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Glossary of Terms
Document Terminology
ASK
Amplitude Shift Keying—a method of transmitting data.
Companion 1-way
Remote Control
A hand-held remote control, also called transmitter that oper-
ates the various functions of your system but does not provide
message display..
Control Button
(Valet Switch)
A small push button, also called the valet switch or valet but-
ton, that is connected to the “brain”. It is used to override
disarm the alarm when a remote is not available, to enter or
exit Valet Mode, and to program the system.
Control Module (unit)
The “brain” of your system. Usually hidden under the dash
area of the vehicle. It houses the microprocessor which moni-
tors your vehicle and controls all of the system’s functions.
FailSafe Starter Kill
A switch controlled by the security system which once acti-
vated prevents the vehicle’s starter from cranking, when the
system is armed. The vehicle is never prevented from cranking
when the system is disarmed, in Valet mode - or if the starter
interrupt switch fails. Installation may require additional labor.
Input
A physical connection to the system. Input may be provided
by a sensor, a pinswitch or through an existing system in the
vehicle, such as ignition or courtesy lights.
LCD
Liquid Crystal Display, the screen on the 2-way remote con-
trol. It displays the vehicle status using symbols and icons,
such as alarm information.
2-way remote control
A hand-held remote control, also called transmitter, that oper-
ates the various functions of your system and receives mes-
sages and pages from the system.
Siren
Noise generating device usually installed in the engine com-
part ment of the vehicle. It generates the “chirps” and the six
tones you hear when the alarm is triggered.
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