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 […]
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All Dakota Alert Driveway Alarms Reviews and Support
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 a siren to a (normally open) relay or a driveway alarm that has a DRY CONTACT (no voltage) output. This uses a plug-in power supply of the correct voltage, sufficient to power the siren. If you are using the voltage output of a driveway alarm […]
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 […]