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USER GUIDE www.dakotaalert.com This BBT-4000 Break Beam Transmitter sends a signal to your DCR-4000 receiver when it detects moving objects, such as people and vehicles. Connect multiple break beam transmitters (or other transmitters) to your receiver to create a complete security system.
PAIRING THE SENSORS 1. Place sensors A and B on a fl at surface, 6–12 inches (15.2–30.5 cm) apart, with the three IR windows on the sides of the sensors facing each other. Power button Power button 6–12 in. (15.2–30.5 cm) Red plug Red plug 2.
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CODING YOUR RECEIVER Note: You can connect up to 16 transmitters to your receiver. 1. Place your receiver and the break beam transmitter near each other. Note: Sensor unit A contains the radio transmitter. 2. Press and hold the MODE and (volume) buttons for three seconds.
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MOUNTING YOUR SENSORS Before you mount, choose a mounting location: • The recommended mounting height is 3 feet (0.9 m). This will help avoid false alerts from small animals crossing under the beam but still detect people and vehicles. • The sensors can be mounted up to 300 ft.
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5. Test your break beam transmitter to make sure that the sensors are aligned: » Cover only the top two windows – the sensor should not alert. If it does, raise the sensor about an inch. » Cover only the bottom two windows – the sensor should not alert. If it does, lower the sensor about an inch.
• Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the product. • Do not install this unit with any other infrared detector. It may cause false alarms. • Do clean and inspect the unit regularly for proper use. If any problem is found, contact Dakota Alert, Inc.
WARRANTY Dakota Alert warrants this product to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, abuse, act of God, or improper operation.