Dakota Alert DCPT-4000 Driveway Alarm Sensor – 1 Mile Wireless Vehicle Detection

Overview

The DCPT-4000 Driveway Alarm Sensor from Dakota Alert is designed to notify you when a vehicle enters your property, while minimizing false alarms from wildlife. This weatherproof, battery-powered transmitter pairs with a buried probe and a 50-foot direct burial cable to cover your driveway effectively. With a wireless range of up to one mile, you can monitor activity from multiple vantage points around your property. The probe detects metal moving near the driveway, typically within 10–12 feet of the edge, helping you distinguish vehicles from other movement.

Core features at a glance

• 🚗 VEHICLE DETECTION ONLY: The system focuses on vehicles, reducing alerts caused by wildlife. The probe is tuned to detect metal presence for reliable signaling.
• 📶 LONG-RANGE WIRELESS: Up to one mile of range, giving you flexibility to place the receiver away from the driveway.
• 🔋 BATTERY-POWERED RELIABILITY: Three included CR123 batteries typically last a year or longer, avoiding frequent changes and independent of solar charging.
• ⚠️ SEPARATE RECEIVER REQUIRED: This probe/transmitter works with a DCR-4000 or RE-4k Plus receiver (sold separately).
• 🇺🇸 EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST: Dakota Alert is a USA-based company with 30+ years in wireless driveway alarms.

How it works

The probe is buried parallel to the driveway and connected via 50 feet of direct burial cable, so the transmitter can sit in a sheltered outdoor spot. As a vehicle passes within the 10–12 feet detection window, the system transmits a signal to the compatible receiver. The weatherproof housing protects electronics from rain, snow, or sun, while the battery setup supports operation in temperatures from -30°F to 120°F.

In practical use, this configuration offers dependable alerts without noise from non-vehicle movement. The setup is designed for straightforward installation and flexible routing, so you can place the receiver where it’s most convenient for you—inside a shop, near the home entry, or at a distant outbuilding.

Practical tips

• Position the probe to align with typical vehicle paths for reliable 10–12 ft detection windows.
• Buried 50 ft of cable allows you to run wiring to a post or tree for a cleaner installation.
• Pair with the DCR-4000 or RE-4k Plus receivers for audible or visual alerts across your property.

Technical highlights include three CR123A batteries, a weatherproof transmitter enclosure, and a detection method focused on metal presence. The system is designed for outdoor reliability across seasons, with a wide operating temperature range and a straightforward installation path. Note that a compatible receiver is required to receive alerts.