Dakota Alert DAPT-4000 User manual

Dakota Alert
TM
WIRELESS SECURITY EQUIPMENT
Directional
Wireless Probe
Transmitter
DAPT-4000
USER GUIDE
www.dakotaalert.com

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 drive-
way or drive-up window. The DAPT-4000 can be used to detect the direction of travel of
a vehicle by using the dual probes.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• Wireless Probe Transmitter
• Dual probes with 50 ft. of direct burial wire
• User Guide
SETTING UP YOUR WIRELESS PROBE
1. Install the batteries. See “Installing the batteries”on page 3.
2. Select a tune and code your wireless probe to your receiver. See“Coding your
receiver” on page 4.
3. Position your probes and transmitter box. See “Positioning your transmitter” on
page 6.
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Please read the manual completely before proceeding

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 rst alert, and nothing has
activated the transmitter again, the batteries in the transmitter box are low and should
be replaced.
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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
ash, release the button.
3. Press the (volume) repeatedly until you nd the tune you want to use for the
vehicle entering.
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Ding Dong (high)
Ding Dong (low)
Westminster
Fur Elise
Alarm/Siren
Coo Coo Clock
Bird Chirping
Twinkle Twinkle
William Tell
Cannon in D
Morning
Toreador March
Beep (high)
Beep (low)
Beep, Beep
Beep, Beep,
Beep Beep
DCR-4000 & RE-4k Plus
RE-4k Plus
CODING YOUR RECEIVER
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Please refer to your receiver manual for complete details.

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
ashing (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 ash
on your receiver.
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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.

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DIAGRAM OF TRANSMITTER BOARD
Press “B” button to activate the
transmitter for outgoing trac.
Press “A” button to activate the
transmitter for incoming trac.
B
A
Lead Wires From Probes
Sensitivity
Adjustment
WHITE (+) GREEN (-)
RED (+)
BLACK (-)
Slow
Fast
Speed
Control

1. Lay the probes on top of the ground perpendicular to the driveway 4 feet (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 8)
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 ow of trac and should be separated by
4 ft. (1.2m). As a general rule, the vehicle should pass Probe“A”rst 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 4 to 5 feet
(1.2 to 1.5m) o the ground.
Note: Although the maximum wireless range is about one mile, obstructions such as hills, trees, metal siding,
and stucco can all reduce the range. Metal posts may interfere with the transmitter’s radio signal.
POSITIONING YOUR TRANSMITTER
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ADJUSTING THE SENSITIVITY
The small dial above the terminal block for Probe A and Probe B is the sen-
sitivity adjustment. If you are having diculty 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 2 to 35 mph. Use the slow
setting if the main road has high speed truck trac.
FAST-will detect vehicles travelling from approximately 2 to 45 mph.

Transmitter
box
Probe “B”
50 FEET
4 FEET
MAIN ROAD
DRIVEWAY
Probe “A”
“Minimum recommended
distance”
Place probes perpendicular to the driveway
NOTE: It is recommended (but not required) to place the wire
in a conduit to protect from potential damage.
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NOTE: If you only want a signal when a vehicle enters,
program only the “A” button, not the “B” button.

If the transmitter is not detecting:
• Change the batteries in the transmitter
• Make sure the transmitter is coded to the receiver. See “Coding your
receiver”on page 4 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.
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more sensitive
If you are getting false alarms:
• Make sure that the probes are at least 50 feet from any main roads.
• Check the wire for damage to the insulation.
• Turn the sensitivity knob counterclockwise to reduce sensitivity.
TROUBLESHOOTING
• Press the (volume) button repeatedly to adjust the volume (four levels and o).
The lights show the volume level for four seconds.
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
less sensitive

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, address and phone number 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 under warranty,
you will be notied of any charges before work is done.
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* Although the maximum wireless range is about one mile, obstructions such as hills, trees, metal siding,
and stucco can all reduce the range. Metal posts may interfere with the transmitter’s radio signal.
WARRANTY
If you have problems using this product after reading this manual, please contact us.
You can reach us by phone at [phone] from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday-Friday
(Central Standard Time). We will be happy to answer any questions and help you in any
way we can.
TECH SUPPORT
•Power Source: (3) CR 123A batteries •Wireless Range: About 1 mile (1.6 km)*
•Frequency: 433.92 MHz •Probe Detection Range: Up to 10 ft. (3 m)
•Wire Length: 50 ft. (15 m)
•Operating Temperature: -30 to 120° F (-34 to 49° C)
SPECIFICATIONS

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) the device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modications not expressly approved by the part
responsible for compliance could void the users 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 instal-
lation. 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 and 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
LEGAL NOTICES
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Dakota Alert
WIRELESS SECURITY EQUIPMENT
TM
Dakota Alert, Inc.
www.dakotaalert.com
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Address: 32556 477th Ave.
PO Box 130
Elk Point, SD 57025