DCMT-2500 Wireless Transmitter Owner’s Manual
Warnings This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules, Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Installation: The DCMT-2500 transmitter is used with the Dakota Alert DCR-2500 receiver. The DCMT-2500 transmitter uses a passive infrared (PIR) detector to detect people, vehicles or large animals at the monitored location.
Operation: (Always test unit prior to installation) 1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws (Figure 1, A-D) at each corner of the DCMT until the transmitter separates into two pieces. Figure 2 Figure 1 A B C D 2. Connect a 9-volt alkaline battery to the transmitter (Figure 2). 3. For maximum range between the transmitter and receiver, the transmitter should be mounted on a wooden post or tree (steel posts may cause interference with the radio signal).
Mounting the transmitter: 1. Select a location to mount the transmitter, such as a post or tree. 2. For best results, the transmitter should be about three to four feet off the ground, and about twenty feet from the side of the drive. 3. The transmitter will detect people or vehicles to about fifty feet, but occasionally it may detect much farther. For this reason, it is best to avoid pointing the transmitter at streets or roads in the distance. 4.
. Once the location is selected, choose the proper mounting bracket. The transmitter comes with two mounting brackets. The plate mount (Figure 3-1) is for outdoor applications such as trees, posts, etc. The swivel mount (Figure 3-2) is for indoor applications such as pointing towards dorways, windows, etc. Any time more adjustment is needed for the transmitter position. 6. After the bracket is mounted, slide the transmitter down into place.
Mount the transmitter with the LED towards the top for proper installation. Correct Installation Incorrect Installation LED LED LOW BATTERY ALERT: If the receiver sounds a second alert 30 seconds after the first alert, provided nothing activates the transmitter again, the 9-volt battery in the transmitter should be changed. 6.
PIR settings (Figure 4) The jumpers settings are as follows: Range: High: more than 50 feet Medium: 20-50 feet Low: less than 20 feet LED: ON: LED will flash when it detects OFF: LED is always dark Filter: ON: set for outdoor use OFF: set for indoor use Reset: 10 seconds to reset after activation 120 seconds to reset after activation Figure 4 PIR with cover removed Note: If the range is set to “low,” the filter should be set to “off” or the detection will be limited. Reset Filter LED Range 7.
Coding the transmitter: Note: The transmitters and receivers are preset at the factory. DO NOT change settings, unless changing the tune or experiencing false signals. 1. Locate the dip switches in the DCMT-2500 circuit board (Figure 5). Switch 9 Switch 10 Channel Tune On On 1 Classical 8. Off On 2 Westminster On Off 3 Ding Dong Off Off 4 Whistle { 3. Switches 9 and 10 (Figure 5-4) are for the zone/channel settings on the transmitter. The four zones are listed in the table below.
Coding the receiver: 1. Open the receiver case by inserting a small screwdriver into one of the pry notches on the side of the case. (refer to receiver manual) 2. Gently lift off the front cover. 3. Locate the eight dip switches on the receiver and make sure they are set identically to dip switches 1-8 on the transmitter. Note: If more than one transmitter is used with the receiver, the first eight dip switches of all transmitters must match the eight dip switches of the receiver.
Troubleshooting the DCMT-2500 Although the DCMT-2500 should be very reliable, there are occasions when you might have false alarms or a failure to alert. If you are getting false alarms, please try this: • Set filter jumper to “ON”. • Decrease range jumper. • Make sure that the transmitter is not pointing at a road in the distance. • The sun may be causing false signals; try to relocate the transmitter to a different position. • Make sure the transmitter is not detecting animals.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you encounter any difficulty in the operation of this product after reading the 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 material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase.
Dakota Alert, Inc. 32556 E. Main Street P0 Box 130 Elk Point, SD 57025 phone: (605) 356-2772 fax: (605) 356-3662 web: www.dakotaalert.
