Gamma2 NANO Programmable Automated Pet Feeder
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING UNIT. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Components
- Base Unit
- Food Hopper
- Bowl
- Lid
- Micro USB Plug
- Universal USB Power Supply
- (4) “AA” Batteries (NOT INCLUDED)
- NOTE: Phillips Head Screwdriver is required to insert “AA” Batteries. This ensures batteries are safely kept away from pet access.
- NOTE: Phillips Head Screwdriver is required to insert “AA” Batteries. This ensures batteries are safely kept away from pet access.
Display panel & features
- CLOCK: Programs the display time.
- PRESET MEALS: Choose between (6) pre-programmed meal schedules.
- MEAL TIME: Programs custom MEAL TIME, up to (6) per day.
- MEAL SIZE: Programs custom MEAL SIZE.
- SLOW: Toggles slow feed setting ON/OFF.
- MANUAL: Press to dispense food between programmed meals.
- 12/24: Toggles between 12 and 24-hour CLOCK display.
- OZ/G: Toggles displayed food portions between Ounces and Grams.
- UP/DOWN BUTTONS: Used to maneuver various program settings.
- ENTER: Press confirm program settings.
- POWER: Hold to turn the unit ON/OFF.
- LOW BATTERY: Will light up when the battery is low.
- ERROR: Will light up when an error is detected.
Section 1: product assembly
- Remove the Battery Door on the bottom of the BASE UNIT and install (4) new AA batteries. Once complete, reinstall the Battery Door.
- Note: Phillips Head Screwdriver is required to remove the screw to install Battery Door.
- Note: Phillips Head Screwdriver is required to remove the screw to install Battery Door.
- Install MICRO USB PLUG.
- Note: There is a channel to route the plug LEFT, RIGHT, or to the BACK of the unit.
- Attach FOOD HOPPER starting on the backside. Once back two hooks are engaged, tilt forward to lock in place. It will snap when engaged. The connection
should be firm. Once installed, DO NOT remove it.- Note: The FOOD HOPPER will flex down, or wiggle when pushed down on the BASE UNIT. This is normal.
- Note: The FOOD HOPPER will flex down, or wiggle when pushed down on the BASE UNIT. This is normal.
- Slide BOWL into the Base Unit. It will snap when engaged. To remove the bowl, press the circular lock button on either side of the bowl and pull forward
- Fill the Food Hopper with dry pet food. Squeeze yellow latches on LID to unlock, once aligned and engaged to Food Hopper, release latches to lock LID in place.
- Note: The lid only assembles one way, the front has a circular shape.
- Insert the Micro USB plug into the UNIVERSAL USB POWER SUPPLY and plug it into a standard wall outlet
section 2: quick start guide
Assemble the feeder
- See page 2 for details.
Set the clock
- 1) Press the “CLOCK” button to manually set the time
- a) The CLOCK LED will illuminate (Feeder is pre-programmed to 12-hour clock mode)
- 2) Select AM/PM
- a) Press the UP arrow to select AM
- b) Press the DOWN arrow to select PM
- c) Press ENTER to confirm
- 3) Select HOURS
- a) Press UP or DOWN arrow to adjust hours
- b) Press ENTER to confirm
- 4) Select MINUTES
- a) Press the UP or DOWN arrow to adjust the minutes
- b) Press ENTER to confirm and complete CLOCK programming
Choose a preset meal option
- 1) Press the “PRESET MEALS” button
- a) The PRESET MEALS LED will illuminate
- b) Press the UP or DOWN arrow to select a Preset Meal option from the list below (P1-P6)
- PRESET MEALS CHART
MEALS/DAY OZ/MEAL G/MEAL CUPS/MEAL* P1 – 3 to 12 LB PET 2 1.0 OZ 28 G 1/4 P2 – 3 to 12 LB PET 3 1.0 OZ 28 G 1/4 P3 – 13 to 20 LB PET 1 4.0 OZ 112 G 1 P4 – 13 to 20 LB PET 2 2.0 OZ 56 G 1/2 P5- 21 to 35 LB PET 2 4.0 OZ 112 G 1 P6- 21 to 35 LB PET 4 2.0 OZ 56 G 1/2
Section 3: Custom Meal Programming
Program meal time
- 1) Press the “MEAL TIME” button
- a) The MEAL TIME LED will illuminate. A MEAL TIME counter will appear in the bottom left. It will be flashing “1”.
- b) Press ENTER to begin programming MEAL TIME #1
- a) The MEAL TIME LED will illuminate. A MEAL TIME counter will appear in the bottom left. It will be flashing “1”.
