A driveway alarm can be that extra layer of home security that you need! For those of you who already have an alarm system in place, a driveway alarm protects the parameter of your home and will instantly warn you of unwanted intruders. It can be useful for reasons beyond security too, as the driveway alarm can also give you that extra time to greet an approaching guest or to answer the door.
WMA-3000
The weatherproof transmitter operates on a single 9-volt battery and is easily mountable on a tree or post near the driveway. The transmitter uses an infrared beam that detects people or vehicles at a distance of up to 80 feet and then sends a radio signal up to 600 feet away to the receiver inside your home. Those looking to expand the unit can add up to FOUR additional transmitters using the same receiver which will allow you to monitor up to four distinct zones. And to avoid confusion, each transmitter can be programmed so as to allow a distinct tone to be played when being sounded-ranging from classical, to Westminster chime, a ding-dong or a whistle. The receiver can be placed on any tabletop, or you can mount it on any wall you desire.
The WMA-3000 is the ideal solution for driveway monitoring, but it doesn't have to be relegated to this one location! The unit is capable of guarding over any spot where the threat of an intruder or vandal can occur, including perhaps those approaching from behind your house or someone getting dangerously close to your pool. The WMA-3000 can work almost anywhere!
The WMA-3000 includes the WR-3000 receiver and the WMAT-3000 transmitter:
Receiver:
- Can be used with any of the Dakota Alert 3000 series transmitters (WMT-3000, WPT-3000, WHT-3000)
- Plugs in to standard wall outlet and can be placed on tabletop or mounted on wall
- Choose between 4 different tones
- Volume control
Transmitter:
- Used with the Dakota Alert WR-3000 receiver
- Uses passive infrared (PIR) detector to detect people, vehicles or large animals at the monitored location
- Transmitter sends signal to receiver, which will sound one of four different tones for a few seconds.
- Can be used as a driveway alarm, or in the back yard to monitor around tool sheds or patios.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much will the signal cut down through walls?
*The signal is able to reach the receiver as much as a couple hundred feet through walls and terrain. Flatter and less obtrusive terrain will allow the signal to reach a remarkable 600 feet.
- How loud is the sound?
The sound reaches approximately 80 decibels, which is the equivalent of a ringing telephone.
- Is there an on and off switch?
Yes, the on/off switch can be found on the side of the WR-3000 receiver.
- What can the relays be used for?
The relay can be used to connect the base station to other existing systems such as alarm panels or doorbells.
- Will animals set it off?
The WMA-3000 uses a passive infrared beam meant to detect people, vehicles, and/or large animals. An average sized house pet will likely never set off the alarm, but those living in wooded areas where bears or large deer roam freely will find the unit's animal-detection properties beneficial.
- Will falling leaves, rain etc. trigger the sensor?
No. The unit is completely weatherproof, which means that it both sustains against the elements without becoming damaged, and is equipped with sophisticated technology able to decipher between natural events and large objects in motion.
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