximum number of times that the collar can zap all at once, after which the collar will shut down. This can be adjusted by the top but not disabled. It can however be set high enough that it should never be a problem during a scene.

How do I get it?

The complete set is $950 in US currency (you may inquire about foreign currency). Software upgrades will be available in the future (with even more features) for the cost of shipping. For orders or inquiries send mail to:

        CRP Innovative Devices
        309 Cedar #32
        Santa Cruz, CA 95060
        U.S.A.

or E-Mail:

        XRC-2000@NeoTek.Q.net

1	Collar
1	Remote control
1	Foam padded black ABS case
1	Earphone (see Speak mode)
1	Tamper plug
1	Chain leash dongle
1	Hands back dongle
1	User's manual
1	Technical Manual (just for the curious)
2	9V alkaline batteries