Dakota Alert WIRELESS SECURITY EQUIPMENT Solar Break Beam Transmitter SBB-4000 USER GUIDE
PACKAGE CONTENTS: • Break Beam Transmitters (2 Sensors) • Mounting Hardware • User Guide Tools Needed • Philips Screwdriver • Adjustable Wrench
NOTE: It is recommended to charge both the “A” and “B” unit via a USB Micro charger (not included) before starting the initial set-up. PAIRING THE SENSORS: 1. Before mounting the sensors in a permanent location, start by placing them on a table or other flat surface about 6 to 12 inches apart with the three IR lenses pointing towards each other. 2. Press and release the power button on the B sensor. The LED will start flashing red. 3.
CODING THE RECEIVER: 1. The SBB-4000 can send a signal to any of the Dakota Alert 4000 series receivers. 2. Please refer to your receiver manual for coding instructions of your particular receiver. 3. To activate the SBB-4000 to send a signal to your receiver, either break the beams while they are paired or quickly press and release the power button on the A sensor. A signal will be sent to the receiver for code learning. 4.
M OUNTING THE SENSORS: Before mounting, choose a suitable location: • The recommended mounting heigh is about 3 feet. This will help to avoid false alerts from small animals crossing under the beams. • The sensor can be mounted up to 300 feet apart. • Mount the sensor on a solid object such as a wall, post or pipe. Mounting to a flat surface: 1. Use appropriate crews or fasteners to mount the back of the “C” bracket to a flat surface such as a wall or wood post. 2.
Mounting to a pipe: With the provided pipe adaptor, the breams can be mounted to a 1.5” O.D. pipe. 1. Use the provided screws, small “C” adaptor and rubber adaptor to connect the “C” bracket to the pipe. 2. Make sure both the A and B units are powered on and the rubber plug is inserted into the power button hole. 3. Use the provided small screws and split ring lock washers to mount the A and B beams to the “C” brackets. 4. Align the A and B units so that the lenses are pointing towards each other. 5.
RECHARGING THE BEAM S: The beams will charge automatically outdoors with the built-in solar panels. If the beams are used in an interior location with no light, they can be manually charged. 1. For interior locations, remove the rubber plug from the power button. 2. Locate the USB Micro charging port. 3. Connect a USB Micro charger (not included) to the port. NOTE: You can either leave the charger connected indefinitely or you can fully charge the beams periodically.
TROUBLE SHOOTING: If you are getting false signals: • Make sure there are no tree branches or other obstructions that may be periodically blocking the beams. • If the signal is occurring every 20 seconds (5 minutes), this indicates that the beams are either misaligned or there is something continuously blocking the beams. • You may receive false signals during extreme rain, snow, or fog. If you are getting no signals: • Make sure both the A and B units are powered on.
Safety information: • Only use this product for the detection of moving objects such as people or vehicles. • Don not disassemble or attempt to repair the product. • Do not install this unit with any other infrared detectors as this may cause false signals. • Do clean and inspect the beams regularly for proper use. If any trouble is found, please contact Dakota Alert, Inc.
Legal Notices: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Dakota Alert, Inc. www.dakotaalert.com Phone: (605) 356-2772 Fax: (605) 356-3662 Address: 32556 477th Ave.
