Dakota Alert DAPT-4000 User manual

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The DAPT-4000 is a wireless transmitter that will send a radio signal to your DCR-4000 or RE-4k Plus
receiver when in detects a vehicle in the monitored location, such as a driveway or drive-up window. The
DAPT-4000 can be used to detect the direction of travel of a vehicle by using the dual probes.
Directional
Wireless Probe
Transmitter
DAPT-4000
USER GUIDE

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
• Wireless Probe Transmitter
• Dual probes with 15m of direct burial wire
• User Guide
Please read the manual completely before proceeding
SETTING UP YOUR WIRELESS PROBE
1. Install the batteries. See “Installing the batteries” below.
2. Select a tune and code your wireless probe to your receiver.
See “Coding your receiver” on page 3.
3. Position your probes and transmitter box. See “Positioning your transmitter” on pages 4 & 5.
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
1. Open the transmitter box.
2. Install new (3) CR123A batteries. Make sure that the + and – symbols on the batteries match the
symbols in the compartment.
LOW BATTERY ALERT: If you hear a second alert after the first alert, and nothing has activated the
transmitter again, the batteries in the transmitter box are low and should be replaced.

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CODING YOUR RECEIVER
(Note: Please refer to your receiver manual for complete details.)
1. Place your receiver and wireless probe transmitter near each other.
Note: Do not move or place metal near the probe until you select the tune you want.
2. Press and hold the MODE button for three seconds. When all of the blue LED lights flash, release the
button.
3. Press the (volume) repeatedly until you find the tune you want to use for the vehicle entering.
NOTE: If you only want a signal when a vehicle enters, program only the “A” button. If you only
want a signal when a vehicle exits, program only the “B” button.
4. After you choose a tune, activate the wireless probe transmitter by pressing the “A” button on the
transmitter board (SEE DIAGRAM NEXT PAGE). You should hear a short beep from the receiver.
5. Press the volume button again until you hear the sound you want for a vehicle leaving.
6. After choosing a tune, activate the wireless probe transmitter by pressing the “B” button on the
transmitter board. You should hear a short beep from the receiver.
7. If you are programming more than one transmitter, repeat steps 3-6.
*Up to 16 zones can be coded to one receiver (each “A” or “B” is considered one zone).
8. After your transmitter(s) are coded, press and hold the MODE button until the LEDs stop flashing
(about three seconds).
9. To test the tune, activate the wireless probe transmitter by pressing the “A” or “B” button again. You
should hear the selected tune and see the lights flash on your receiver.
DCR-4000 & RE-4k Plus RE-4k Plus
1 Ding Dong (high) 5 Alarm/Siren 9 William Tell 13 Beep (high)
2 Ding Dong (low) 6 Coo Coo Clock 10 Cannon in D 14 Beep (low)
3 Westminster 7 Bird Chirping 11 Morning 15 Beep, Beep
4 Fur Elise 8 Twinkle Twinkle 12 Toreador March 16 Beep, Beep, Beep Beep

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DIAGRAM OF TRANSMITTER BOARD
POSITIONING YOUR TRANSMITTER:
1. Lay the probes on top of the ground perpendicular to the driveway 1.2m apart. Then drive a car by the
probes to test the position. You should hear a chime from the receiver.
NOTE: The tune selected for the “A” button corresponds with the car passing Probe A then
Probe B. The tune selected for the “B” button corresponds with the car passing Probe B then
Probe A. (See diagram on Page 5)
2. After you have tested the location of the probes to make sure they detect properly, you can commit to
burying the probes and wire.
3. The probes need to be buried perpendicular to the flow of traffic and should be separated by 1.2m. As
a general rule, the vehicle should pass Probe “A” first then Probe “B” as it is entering the driveway.
4. Bury the wire to a nearby tree or post and mount the transmitter box about 1.2m-1.5m off the ground.
Sensitivity
Adjustment
Lead wires from probes
Speed control
Press “A” button to activate the
transmitter for incoming traffic.
Press “B” button to activate the
transmitter for outgoing traffic.

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ADJUSTING THE SENSITIVITY:
The small dial above the terminal block for Probe A and Probe B is the sensitivity adjustment. If you are
having difficulty detecting vehicles, rotate the dial clockwise (CW) to increase the sensitivity. If you are
experiencing false signals, rotate the dial counter clockwise (CCW) to decrease the sensitivity.
SPEED CONTROL:
• SLOW-will detect vehicles travelling from approximately 1 to 50 kph.
Use the slow setting if the main road has high speed truck traffic.
• FAST-will detect vehicles travelling from approximately 1 to 70 kph.
Note: Although the maximum wireless range is about 1.6km, obstructions such as hills,
trees, metal siding, and stucco can all reduce the range. Metal posts may interfere with the
transmitter’s radio signal.
Place probes perpendicular to the driveway
NOTE: If you only want a signal when a vehicle enters,
program only the “A” button, not the “B” button.
NOTE: It is recommended (but not required) to place the
wire in a conduit to protect from potential damage.
DRIVEWAY
MAIN ROAD
15m
‘Minimum recommended
distance’
Transmitter box
Probe “B”
1.2m
Probe “A”

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ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
Press the (volume) button repeatedly to adjust the volume (four levels and off ).
The lights show the volume level for four seconds.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you are getting false alarms:
• Make sure that the probe is at least 15m from any main roads.
• Check the wire for damage to the insulation.
• Turn the sensitivity knob counterclockwise to reduce the sensitivity.
If the transmitter is not detecting:
• Change the batteries in the transmitter.
• Make sure that the transmitter is coded to the receiver. See “Coding your
receiver” on page 3 for coding instructions.
• Move the transmitter closer to the receiver.
• Keep the transmitter away from large metal objects that may interfere with
the radio signal.
• Turn the sensitivity knob clockwise to increase the sensitivity.
Less sensitive
More sensitive

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SPECIFICATIONS
• Power source: (3) CR 123A batteries
• Frequency: 433.92 MHz
• Wireless range: Wireless range: 1.6km*
• Probe detection range: Up to 3m
• Wire length: 15m
• Operating temperature: -34.4 to 48.9°C
*Actual range will vary depending on local terrain and obstructions.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT:
If you encounter any difficulty in the operation of this product after reading the manual, please contact us.
We will be happy to answer your questions and help you in any way we can.
WARRANTY:
Dakota Alert warrants this product to be free of defects in material 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 Target Technology Ltd.
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 warranty it will be repaired or replaced at no charge. If it is not
covered by warranty, you will be notified of any charges before work is done.

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