Dakota Alert BBT-4000 User manual

Break Beam
Transmitter
BBT-4000
USER GUIDE
www.dakotaalert.com
Dakota Alert®
WIRELESS SECURITY EQUIPMENT
TM
This BBT-4000 Break Beam Transmitter sends a signal to your DCR-4000 receiver when it detects
moving objects, such as people and vehicles. Connect multiple break beam transmitters (or
other transmitters) to your receiver to create a complete security system.
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
• Break Beam Transmitter (2 sensors)
• Mounting hardware
» Right-angle brackets (4)
» Cross brackets (4)
» U-shaped brackets (4)
» M4 × 12 mm bolts (8)
» M5 × 18 mm bolts (8)
» M5 × 27 mm bolts (8)
» M4 nuts (8)
» M5 nuts (16)
• User Guide
Tools needed
• Phillips screwdriver
• Adjustable wrench
SETTING UP YOUR BREAK BEAM DETECTOR
1. Pair the sensors to each other. See “Pairing the sensors” on page 3.
2. Select a tune and code the break beam transmitter to your receiver. See “Coding your
receiver” on page 4.
3. Mount the sensor units. See “Mounting your sensors” on page 5.
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PAIRING THE SENSORS
1. Place sensors A and B on a at surface, 6–12 inches (15.2–30.5 cm) apart, with the three IR
windows on the sides of the sensors facing each other.
A
B
2. Press the power button on sensor A until the button lights solid red, then press the power
button on sensor B until the button lights solid red. The sensor units pair. Leave the sensors
in place until both power button lights turn o (about one minute).
B
3. Test the transmitter by completely blocking all three IR windows. You should hear a click and
the indicator light in the center window of sensor A lights.
Power button Power button
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6–12 in.
(15.2–30.5 cm)
IR windows
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Power button
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on sensor B
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CODING YOUR RECEIVER
Note: You can connect up to 16 transmitters to your receiver.
1. Place your receiver and the break beam transmitter near each other.
Note: Sensor unit A contains the radio transmitter.
2. Press and hold the MODE and (volume) buttons for three seconds. When all four lights
ash, release the buttons.
3. Press (volume) repeatedly until you nd the tune you want to use.
1 Ding Dong (high) 5 Alarm/Siren 9 William Tell
2 Ding Dong (low) 6 Coo Coo Clock 10 Canon in D
3 Westminster 7 Bird Chirping 11 Morning
4 Fur Elise 8 Twinkle Twinkle 12 Toreador March
4. After you choose a tune, block a sensor’s IR windows to activate the transmitter. The receiver
emits a short beep.
5. If you are coding more than one transmitter, repeat steps 3 and 4.
6. After your transmitter(s) are coded, press and hold the MODE button until the LEDs stop
ashing.
7. To test the tune, block a sensor’s IR windows. You’ll hear the selected tune through your
receiver and the lights will ash.
Block a sensor’s IR windows with
cardboard or other solid object
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MOUNTING YOUR SENSORS
Before you mount, choose a mounting location:
• The recommended mounting height is 3 feet (0.9 m). This will help avoid false alerts from
small animals crossing under the beam but still detect people and vehicles.
• The sensors can be mounted up to 300 ft. (91.4 m) apart.
• Mount the sensors on a stable surface. Do not install where trees or other objects can block
the beam.
Circular post mounting
1. Attach the right-angle bracket to the cross bracket using two M4 nuts and two M4 × 12 mm
bolts. Repeat for all brackets.
2. Attach a right-angle bracket to the top and bottom of each sensor unit using four M5 nuts
and four M5 × 18 mm bolts.
3. Mount sensor unit B rst, attaching it to a post with two U-shaped brackets, four M5 nuts,
and four M5 × 27 mm bolts. Tighten securely, making sure that the sensor is level and the IR
windows are facing toward where you will mount sensor unit A.
Note: If the U-shaped bracket doesn’t t your post, use a vise to bend it to the correct shape.
4. Mount sensor unit A to a post with two U-shaped brackets, four M5 nuts, and four
M5 × 27 mm bolts. Tighten securely, making sure that the sensor is level and that the IR
windows are facing toward sensor unit B.
Note: When the sensor units align, sensor unit A’s indicator light blinks.
