How to wire a UT-3000 to a DA-500 Driveway Alarm

When I replace the battery in my Dakota Alert WMT-3000 the light keeps flashing…what does that mean?

This is perfectly normal…the light will flash for one full minute, and then stop. The system will be ready to go.

My Dakota Alert 2500 alarm system is intermittent, what can I do?

There are two quick and easy fixes for this. 1. Change the battery, we cannot over emphasize the importance of having a BRAND NEW, good quality (Duracell, Energizer etc.) battery in these transmitters, they can be quite picky. 2. Set all of your switches in both the transmitter and chime (the switches which control the [...]

My Dakota Alert 3000 alarm is intermittent, what can I do?

There are two quick and easy fixes for this. 1. Change the battery, we cannot over emphasize the importance of having a BRAND NEW, 9V, good quality (Duracell, Energizer etc.) battery in these transmitters, they can be quite picky. 2. Set all of your switches in both the transmitter and chime (the switches which control [...]

Is it possible to have multiple chimes with the Dakota Alert 2500 driveway sensors?

Yes, the driveway sensors can transmit their alarm signals to as many chimes/receivers as you like.

My Dakota Alert IR-3000 seems intermittent as a door sensor.

The sensor is usually mounted above the doorway and aimed down to reliably detect visitors walking through the doorway. The PIR masking strips may be removed if the narrow detection pattern needs to be widened. If you are using it more then 50’ away from the receiver you might have to option the power to [...]

I have a siren, strobe etc. How do I wire it to my Driveway Alarm?

Please view the below diagram to see how to wire your driveway alarm accessories to your driveway alarm system’s DRY CONTACT (no voltage) outputs. If you are using the Voltage output of your driveway alarm make sure the voltage of the alarm matches the required voltage for your accessory and simply connect the positive and [...]

My Dakota Alert or MURS Alert Infrared Sensor is false alarming, what can I do?

1. Batteries. Most problems reported with wireless driveway alarms are battery related. The MURS transmitter uses six AA batteries which provide a total of 9 volts to the transmitter. You can prove the battery quality and interconnections by measuring the total voltage on the red and black wires leaving the battery pack – it should [...]

My Dakota Alert or MURS Alert Magnetic Probe is false alarming, what can I do?

1. Batteries. Most problems reported with wireless driveway alarms are battery associated. The MURS transmitter uses six AA batteries which provide a total of 9 volts to the transmitter. You can prove the battery quality and interconnections by measuring the total voltage on the red and black wires leaving the battery pack – it should [...]