
DESCRIPTION
The D-4B is a handheld four-channel transmitter, 
designed to perform four separate functions. this 
attractive, lightweight transmitter, operating in 
conjunction with four single-channel receivers, or 
one multi-channel receiver, can perform a wide 
variety of remote switching tasks.
CODE SWITCH LOCATION
The digital coding switch is attached to the circuit 
board inside the transmitter. It is located beneath 
the small access door on the back of the case 
(see Figure 1). To reach the coding switch and 
the 9-volt battery, gently pry open t he access 
door and lift it off.
CAUTION: 
Transmitters and receivers should be 
recoded by the installer prior to 
installation.
Figure 1. Removing the Battery/Coding Access
Door
In order to avoid the possibility of duplicating 
codes in adjacent systems, factory set codes 
should not be used. In addition, among the valid 
codes available, four other should not be used 
because they, also, are too often duplicated. 
These include: (1) all keys set to ON; (2) all keys 
set to OFF; (3) keys set in alternating ON/OFF 
positions; and (4) keys set in alternating OFF/ON 
positions.
CODE SETTING FOR FOUR 
SINGLE-CHANNEL RECEIVERS
Following is the procedure for coding four 
single-channel receivers to a D-4B transmitter. 
Use a paper clip or other pointed object (except 
a pencil or pen) to set the keys on the di gital 
coding switches to the code you select remember the previous caution about coding. Do 
not use a pen or pencil; the ink or graphite may 
contaminate the switch keys. Note that the D-4B 
and each receiver has an eight-position 
dipswitch (see Figure 2). 
selected on keys 3-8 in the transmitter must 
match exactly with the ON/OFF code selected 
on keys 3-8 in each receiver.
or OFF positions from left to right (from numbers 
3-8). In the example shown in Figure 2, keys 4, 
6 and 7 are set to ON; keys 1, 2, 3, 5, and 8 are 
set to OFF. 
Keys 1 and 2 
not connected, they can be set in any 
position.
Set each receiver’s switch keys 1 and 2 as 
follows:
Receiver #1:
 Switch 1 OFF, switch 2 OFF (see
Figure 3)
Receiver #2:
 Switch 1 ON, switch 2 OFF (see
Figure 4)
Receiver #3:
 Switch 1 OFF, switch 2 ON (see
Figure 5)
Receiver #4:
 Switch 1 ON, switch 2 ON (see
Figure 6)
The ON/OFF code
 Set keys to ON
in the transmitter are
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
O
N
O
F
F
Figure 2. Example
Digital Coding
Switch
Each button on the D-4B will now activate a 
separate receiver.
NOTE: 
Mount receivers at least 10 feet apart 
from each other.
CODE SETTING FOR 
FOUR-CHANNEL RECEIVERS
To code a D-4B transmitter with a four-channel 
receiver, procede as follows:
Set keys 3 through 8 in the transmitter to 
correspond exactly to keys 3 through 8 in the 
receiver. Matching these keys completes the 
coding procedure required to activate the four 
channels. Their functions are programmed to 
access channels 1 through four corresponding 
with buttons 1 through 4 on the D-4B transmitter.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
O 
N
O 
F 
F
Figure 3. Receiver #1 Coding
CODE SETTING FOR 
EIGHT-CHANNEL RECEIVERS
To code a D-4B transmitter with an eight-channel 
receiver, procede as follows:
Set keys 4 through 8 in the transmitter to 
correspond exactly to keys 4 through 8 in the 
receiver.
For the transmitter to activate channels 1 through 
4 of the eight-channel receiver, set key 3 in the 
transmitter to OFF.
For the transmitter to activate channels 5 through 
8 of the eight-channel receiver, set key 3 in the 
transmitter to ON.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
O 
N
O 
F 
F
Figure 4. Receiver #2 Coding
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
O 
N
O 
F 
F
Figure 5. Receiver #3 Coding
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
O 
N
O 
F 
F
Figure 6. Receiver #4 Coding

CHECKOUT AND TEST
After coding the D-4B transmitter and receiver, 
the units should be tested as a system.
The receiver should be powered as 
described in the Code Setting and 
Installation Instructions pamphlet 
enclosed with the receiver. Provision 
should be made (with a meter or sounder) 
to detect that the correct receiver output 
is activated when a signal is received 
from the D-4B transmitter.
To test the transmitter, perform the following 
steps:
STEP 1:
away from the receiver and press a pushbutton. 
Receiver activation indicates that the transmitter 
is operating properly and that the 
transmitter/receiver’s digital codes are correctly 
matched.
STEP 2:
locations. This will help to locate possible null 
areas where structural steel, and/or certain 
obstacles may interfere with transmission.
If the transmitter fails to activate the receiver, first 
check the coding switches to see that the switch 
keys in the transmitter and receiver are properly 
matched. Next, check the battery and replace it 
if it is week. Although the battery should last for 
a year with normal use, it is good practice to 
install a new battery every six months.
 Move the transmitter at least six feet
The transmitter transmits continously 
with any button depressed. The red LED 
lights during transmission to indicate 
batery condition.
 Operate the transmitter from various
NOTE:
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IMPORTANT !!!
Linear radio controls provide a reliable 
communications link and fill an important need in 
portable wireless signalling. However, there are 
some limitations which must be observed.
✶ For U.S. installations only: The radios are
required to comply with FCC Rules and 
Regulations as Part 15 devices. As such, 
they have limited transmitter power and 
therefore limited range.
✶ Receivers may be blocked by radio signals
that occur on or near their operating 
frequencies, regardless of code settings.
✶ A receiver cannot respond to more than one
transmitted signal at a time.
✶ Infrequently used radio links should be
tested regularly to protect against 
undetected interference or fault.
✶ A general knowledge of radio and its
vagaries should be gained prior to acting as 
a wholesale distributor or dealer, and these 
facts should be communicated to the 
ultimate users.
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D-4B
FOUR-CHANNEL 
DIGITAL TRANSMITTER
Code Setting 
Instructions
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