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REMOTE SYSTEM TRANSMITTER LOCK FUNCTION 

Due to the long range of this system, some customers may wish to avoid accidentally pressing a button 

and opening a door when they are out of sight of the vehicle.   Pressing buttons V and VI at the same time will 
lock the receiver from activating any of the outputs.  It will remain locked until buttons V and VI are pressed again. 

To lock the system: 

1. 

Press and release buttons V and VI at the same time. 

2. 

Press one of the other buttons to verify that the system is locked. 

To unlock the system: 

1. 

Press and release buttons V and VI at the same time. 

2. 

Press one of the other buttons to verify that the system is operating normally. 

 

PROGRAMMING SWITCHES 

There are seven programming switches located at the top of the CMDX.  They are used to set up the 

operation of the remote system and to enter the programming mode to program additional transmitters.  For 
output A momentary and output B latching the switch for that channel should be ON.  For toggling momentary 
outputs the switch for the channel should be OFF.  Switch 7 is used for programming additional transmitters, 
covered below in detail. 
Switch #1 

Select operation mode.  (changes output 1A and 1B, momentary or momentary/latch) 

Switch #2 

Select operation mode.  (changes output 2A and 2B, momentary or momentary/latch) 

Switch #3 

Select operation mode.  (changes output 3A and 3B, momentary or momentary/latch) 

Switch #4 

Select operation mode.  (changes output 4A and 4B, momentary or momentary/latch) 

Switch #5 

Select operation mode.  (changes output 5A and 5B, momentary or momentary/latch) 

Switch #6 

Select operation mode.  (changes output 6A and 6B, momentary or momentary/latch) 

Switch #7 

Enter testing and programming mode. 

 

BATTERY REPLACEMENT 

  

Should the transmitter function become weak or erratic, the battery in the key chain transmitter may be 

weak.  An indication of a weak battery is that the red indicator may have a dim glow to it when any button is 
pressed.  The battery is replaced in the following manner: 
1. 

Use a small, straight screwdriver to pry the two halves apart at the key ring attachment. 

2. 

Carefully separate the two case halves. 

3. 

Remove the battery, noting the (+) and (-) position. 

4. 

Replace the battery with a new 12 volt type GP23A battery which is available at most electronic stores 
(Radio Shack, battery stores, etc.). 

5. 

Carefully replace the top cover and snap the two pieces together. 

 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TESTING AND PROGRAMMING TRANSMITTERS 

All of the transmitters to be programmed into the system should be available.  This sequence will erase 

any previously programmed transmitters.  If a transmitter is lost or stolen, go through the programming sequence 
with the remaining transmitters and the lost one will be erased.  The programming light is located next to terminal 
strip, next to the ground connection.  The IGN terminal must be connected to enter the programming/testing mode 
as well as the power and ground terminals. 
Placing receiver into programming/testing mode. 

1.  Turn Switch #7 on. 
2.  Turn on the ignition switch(applying power to the IGN terminal). 
3.  The red programming light should come on and remain on steady. 

Testing the transmitters. 

4.  Press button V.  The programming light should flash as long as the button is held. 
5.  Press button I.  The programming light will flash if the transmitter is currently programmed in.  This will 

also resyncronize the transmitter with the decoder.  The number of flashes will indicate the transmitter 
number. 

Programming the transmitters. 

6.  Turn Switch #7 off.  The programming light should go off.   
7.  Press and release button number III.  The programming light should come on. 
8.  Press and release button number III again.  The programming light should flash and then go out.  It will 

flash once for the first transmitter, twice for the second, etc. 

9.  The transmitter is now stored.  If you have more transmitters, take the next transmitter and go back to 

step 7. 

Summary of Contents for COMMANDER Series

Page 1: ...CMDX COMMANDER SERIES REMOTE CONTROL ENTRY SYSTEM MAN 650026 A ...

