Getting started with Nofence

By Customer success

Getting started with Nofence

Complete guide to setting up your collars and getting started with virtual fencing

Setting up the collars for the first time

Before using your collars, you need to prepare them properly. Follow these steps carefully to ensure your collars are ready for use.

Unbox the collars and Guide

The box will contain your Collars, Batteries, charges Collar straps and One page getting started guide. The guide has useful tips and links on how to get started fast.

Remove the tape form the batteries

Remove the battery from the collar and then Remove the protective tape from the battery before charging. Handle the battery carefully and ensure you're in a clean, dry area.

Charge the battery

Charge the battery using the provided charger. The light will turn green when fully charged. This can take up to 12-14 hours for cattle collars, or 8-10 hours for sheep and goat collars. Batteries are shipped at 30% charged to comply with regulations.

Insert the battery

Once the battery is fully charged, insert it into the collar. You will hear the battery click when secure, and then a digital tune will play. This indicates the collar is powering on.

Automatic update on first power on

The collar will then update automatically with the latest software as long as it has a cellular connection. The collar will be ready to use after the update is complete, which is normally no longer than 30 minutes.

Log in to the app, your collars will be there

Once your collars are set up, you can log in to the app and start creating your training pasture.

Fit the collars

After creating your first pasture, you can fit the collars to the herd. To learn more about fitting collars select the Collar type below to learn more.
Fitting Cattle Fitting Sheep and Goat

Fitting Best Practices

Collar shouldn't touch the chin

The collar should not pass the chin of the cow, so it does not scrape along the ground while grazing.

Room for growth

Make sure there is enough space for the cow to grow or gain weight during the season.

Important: Avoid incorrect fitting

If a collar is fitted incorrectly, you can cause harm to the animal and damage to the collar. Handle collar fitting with care for both the animal and your safety. This collar is too tight and could cause discomfort or injury.