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TACHLESS MODE 

 

Your system includes a Tach-less mode that actively monitors and compares the vehicle’s resting voltage versus its 
running  voltage  each  time  a  remote  start  is  performed;  [instead  of  the  conventional  tach-pulse  method].    Smart 
Tachless mode adjusts automatically to maintain optimum efficiency over the life of the installation. 

 

IMPORTANT NOTES: 

(1) SETUP may be required for the Tachless Mode.  If your vehicle has NOT been at rest for a period of time (Hot 

engine), then you must drain the surface charge from the battery.  Unplug main power harness from system, turn 
HEADLIGHTS ON for 4 minutes to drain off excess surface charge on vehicle’s battery then reconnect. 

(2) On the rare occasion that Tachless mode does not operate satisfactorily, change the voltage reference level as 

described below, or use a different mode such as “Tach Reference” mode, or “Timed Crank” mode. 

 
 

TACHLESS ADJUSTMENT: 

In  the  event  Tachless  over-cranks  or  under-cranks  your  starter,  the  settings  can  be  changed.  The  purpose  of 
adjusting the “Smart Tachless” Mode is to raise or lower the voltage reference threshold from the 93% default point.  
Raising or lowering this 93% point should increase or decrease your cranking time respectively.  You can adjust the 
range from 79% to 100% in one percent increments.  Factory default setting [starting point] is in the middle at 93% 
which  should  work  for  most  vehicles.    If  you  feel  you  need  to  fine  tune  the  Tachless  mode,  then  follow  the  steps 
below to adjust its reference level. 

 
 

1.  Open hood (or ground the Blue hood pin wire if no hood pin is installed) 
2.  Turn the key to the ON position (do not start vehicle). 
3.  Press program button 5 times, after a few seconds the unit will flash the lights 5 times. 
4.  Carefully press the program button 24 times to get to option # 24.  You must get a light flash after each press.  If 

the lights didn’t flash, then the unit did not register your button press.  Only count the light flash. 

5.  Press the Lock Button #1 on the remote to decrease by 1% (lights will flash 1X for each press); Press the Unlock 

Button #2 to increase by 1% (lights will flash 2X for each press); Press the Trunk Button #3 to reset to 93% (lights 
will flash 3X).  The unit will stop providing light flashes when you reach the bottom (79%) or the top (100%) of the 
adjustment range. If you lost track, then just press Button #3 to reset back to 93% and begin again. 

6.  Turn Ignition OFF, Close hood (or un-ground the Blue wire) and check operation. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Fortress FS-40

Page 1: ...be liable for any accident resulting from the use of this product This system is designed to be professionally installed into a vehicle in which all systems and associated components are in perfect wo...

Page 2: ...GINNING check all vehicle manufacturer cautions and warnings regarding electrical service AIR BAGS ABS BRAKES ENGINE BODY COMPUTER AND BATTERY PLAN OUT YOUR INSTALLATION You should pre determine the l...

Page 3: ...oor performance COMPONENT MOUNTING CONTROL MODULE The alarm control module should be mounted in a concealed location DO NOT mount the control unit in the engine compartment Fasten the module to a brac...

Page 4: ...wn without the need for an external Turbo Timer See operator s manual for more information Brown Siren Output Connect brown wire to siren red wire Connect black wire of siren to chassis ground body me...

Page 5: ...hicle Connect to 12V for Positive circuits or Ground for Negative circuits Relay not included AUX OUTPUT OR OR Blue Black 500mA IGNITION OUT or REMOTE AUX Output 2 Programmable Option 17 This wire fun...

Page 6: ...ket for the starter disable Connect the blue wire of the relay socket to the Ignition switched wire on the vehicle Cut the vehicle starter wire and connect each half to an Orange wire on the relay soc...

Page 7: ...cle parking light circuit at the back of light switch or if this is not possible connect directly to one of the parking lights at the front of the vehicle If your vehicle has a multiplex lighting syst...

Page 8: ...nk pin switches that read ground when open If no existing switches are available install new pin switches if desired Note DO NOT mount new pin switches in water pathways Pink 12V Diesel Glow Plug Inpu...

Page 9: ...ut the keys or if the Ignition key is not turned on all the way WIRING 2 PIN LED 2 PIN Program Valet Button 26 gauge wires Mount LED in a visible location on the Dash or Console Connect the small 2 pi...

Page 10: ...ter clockwise will decrease sensitivity Adjust Pre Warning level with small Black dial GREEN LED RED LED PRE WARN TRIGGER GROUND 12 VOLTS WHITE BLUE BLACK RED Trigger Pre Warn Adjustments SHOCK SENSOR...

Page 11: ...on vehicles with retained accessory power BLUE ORANGE STARTER 3 This wire provides a ground output for vehicle that requires a third starter wire to remote start BLUE ORANGE CONNECT TO IGN 85 86 30 8...

