The DCMT-2500 is a wireless motion detector with a 1/2 mile radio range. The motion detecting sensor operates on one 9-volt battery (not included) and will detect a person, animal or vehicle passing by out to about 50 feet. The sensor will then send a signal back to a receiver (receiver sold separately). - - The DCMT-2500 extra sensor can be used by homeowners and business owners to monitor additional areas as in the likes of a driveway alarm, entrance alert, back yard monitor, etc. Installation is very simple and will only take a few minutes and can be done by virtually anyone. - - Operates on 1 9V Battery (not included) - Battery Life: 6 to 12 months depending on amount of traffic - Frequency: 433.92 MHz - Sensor: Passive Infra Red - Operating Temperature Range: -30 deg F to 110 deg F - Wireless Range - 2500 Feet (1/2 Mile)* - Low Battery Warning - The Dakota Alert Duty Cycle 2500 Series long range wireless driveway alarms have a wireless range of a half a mile! *Actual range will vary depending on the local terrain - NOTE: This is not compatible with the MURS or 3000 Series. Use with 2500 series systems only - DCMT2500