- 2) Press ENTER to edit the displayed MEAL TIME
- a) LCD display goes into MEAL TIME set mode
- b) AM/PM segment flashes (12-hour clock mode)
- 3) Select AM/PM
- a) Press the UP arrow to select AM
- b) Press the DOWN arrow to select PM
- c) Press ENTER to confirm
- 4) Select HOURS
- a) Press the UP or DOWN arrow to adjust hours
- b) Press ENTER to confirm
- 5) Select MINUTES
- a) Press the UP or DOWN arrow to adjust the minutes
- b) Press ENTER to confirm. This will complete MEAL TIME #1.
- 6) To Program an additional MEAL TIME
- a) Press the “MEAL TIME” button to re-enter the programming
- b) The MEAL TIME counter will be flashing “1”
- c) Press the UP arrow to select MEAL TIME #2
- d) Press ENTER to begin programming
- e) Repeat steps 2-5 to program an additional MEAL TIME
- f) Repeat this process for as many meal times as desired (up to 6)
Section 4: determining proper meal size
Calculating meal size from ounces or grams to cups
- The NANO Automated Pet Feeder uses a dual-beam weigh mechanism and digital microprocessor to provide PRECISION PORTION CONTROL by dispensing food based on weight. Other automated feeders dispense food based on volume, which can potentially under or overfeed the pet due to the variation and inconsistency between kibble sizes.
- Because many users may be more familiar with determining a portion based on Cups, see below for an Estimated Conversion Guide. This guide was created using the average measurements of 10 of the top-selling cat and dog foods
OUNCES GRAMS CUPS 1.0 28 1/4 2.0 56 1/2 3.3 91 3/4 4.0 112 1 5.0 140 1 1/4 6.0 168 1 1/2 7.3 203 1 3/4 8.0 224 2 - If a more precise conversion is necessary, use the following steps to calculate the exact conversion from Ounces or Grams to Cups for your preferred pet food.
Use MANUAL FEED to Calculate Meal Size: - 1) Press the MANUAL FEED button until an appropriate meal size is dispensed. Make reference to the amount in Ounces or Grams dispensed on the LCD Display.
- Note: Ounces or Grams dispensed will appear on the display for 10 seconds.
- 2) Validate the amount dispensed against a measuring cup. If this is dispensed too much or too little, repeat this process as needed until the proper MEAL SIZE is confirmed.
- 3) Note the conversion from Cups to Ounces or Grams of your preferred food. This will be your desired MEAL SIZE for this specific pet food. If you change pet foods, it will be necessary to revert.
Section 5: control panel functions
Preset meals
- The PRESET MEALS function is the quickest way of selecting a customized daily meal schedule. The NANO has (6) Preset Meal options to choose from. Once selected, it will override the DEFAULT MEAL SETTINGS.
- Note: If a Preset Meal option is selected, it will become your meal schedule.
- It can then be further customized as desired in MEAL TIME AND MEAL SIZE programming. (page 3)
- IMPORTANT: Pressing the “PRESET MEALS” button in the middle of the adjusting setting will exit PRESET MEALS programming, WITHOUT saving any changes. If no keys are pressed in 30 seconds, PRESET MEALS programming will end WITHOUT saving any changes
- PRESET MEALS CHART
MEALS/DAY OZ/MEAL G/MEAL CUPS/MEAL P1 – 3 to 12 LB PET 2 1.0 OZ 28 G 1/4 P2 – 3 to 12 LB PET 3 1.0 OZ 28 G 1/4 P3 – 13 to 20 LB PET 1 4.0 OZ 112 G 1 P4 – 13 to 20 LB PET 2 2.0 OZ 56 G 1/2 P5- 21 to 35 LB PET 2 4.0 OZ 112 G 1 P6- 21 to 35 LB PET 4 2.0 OZ 56 G 1/2
Power button
- The POWER BUTTON allows the user to turn off the unit while maintaining the user-defined CLOCK, MEAL TIME, and MEAL SIZE Programming. This is
helpful when you want to temporarily suspend dispensing meals, like an out-of-town trip. When in Off Mode, meals WILL NOT dispense. Programming will be saved if power is connected through a Power Supply or Battery Backup. - 1) Press and hold the POWER BUTTON for 2 seconds to turn the unit off
- a) Note: The LCD Display will go blank while in the Off Mode
- 2) Follow the same steps to turn the unit back on
- a) Display will show the current time when on. User-defined CLOCK, MEAL TIME, and MEAL SIZE programming will be retained, and feeder will dispense.
