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How to remove the machine’s battery
You can remove the battery at any time when the system is in the ‘immobilised only’ or ‘winter mode’. If the alarm system
has been armed, the internal battery back-up systems of the S4 Red and Green alarms are also turned on. Disconnection
of the battery will cause the alarm system to sound.
However it is better to put the system into ‘winter mode’ on ALL systems when the battery is being removed as this will
stop the alarm reacting to the transmitter. If you have changed the standard default setting of the alarm to full passive this
method is by far the easiest method for battery removal
Please note:
Whatever the state of arming of S4 Red and Yellow units will always leave the machine immobilised
when armed, this includes ‘winter mode’.
How to stand up a machine for winter (‘Winter mode’)
The purpose of this mode is to enable the machine to be left for long periods with the alarm drawing an absolute minimum
current of under 120µA from the machine’s battery. In this mode the alarm system is no longer active and it leaves the
machine immobilised only.
Should the customer decide to place the machine in this state, they should be advised to use further measures to protect
the machine with quality physical security such as the Thatcham approved Datatool Python lock and chain systems
combined with one of the Datatool Fortress ground anchors.
As batteries discharge naturally, we would again suggest you advise the customer on the benefits of using the Datatool
Battery conditioner (Pt No. 02012011) to maintain the condition of their battery during the stand up period.
NOTE: Datatool (UK) Ltd cannot be held responsible for batteries which have failed due to mistreatment.
Entering ‘Winter’ mode
From the disarmed state:
•
Disarm
the alarm.
•
Turn
the
ignition ON
•
Press both
buttons on the transmitter for 10 seconds until you hear a beep.
•
Turn
the
ignition OFF
the alarm unit is now in winter mode.
Exiting ‘Winter mode’
To re-activate the alarm system:
•
Turn
the
ignition ON
.
•
The alarm will give a series of increasing rate beeps. These last for 5 seconds.
•
If the alarm is not disarmed via the
Grey
button within this period it will trigger.
Once the unit has woken up it will come back as a fully armed alarm/immobiliser. This ensures that if the machine is
attacked by a third party, it is fully protected.
