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INSTALLATION 

The receiver should be mounted in the interior of the vehicle so that it is not exposed to 

moisture.  It can be secured using the two mounting holes or with a double sided adhesive 
tape, such as Velcro.  Power, ground, ignition, and all outputs are connected to the push-and-
lock terminal strip along the front edge of the controller.  The antenna plugs into the 3 pin 
connector, next to the terminal strip.  The antenna should be mounted away from any power 
wires or motors higher up in the vehicle. 

 

The connections to the main terminal strip are listed on Page 1.  The unit only needs 

power and ground connected to operate.  The others should be hooked up according to your 
application.  The IGN terminal can be connect to a key on +12V source 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 how to wire 
ground switched relays to outputs 1A – 6B shown on the first page.  Single and dual relay 
packs can be used for the CMDX outputs.  Additional relay packs are available separately from 
Dakota Digital.     
 

 

FIGURE 1 

Wiring a high current relay (ground switched). 

 
If wiring through the door jambs, consider 

DAKOTA DIGITAL MAGNUM SHOOTERS 

to eliminate having any wires running through your door jams.  Refer to the following diagrams 
for connection to your particular actuators and power windows. 

 
 
 

 

 

  Wiring through door jamb             Using MAGNUM SHOOTERS! 

 

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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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