- IMPORTANT: When the unit is in Off Mode NO FOOD WILL BE DISPENSED
Section 6: Troubleshooting
- 1) If no time is shown on the LCD Display:
- a) Turn on the Power Button. It is possible the unit is in the Off Mode.
- b) Make sure the wall outlet is functioning by plugging in a different electrical device.
- c) Check the connection of the Micro USB Plug and Universal USB Power Supply. It is possible the connection has come loose.
- d) Change Backup Batteries.
- 2) If the clock is flashing:
- a) The unit has lost power. Resetting user-defined CLOCK, MEAL TIME and MEAL SIZE programming will be necessary.
- b) Note: Until the unit is reprogrammed, it will revert to the DEFAULT MEAL SETTINGS.
- 3) If the “Error” indicator is flashing, this indicates the unit did not completely deliver the full amount of food program for the meal:
- a) Turn the unit off by using the Power Button, and empty the Food Hopper.
- b) Check for food jamming in the throat of the Base Unit. Note: To avoid damaging the unit, DO NOT use tools.
- c) Check for jamming around the food discharge door.
- d) Dislodge any food jams. Reminder: Works best with ½” food diameter food or smaller.
- e) Re-assemble, refill with food, and turn on the unit.
- f) Press the MANUAL button on the display to ensure the unit will properly dispense food.
- Note: If the clock is flashing, the unit has lost all power. Resetting user-defined CLOCK, MEAL TIME and MEAL SIZE programming will be necessary.
- 4) Error light is flashing, with an overfilled bowl:
- a) The unit is not able to dispense based on food being unable to fall from the Base Unit.
- b) Empty the bowl so future meals can be dispensed properly.
- c) If overfilling consistently occurs, the user-defined MEAL SIZE should be reduced.
- 5) If the “LOW BATTERY” indicator light is lit:
- a) Ensure the Micro USB Plug is connected to the Base Unit and the Universal USB The power supply is plugged into a wall outlet. Make sure no connections have come loose.
- b) Make sure the wall outlet is functioning by plugging in a different electrical device.
- c) Refer to the Battery installation instructions and install new batteries.
- d) If the clock flashes, the unit loses all power. Resetting user-defined CLOCK, MEAL TIME and MEAL SIZE programming will be necessary. Replacement parts are available at: www.petmate.com
Section 7: warnings
Warning
- DO NOT place anything on top of the feeder to avoid affecting the accuracy of the weighing mechanism.
- The base unit should NOT be submerged in water at any time, this will damage electronic components and void the Warranty.
- Use only with supplied Universal USB Power Supply. DO NOT use a USB wall outlet or plug into other USB-powered devices like a portable charger or computer.
- DO NOT place Power Supply or Micro USB Plug in water or liquids to protect against electric shock
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Gamma2 NANO Programmable Automated Pet Feeder-FAQs
How do I reset my automatic pet feeder?
Press and hold the “Feed” button on the front of the feeder for 5 seconds. A beep will sound, indicating that the device has been reset to factory settings.
What voltage does the pet feeder require?
The feeder operates on a 5V power supply. It is recommended to use the original adapter and replace the batteries every six months if not in use for an extended period.
Why is my pet feeder offline?
If your feeder shows a flashing offline light, it will still dispense food as scheduled if it has power. Check your home WiFi connection and restart your router if necessary. If other devices are also offline, contact your internet service provider.
Why is my pet feeder blinking red?
A red blinking light every 5 seconds usually indicates low battery power or improperly inserted batteries. Make sure the batteries are installed correctly and replace them if needed.
What are the benefits of an automatic pet feeder?
Automatic feeders help keep food fresh by protecting it from air and contaminants. They also provide scheduled and portion-controlled feeding, ensuring pets receive consistent meals.
Which way does the feeder’s compartment rotate?
The feeding compartment rotates counterclockwise when dispensing food.
What is 2.4GHz WiFi, and why does it matter?
The 2.4GHz WiFi band provides better coverage but slower speeds, while 5GHz WiFi offers faster speeds with less range. Most smart pet feeders require a 2.4GHz connection for stable operation.
Can the pet feeder work without the internet?
Yes. Once the automatic feeding schedule is set via the app, the feeder will continue dispensing food even if it goes offline. However, you won’t be able to control or adjust settings remotely until it reconnects.
What is the purpose of a pet feeder?
A pet feeder is designed to automate and regulate feeding, ensuring consistent portions and meal times. It helps manage a pet’s diet, prevents overeating, and maintains food freshness.