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Dakota Digital COMMANDER Series Manual

Dakota Digital COMMANDER Series Manual

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COMMANDER SERIES REMOTE CONTROL ENTRY SYSTEM
MAN# 650026-A

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  • Page 1 CMDX COMMANDER SERIES REMOTE CONTROL ENTRY SYSTEM MAN# 650026-A...
  • Page 2 Terminal Connection Switch Position Output function chassis ground 1A momentary 1B latching to constant +12V power 1A and 1B are toggling momentary to key on +12V power 2A momentary 2B latching grounding(-) output to relay 2A and 2B are toggling momentary coil 3A momentary 3B latching grounding(-) output to relay...
  • Page 3: Additional Transmitters

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the CMDX Commander from Dakota Digital. This, along with many other products that Dakota Digital has to offer, represent the latest in electronics technology for your street rod, classic car, truck, or custom vehicle. The CMDX package includes: •...
  • Page 4: Installation

    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.
  • Page 5 The following pages of the manual show some common applications and how to wire relays to the CMDX outputs. These are only suggestions and other relay configurations are possible depending on your application or device to be driven. DOOR AND TRUNK LATCH WIRING. Latches and latch actuators are not included in the kit.
  • Page 6 Power window regulators are not included with the remote system base kit. They are available separately from Dakota Digital. This remote system is designed to wire into existing power windows or installed at the same time as power windows are added to the vehicle. Use the diagram which matches the way your power windows are connected.
  • 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).
  • Page 8 There 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.
  • Page 9: Power Door Lock Wiring

    POWER DOOR LOCK WIRING The trunk raise/lower channels can also be used for power door locks to add more security to the vehicle. The door lock actuators are not 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.
  • Page 10 POWER DOOR LOCK WIRING FIGURE 11 Connection to power door locks with a 5-wire switch. TRANSMITTER BUTTON NUMBERING OUTPUT CONTROLLED...
  • Page 11 OPERATION FOR MODE 1, DIP switch OFF momentary toggling 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.
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13 10. When you are finished, turn the ignition key off to exit the programming mode and restart the system.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting Guide

    CMDX COMMANDER SERIES REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY DAKOTA DIGITAL (the Company) warrants to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of this remote control product that should any included control relays, electronic module, or transmitters under normal use and condition, be proven defective in material or workmanship DURING THE LIFETIME OF THE CAR IN WHICH IT WAS ORIGINALLY INSTALLED, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced (at the Company’s...

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