must be performed.
CONNECTION:
Connect the Violet/White wire to the vehicle's tach wire,
which is typically found in the engine compartment, although in some cases it may
also be located inside the vehicle. Caution! Route this wire carefully to prevent
its possible shorting to ground. To use a multimeter to verify the correct tach wire,
set it for AC Volts scale. The correct wire will read 1 to 6 volts AC with the engine
idling, and the reading will increase when engine speed (RPM) increases.
TACH LEARNING PROCEDURE:
As mentioned, the tach wire method is typi-
cally more accurate in monitoring the engine status, and a special “learning procedure”
programs the tach signal to the AL-1610-EDP. The tach learning procedure should
be performed after the installation has been completed, but before activating the
remote start feature. To perform the procedure:
Step 1
Turn the ignition switch “on”, then “off”.
Step 2
Within 5 seconds, press the brake pedal 5 times.
Step 3
Start the engine; the siren will chirp to indicate the unit is in tach learning mode.
Step 4
When the Status Light turns Green the tach signal is learned. Turning the
ignition “off” or pressing the brake removes the unit from tach learning mode.
Note: This unit must learn the normal idle RPM. If the engine RPM level is above normal
idle after initially starting, it may be necessary to disconnect the tach wire until after Step
3 AND after the engine has settled at a normal idle (around 700 RPM). Reconnect the tach
wire at this point to ensure ideal tach learning.
Brown Wire - (Positive Siren Output):
The Brown wire is a 1 Amp
Positive output designed to operate the electronic siren for audible confirmations,
and to sound if the alarm is triggered.
SIREN CONNECTION:
The Brown wire may be connected directly to the
siren's Red wire, and the siren's Black wire is connected to (-) Ground.
SIREN MOUNTING:
Find a location in the engine compartment away from the
extreme heat of the engine and manifold. A suitable location will offer a firm
mounting surface, will also allow sound dispersion out of the engine compartment,
and not be accessible to a thief. The siren must be pointed downward to avoid
moisture getting inside it and to enhance sound dispersal.
SIREN CHIRPS:
The siren itself can be set for loud or less loud confirmation
chirps- cut the short Black wire loop on the siren for louder confirmation chirps.
The confirmation chirps volume may also be adjusted to four different volume
levels by User Programmable Feature #10. User Programmable Feature #9 turns
the chirps off completely, or it can also set the system to only chirps in valet mode,
or to chirp except when the system is in valet mode.
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HORN CONNECTION:
The Excalibur AL-1610-EDP can sound the vehicle’s
existing horn in addition to, or in place of, the electronic siren. Sounding the horn
is accomplished by one of the programmable outputs; see pages 18 and 19.
Off
(
press
“disarm/unlock” button to program
)
Chirps Excepting Valet Mode
(
press
“
II
” button to program
)
Chirps in Valet Mode Only
(
press
“
III
” button to program
)
This feature removes the system’s 1 arming and 2 disarming confirmation chirps.
When this feature is used to remove these chirps, the system will still have 3 chirps
upon arming if a protected zone is violated, and still have 4 chirps upon disarming
if the system was previously activated. Using this feature to turn off the arm and
disarming chirps will also not affect the Prewarning operation, Unauthorized
Transmitter Alert (if used), nor will it affect the chirps used when programming.
The other two settings will have the confirmation chirps operate only when the
system is in Valet Mode, and not otherwise; or, the chirps will operate except when
the system is in Valet Mode.
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Feature #10 Confirmation Chirp Volume
Factory Default Setting
Medium High
(
press
“
II
” button to program
)
Options:
Low (softest)
(
press
“arm/lock” button to program
)
Medium Low
(
press
“disarm/unlock” button to program
)
High (loudest)
(
press
“
III
” button to program
)
This feature allows the choice of four different volume levels of the system’s
confirmation chirps, and when programming it, the buttons can be repeatedly and
sequentially pressed, thus making it easy to hear and choose the setting with the
best chirp volume.
This feature operates regardless of how feature #15, “Steady Siren” or “Pulsed
Horn” is set.
Feature #11 Alarm Duration
Factory Default Setting
30 Seconds
(
press
“arm/lock” button to program
)
Options:
60 Seconds
(
press
“disarm/unlock” button to program
)
90 Seconds
(
press “
II
” button to program
)
120 Seconds
(
press
“
III
” button to program
)
This feature allows four choices of the Alarm Duration, which is the period of time
for which the system sounding the siren (and/or horn, optionally) and flashes the
parking lights when it is triggered. Caution: Before lengthening the Alarm
Duration you should always check and determine if there are any local anti-
noise or nuisance ordinances to avoid the possibility of the system user
receiving a violation citation.