Page 2: ...y 6 ON 6A momentary 6B latching OFF 6A and 6B are toggling momentary Terminal Connection GND chassis ground PWR to constant 12V power IGN to key on 12V power 1A grounding output to relay coil 1B grounding output to relay coil 2A grounding output to relay coil 2B grounding output to relay coil 3A grounding output to relay coil 3B grounding output to relay coil 4A grounding output to relay coil 4B g...

Page 3: ...is on to avoid the accidental opening of a door or some other undesired function during vehicle operation With the ignition on the only functions that are allowed to work are outputs 1A 1B 2A and 2B The ignition will disable all other outputs and keep latched outputs at their current state on or off ADDITIONAL TRANSMITTERS The transmitters supplied with your remote system have a unique serial numb...

Page 4: ...urce to disable outputs 3 6 to prevent accidental function while the key is on The CMDX should only be connected to a 12 volt battery for power and never solely to a battery charger All outputs are grounding or negative outputs designed to ONLY turn on external relays NEVER DIRECTLY CONNECT A CMDX OUTPUT TO A MOTOR SOLENOID LIGHTS OR SIMILAR LOAD INTERNAL CIRCUIT DAMAGE WILL RESULT Figure 1 shows ...

Page 5: ...hicle the CMDX system can be used to control them All outputs need to be wired through an external relay Latch motors and actuators also need to be connected to a momentary output NEVER hook a latch actuator to a latching output or motor damage could result All of the relays in Figure 2 are connected to A outputs or momentary outputs to ensure the latch motor is only powered while a button is pres...

Page 6: ...rness without the remote system Once the power windows are working correctly with the supplied switches then connect the remote system relay packs to the harness This will simplify correcting any wiring problems that may show up FIGURE 4 Connection to Specialty Downs Balls GM and other power window regulators using a 5 wire or center position grounding switch This wiring diagram can be used with m...

Page 7: ...FIGURE 5 Connection to power window regulators with a three wire 12 volt switch FIGURE 6 Connection to power windows with 4 wire switch not center position grounding 7 ...

Page 8: ...here are two single and two dual relay packs included with the CMDX There are additional relays available from Dakota Digital RLY 1 RLY 2 however any 12 volt automotive relay will work This diagram will show how to wire a relay to supply 12V to the desired load Depending on the desired operation a latching or momentary output could be used FIGURE 8 Connection to relays for operating accessories wi...

Page 9: ...included with the base package These are sold separately if needed for your application The CMDX should be setup for momentary toggling outputs to operate door lock motors extended power to the lock motor could damage the motor FIGURE 9 Connection to power door locks with 3 wire 12V switch FIGURE 10 Connection to power door locks with 3 wire grounding switch 9 ...

Page 10: ...POWER DOOR LOCK WIRING FIGURE 11 Connection to power door locks with a 5 wire switch TRANSMITTER BUTTON NUMBERING OUTPUT CONTROLLED 10 ...

Page 11: ...e the vehicle is in motion if connected to the appropriate output OPERATION FOR MODE 2 DIP switch ON momentary and latching outputs The key chain transmitter has six buttons They are labeled with roman numerals I II III IV V and VI The red light next to the programming switches will flash once briefly each time a button is pressed to verify the command has been received Button I controls outputs 1...

Page 12: ...cation of a weak battery is that the red indicator may have a dim glow to it when any button is pressed The battery is replaced in the following manner 1 Use a small straight screwdriver to pry the two halves apart at the key ring attachment 2 Carefully separate the two case halves 3 Remove the battery noting the and position 4 Replace the battery with a new 12 volt type GP23A battery which is ava...

Page 13: ...13 10 When you are finished turn the ignition key off to exit the programming mode and restart the system ...

Page 14: ...f the defect s To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage e g dated bill of sale specification of defects transportation prepaid to the factory This Warranty is valid for the original purchaser only and may not be transferred This warranty does not cover batteries nor extend to damage to vehicle electrical system...

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