INSTALLATION:
The DCPT-2500 transmitter is used with the Dakota Alert DCR-2500 receiver. The DCPT-2500 transmitter
uses a magnetic probe and 15 metres of direct burial cable to detect vehicles at the monitored location. When
the transmitter detects a vehicle it will send a signal to the receiver which will sound one of 4 different tones
(Classical , Westminster Chime, Ding Dong, Whistle) for a few seconds. The transmitter can be used to monitor
driveways, drive-up windows, etc.
Note: Test the DCPA-2500 system before burying the probe. Place the probe above ground where it
will be installed, then test it by having a car drive by the probe.
Operation: (Always test unit prior to installation)
1. Install 4 CR123 batteries in the transmitter. (figure 1)
2. Set the dip switches 1-8 on the transmitter module to match the receiver.
3. Set dip switches 9 &10 to control the desired zone, tune and relay output.
4. Bury the probe next to the driveway and bury the wire over to a tree or post.
5. Mount the transmitter box on a tree or post about 1.2m to 1.5m off the ground.
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). Although the maximum range is about
800 metres, things such as hills, trees, metal siding and stucco can all reduce the range.
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 DCPT-2500
transmitter.
2. The first 8 dip switches are for the frequency
setting (256 combinations) (figure 1-1). Set the
first 8 switches to match the 8 switches in the
receiver.
3. Switches 9 & 10 are for the zone/channel setting
on the transmitter (Figure 1-2). The four zones are
shown in the table at right.
Switch 9 Switch 10
Channel
Tune
On
On
1
Classical
Off
On
2
Westminster
On
Off
3
Ding Dong
Off
Off
4
Whistle
FIGURE 1
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