Dakota Alert DCMT-4000 User manual

Wireless Motion
Detector Transmitter
DCMT-4000
USER GUIDE
www.dakotaalert.com
Dakota Alert®
WIRELESS SECURITY EQUIPMENT
TM

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This DCMT-4000 Dakota Alert Motion Detector transmits a signal to your DCR-4000 receiver
when it detects a person or vehicle in the monitored area. Connect multiple motion detectors
(or other transmitters) to your receiver to create a complete security system.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• Motion Detector Transmitter
• Plate mount
• Swivel mount
• Screws (4)
• User Guide
SETTING UP YOUR MOTION DETECTOR
1. Adjust the motion detector settings. See“Adjusting motion detector settings” on page 4.
2. Install a 9V alkaline battery (not included). See “Installing the battery”on page 7.
3. Select a tune and connect your motion detector to your receiver. See“Connecting to your
receiver” on page 7.
4. Mount your motion detector. See “Mounting your motion detector” on page 8.

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ADJUSTING MOTION DETECTOR SETTINGS
To adjust your settings, move the jumpers inside the motion detector’s case to complete a
circuit.
1. Remove the four screws on the back of the motion detector and remove the cover.
2. If the battery is connected, remove it from the motion detector.
Back
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3. Gently pull o the jumper for the setting you want to change.
Note: If you can’t remove the jumper with your ngers, you can use tweezers.
4. Gently slide the jumper back onto the pair of jumper pins that corresponds with the setting
you want.
Each setting has its own jumper group:
• Range: Changes the distance that the motion detector will sense motion.
L
M
Hi
L
M
Hi
L
M
Hi
Jumper
Jumper pin
Filter
Range
LED
Reset
L (low):
up to 25 ft. M (medium): up to 50 ft. Hi (high): up to 100 ft.

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• LED: Turns LEDs on or o.
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
• Filter: Changes the sensitivity level of the motion detector to lter out small movements like
leaves moving outside.
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
• Reset: Changes the minimum time between alarm activations.
120S
10S
120S
10S
5. When you’re nished adjusting the settings, replace the battery and cover, then secure with
the screws.
ON:
LED lights for 2
seconds when
motion is detected.
ON:
for outdoor use
OFF:
for indoor use
120S (120 seconds):
waits 120 seconds before
the alarm activates again
10S (10 seconds):
waits 10 seconds before
the alarm activates again

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INSTALLING THE BATTERY
1. Remove the four screws on the back of the motion detector and remove the cover.
2. Connect a 9V alkaline battery (not included) to the motion detector and place it in the
battery slot.
3. Replace the cover and secure with the screws.
CONNECTING TO YOUR RECEIVER
Note: You can connect up to 16 transmitters to your receiver.
1. Place your receiver and motion detector near each other.
Note: Be careful not to activate your motion detector until you nd the tune you want. Consider
covering the sensor to avoid accidentally activating it.
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 Cannon in D
3 Westminster 7 Bird Chirping 11 Morning
4 Fur Elise 8 Twinkle Twinkle 12 Toreador March
4. After you choose a tune, activate the motion detector (wave your hand in front of the
motion sensor). The receiver emits a short beep.

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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, activate the motion detector. You’ll hear the selected tune through your
receiver and the lights will ash.
MOUNTING YOUR MOTION DETECTOR
Note: For the maximum range between the motion detector and receiver, mount the motion detector on
a wooden post or tree (steel posts may interfere with the signal). Although the maximum range is about ½
mile, obstructions such as hills, trees, metal siding and stucco can reduce that range.
1. Select a location to mount the motion detector. For the best results:
» Mount the motion detector to a wooden post or tree (steel posts may interfere with the
signal).
» Place 3-4 feet o the ground and about 20 feet from the side of the drive.
» The motion detector will detect people or vehicles to about 100 hundred feet, but
occasionally it may detect much farther. For this reason, avoid pointing the transmitter at
roads in the distance.
» Keep the motion detector completely immobile to prevent false signals. Avoid mounting
the transmitter on imsy objects or small-diameter trees that may move in the wind.
2. Select a mounting bracket.
» The plate mount is ideal for outdoor applications such as trees and posts.
» The swivel mount is for indoor applications such as pointing towards doorways,
windows, or any time more adjustment is needed for the transmitter position.

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3. Use a drill and the included screws to mount the bracket. Make sure that the arrow on the
bracket is facing up.
4. Slide the transmitter down onto the bracket. The LED on the transmitter should be toward
the top of the case to work properly.
Plate
mount
Swivel mount Or
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ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
• Press the (volume) button repeatedly to adjust the volume (four levels and o). The lights
show the volume level for four seconds.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Power source: 9V alkaline battery
• Motion detection range: Low: up to 25 ft.,
Medium: up to 50 ft., High: up to 100 ft.
• Wireless range: Up to 1 mi. (1.6 km)*
*Actual range will vary depending on local terrain and obstructions.
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• Dimensions (H × W × D): 4.5 × 3 × 2.25 in. (11.4 x 7.6 x 5.7 cm)
• Operating temperature: -30 to 120°F (-34.4 to 48.9°C)
• Operating frequencies: 433 MHz
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.
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.

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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.

Dakota Alert, Inc.
www.dakotaalert.com
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Address: 32556 477th Ave. | P0 Box 130 | Elk Point, SD 57025
18-0640
Dakota Alert®
WIRELESS SECURITY EQUIPMENT
TM