A lighter impact will cause the alarm to sound a series of short “chirps”,
warning anyone tampering with the vehicle to stop immediately.
A more forceful impact will cause the alarm to sound for it’s full 60 second
cycle, informing you that a serious violation attempt has occurred.
IMPORTANT !
Setting the sensitivity of the shock sensor too high will
cause false alarms. A substantial amount of force is required to
actually break automotive glass, and the shock sensor should be set
accordingly.
Before proceeding with the adjustment, make sure that all screws
securing the siren control module to the bracket, and securing the
bracket to the vehicle, are securely tightened.
To adjust the shock sensor;
A.
Locate and remove the small rubber plug on the back of the siren
control module.
B.
Gently turn the adjustment screw fully counter - clockwise, then
clockwise approximately 1/8 of a turn. Do not over turn this screw, as
maximum rotation is approximately 270º. You should stop applying
pressure as soon as you feel a slight amount of resistance.
C.
Close the hood, arm the alarm ( ARMED or “ 1 CHIRP “ ), and allow
six seconds for the shock sensor to stabilize.
D.
Firmly strike the front bumper of the vehicle with the side of a closed
fist, considering the amount of force required to break a window.
CAUTION !
Never perform this test on the vehicle’s glass, as you may
break a window.
E.
If the alarm did not sound, or if only the warning chirps were activated,
then the sensitivity will need to be increased. Disarm the alarm, and
open the hood to gain access to the siren control module.
F.
Gently turn the adjustment screw approximately 1/8 turn clockwise (
increasing sensitivity ), and repeat the test.
G.
Repeat this procedure until a firm strike causes the alarm to trigger,
and a less forceful impact causes the alarm to sound the warning
chirps.
H.
When the adjustment is set, replace the rubber plug on the back of
the siren module.
4. WHITE Loop Wire
This wire exits the rubber boot, and immediately loops back into the
rubber boot.
Three minutes after the alarm has been armed, the voltage sensing
circuitry becomes active. This voltage sensing monitors the voltage level
of the vehicle, and when it sees a change ( i.e. a door opens, and the
interior light turns on ), the alarm is triggered.
Many vehicles incorporate an electronic cooling fan, which will automati-
cally switch on after the vehicle has been turned off. If this fan switches
on shortly after the alarm has been armed, the system will not trigger due
to the three minute delay.
If your vehicle does not have an electronic cooling fan which turns on
after the vehicle has been turned off, you may elect to by pass the three
minute arming delay of the voltage sense circuit. The system can be
modified so that six seconds after arming, the voltage sensing circuitry
becomes active. The three minute time delay can be eliminated by
cutting the WHITE wire loop. After cutting the WHITE wire loop,
individually insulate both ends of the wire with electrical tape.
Do not cut this loop if your vehicle is equipped with an electronic cooling
fan, as you will experience false alarms.
5. GREEN Loop Wire
This wire exits the rubber boot, and immediately loops back into the
rubber boot.
Cutting this wire will eliminate the voltage sensing feature of the alarm.
When this wire is cut, opening the doors will not trigger the system.
This loop wire should be cut only if you want to protect the vehicle from
sudden impacts to the glass or body panels, but do not want the alarm
to trigger when a door has been opened.
6. Final Touches
If there are any wires from the main harness that you did not connect,
simply because you did not wish to activate a particular feature, you
should either insulate the ends of these wires with electrical tape and tie
them where they cannot be damaged, or simply remove any unused
wires from the main harness connector.
ADJUSTING THE SENSITIVITY OF THE SHOCK SENSOR
The purpose of a shock detector is to “sense” strong impacts to the
vehicle’s glass and body panels, but ignore light bumps to the vehicle.
This alarm is programmed to report these impacts in two ways.
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COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION
You will notice (5) additional wires, which come directly out of the rubber
wire exit boot from the siren control module, and are not part of the main
harness. These wires are used to customize the installation, and are
required in some vehicles.
1. Thin BLACK Wire
This is the antenna wire for the receiver that is built into the siren control
module. Fully extend this wire, and route it as high in the engine
compartment as possible, for maximum transmitter range.
2. BLACK Loop Wire
This pair of wires exits the rubber boot, and are terminated with 1/8 “
mating male and female spade connectors.
This system can be programmed to arm actively or passively. Insurance
discounts are usually larger for passive arming security systems.
Active arming means that the security system will only arm when the
transmitter button is pressed. To select the active arming feature, simply
plug the two terminals on the BLACK wire loop together.
Passive arming means that the security system will automatically arm
60 seconds after the ignition key has been switched off. You still have
the option of arming the system immediately by pressing the transmitter
button, but if you forget to do this, the system will automatically arm and
provide full protection to the vehicle. To select the passive arming
feature, be sure the two terminals on the BLACK wire loop are
disconnected, and individually insulate each end with electrical tape.
3. BLUE Loop Wire
This wire exits the rubber boot, and immediately loops back into the
rubber boot.
The siren control module is programmed at the factory for voice
activation. If you wish to eliminate the voice response of the system
( replace the word “ ARMED “ with one single “ chirp “ - replace the word
“ DISARMED “ with two “ chirps “ - replace the word “ INTRUSION “ with
four “ chirps “ - and replace the words “ ATTENTION, BACKING UP “
with “ three chirps..pause..three chirps..etc. “ ), simply cut this blue wire
loop, and individually insulate both sides with electrical tape.
NOTE :
The “ ATTENTION INTRUSION “ voice message during the 60
second alarm cycle will always be active. There is no way to eliminate
this voice message.