Right-angle bracket
M4 nuts
Cross bracket
M4 × 12 mm
bolts
M5 nuts
M5 × 18 mm
bolts
M5 × 27 mm
bolts
M5 nuts
U-shaped brackets
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5. Test your break beam transmitter to make sure that the sensors are aligned:
» Cover only the top two windows – the sensor should not alert. If it does, raise the sensor
about an inch.
» Cover only the bottom two windows – the sensor should not alert. If it does, lower the
sensor about an inch.
» Cover all three windows – the unit should alert. When properly aligned, the sensors only
alert when all three infrared holes are covered.
Note: The IR windows must be blocked for at least 0.1 seconds (100 ms). If an object passes through
faster than that, it will not be detected.
Flat surface mounting
1. Attach a right-angle bracket to the top and bottom of each sensor using four M5 nuts and
four M5 × 18 mm bolts.
2. Mount sensor B to a at surface using screws that are appropriate to your material and
surface (not included). Make sure that the sensor is level and the IR windows are facing
toward where you will mount sensor A.
Tip: Use the built-in levels to help keep the sensors in-line.
3. Mount sensor A to a at surface. Make sure that the sensor is level and that the IR windows
are facing toward sensor B.
4. Test your break beam transmitter to make sure that the sensors are aligned:
» Cover only the top two windows – the sensor should not alert. If it does, raise the sensor
about an inch.
» Cover only the bottom two windows – the sensor should not alert. If it does, lower the
sensor about an inch.
» Cover all three windows – the unit should alert. When properly aligned, the sensors only
alert when all three infrared holes are covered.
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RECHARGING THE TRANSMITTER
The sensors automatically recharge using built-in solar panels. If using in a dark, interior space
without light, you can recharge the sensor using the power adapter that came with your
receiver:
1. Remove the red plug on the back of the sensor.
2. Connect a power adapter from the power jack to a power outlet.
Note: Your sensors’batteries last 2–3 weeks without charging.
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
Press (volume) button repeatedly to adjust the volume (four levels and o). The lights show
the volume level for four seconds.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you are getting false alarms:
• Make sure that there are no tree branches or other obstructions blocking the sensors. If the
sensor is continually blocked, it will send an alert every hour.
• You may receive false alerts during extreme rain, snow, or fog.
If the transmitter is not detecting:
• Make sure that the transmitter is coded to the receiver. See “Coding your receiver” on page
4for coding instructions.
• Turn the sensors’power o for 60 seconds, then turn the power back on.
• Move the transmitter closer to the receiver.
• Keep the transmitter away from large metal objects that may interfere with the radio signal.
• Make sure that the sensors are correctly aligned:
» Cover only the top two windows – the sensor should not alert.
» Cover only the bottom two windows – the sensor should not alert.
» Cover all three windows – the unit should alert. When properly aligned, the sensor unit
only alerts when all three infrared holes are covered.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Power source: Solar or AC adapter
• Frequency: 433.92 MHz
• Wireless range: Up to 1 mi. (1.6 km)*
• Operating temperature: -30 to 120°F (-34.4 to 48.9°C)
*Actual range will vary depending on local terrain and obstructions.
TECH SUPPORT
If you have problems using this product after reading this manual, please contact us. You can reach us by phone at
605-356-2772 from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday (Central Standard Time). We will be happy to answer
your questions and help you in any way we can.
SAFETY INFORMATION
• Only use this product for the detection of moving objects such as people and vehicles.
• Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the product.
• Do not install this unit with any other infrared detector. It may cause false alarms.
• Do clean and inspect the unit regularly for proper use. If any problem is found, contact Dakota Alert, Inc.
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Dakota Alert, Inc.
www.dakotaalert.com
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Address: 32556 477th Ave. | P0 Box 130 | Elk Point, SD 57025
19-0041
Dakota Alert®
WIRELESS SECURITY EQUIPMENT
TM
WARRANTY
Dakota Alert warrants this product to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from
the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, abuse, act of God, or improper
operation. If this product does become defective, simply return it to Dakota Alert. Please include a note describing
the troubles along with your name and return address as well as the original sales receipt. If the product is covered
under the warranty it will be repaired or replaced at no charge. If it is not covered by the warranty, you will be
notied of any charges before work is done.
LEGAL NOTICES
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been
tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm. Go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov for more information.
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