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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 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

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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

Summary of Contents for DAPT-4000

Page 1: ...Dakota Alert TM WIRELESS SECURITY EQUIPMENT Directional Wireless Probe Transmitter DAPT 4000 USER GUIDE www dakotaalert com ...

Page 2: ...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 transmitte...

Page 3: ...atteries 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 3 ...

Page 4: ...utton 3 Press the volume repeatedly until you find the tune you want to use for the vehicle entering 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 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 4 Pl...

Page 5: ...ar 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 sho...

Page 6: ...OARD Press B button to activate the transmitter for outgoing traffic Press A button to activate the transmitter for incoming traffic B A Lead Wires From Probes Sensitivity Adjustment WHITE GREEN RED BLACK Slow Fast Speed Control ...

Page 7: ...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 off 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 7 ADJUSTING THE SENSITIVITY The small d...

Page 8: ...imum 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 8 NOTE If you only want a signal when a vehicle enters program only the A button not the B button ...

Page 9: ...erfere with the radio signal Turn the sensitivity knob clockwise to increase the sensitivity 9 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 level...

Page 10: ...rranty you will be notified of any charges before work is done 10 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 605 356 2772 f...

Page 11: ...rates 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 off a...

Page 12: ...Dakota Alert WIRELESS SECURITY EQUIPMENT TM Dakota Alert Inc www dakotaalert com Phone 605 356 2772 Fax 605 356 3662 Address 32556 477th Ave PO Box 130 Elk Point SD 57025 ...

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