Page 12: ...vehicle doors Reverse Polarity Many Ford Lincoln Mercury Dodge Chrysler Plymouth and early 90 s GM Trucks Reverse Polarity systems use no relays but instead the door lock unlock motors are controlled...

Page 13: ...ED 12V 12V BLUE BLUE 86 85 86 85 86 85 86 85 87 87 87 87 30 87A 30 87A 30 87A 30 87A L CUT UL CUT MASTER SWITCH NEGATIVE TRIGGER DOORLOCK WIRING POSITIVE TRIGGER DOORLOCK WIRING GREEN GREEN FUSED RED...

Page 14: ...EEN RED BLUE DRIVER S DOOR MOTOR 86 85 L L 87 UL UL 87A 30 FACTORY LOCK RELAYS 12V FUSED UNLOCK WIRE CUT WIRING FOR REVERSE POLARITY DOOR LOCKS BLUE WHITE GREEN FUSED RED 12V BLUE MASTER 86 85 86 85 S...

Page 15: ...int Raising or lowering this 93 point should increase or decrease your cranking time respectively You can adjust the range from 79 to 100 in one percent increments Factory default setting starting poi...

Page 16: ...ing lights to flash NOTE On vehicles equipped with daytime running lights it may be difficult to see any flashing parking lights In this case your only notification will be the slight ticking sound co...

Page 17: ...he engine to get a feel of how long the cranking time is Once the Timed Crank mode is turned on the default cranking time is set to a Default of 0 50 seconds We recommend beginning with this setting T...

Page 18: ...ow Plug input wire 2 Once this option has changed the system will wait for the selected time before cranking the engine PROGRAMMABLE OPTIONS You can program multiple options in one session if you star...

Page 19: ...eries or SL Series OFA Series SL Series 8 Remote Start Auxiliary Output Button Press Selection Double Button Press Second Press Press and Hold 9 Siren Chirps on Remote Start OFF ON 10 Disarm on Trunk...

Page 20: ...Steady Momentary Momentary Timed Latch On Off 29 Aux 4 Time 1 to 255 sec 1 Second 1 Second Default 12 Sec 30 Turbo Timer Mode 1 to 5 Minutes Brake Pedal Set Mode Always Set Mode Idle Down Mode 31 Res...

Page 21: ...llumination near your vehicle when approaching at night for safety 7 Data Port Protocol This option controls the Data Port Protocol for OFA Series modules or SL Series modules The default is set for S...

Page 22: ...tion controls the function of the Blue Black wire as either a Ground with Remote Start or a 2nd Aux Channel 18 SIREN CHIRPS WITH ARM DISARM With this feature siren chirps with Arm Disarm can be progra...

Page 23: ...default 93 setting works for most vehicles See page 15 for additional Ultra Smart Tachless mode information 25 FACTORY HORN CHIRPS PULSES This option controls the system s horn honk output There are...

Page 24: ...emote The lights flash 2 times and all values will be reset to factory original settings Default values are marked with asterisks in the chart on pages 20 and 21 PROGRAMMABLE OPTION RESET This system...

Page 25: ...tter You should get 2 light flashes indication the unit is waiting for a 2nd code then press the same combination of buttons on a second remote the unit will flash 3 times indicating its waiting for t...

Page 26: ...the system is re armed REMOTE START DIAGNOSTICS If the system flashes the parking lights one to three times and doesn t attempt remote it means the following 1 Parking Light Flash Problem with Brake...

Page 27: ...ght WHITE wire and the Glow Plug PINK wire See the diagrams below for Jumper Pin configurations Parking Lights Start 2 IGN 2 ACC 2 Control Module High Current Plug Antenna Plug Data Port Plug Program...

Page 28: ...28 ANTENNA DIAGRAM Antenna should be located at top of widow at least one inch away from metal surface WINDSHIELD ANTENNA LOCATIONS...

Page 29: ...RT IGN ACC ACC Control START 2 IGN 2 ACC 2 Fuel A C Heater Pump Coil Jumper Select Default IGN 2 STARTER 12 Volt Battery Fuse Fuse Gray Pink Pink White Brown Red Red IGNITION SWITCH Diagram not to sca...

Page 30: ...ry Car Horn JUMPER SELECT Pink White Pink Grey Brown Red Red Accessory 1 Starter 1 Ignition 1 Fuse Fuse 12 Volts Brown Brown White Black White Green Red Blue White Blue Black 86 85 87 30 87A Dome Ligh...

Page 31: ...t for SL series Protocol Please refer to Databus module manual for detail instructions The Data Port Protocol must be programmed for the correct module See Option 7 on page 19 Vehicle ign with Anti th...

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