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Quick Reference Install Guide/

Guide d’installation à référence rapide/ Guía 

Rápida de Instalación y Referencia:  

DSM550, VSM550

QRNDSM550-VSM550, 510-10653-01 (R1.2) 

Installation Procedure

This product is optimized for use with Directed digital security and remote start 

systems, such as DS4/DS4+. It is also fully compatible with most Directed ESP2 

systems, as well as Autostart and AstroStart systems. Please read the following be-

fore proceeding.

1. 

Customer Information required:

• 

Record the customer information requested in step 4a of this procedure. 

The module AirID # is provided on a sticker which can be affixed to the 

space provided in the user guide. 

This information is required for final verification/activation of the module. 

2. 

Installation Points:

  

• 

Install and test the security/remote start system first using the associated 

guides and wiring diagram. When adding SmartStart to an existing sys-

tem, verify it is fully functional before installing the SmartStart module. 

• 

DO NOT connect the SmartStart module until the final programming of 

the Remote Start main unit and verification of security/remote start system 

operations are completed.

• 

For standalone SmartStart systems with no remote control, test the in-

stalled system via the SmartStart activation portal.

• 

Mount the SmartStart module as high as possible in the vehicle with 

“THIS SIDE UP” facing upward (for all devices). Mount with minimal 

obstructions that can affect communications and within reach of the main 

Directed system using the provided cables (do not extend). 

CAUTIONS

 

The white 4-pin data connector is 

ONLY

 for Directed digital systems, such as 

DS4/DS4+ or digital interfaces (DBALL2 and DB3).

There should 

NEVER

 be more than one data plug connected from the 3-way 

cable adapter. 

For some older analog systems with combined 4-pin ESP/D2D ports, you 

CAN-

NOT

 use an interface module in D2D mode when using a SmartStart module. You 

must use W2W on the interface module.

DO NOT

 connect the black 3-pin ESP connector to white Door Lock port on 

Directed systems.

3.  Install the module using the following information and the wiring diagram found 

on this page (Note CAUTIONS during installation).

a. 

Configuration Wires:

 Connect the loose gray or white configuration 

wire(s) to match the desired application (see table below).

MODE

GRAY WIRE

WHITE WIRE

ESP2*

No Connection

No Connection

D2D, RSR/RXT**

GND

No Connection

Autostart/AstroStart

No Connection

GND

Analog

No Connection

GND

*  Directed Analog systems for Viper, Python, Clifford, Avital and 

Automate.

**  Directed digital systems.

b.  Connect the appropriate data connector to the correct port of the main 

module. For D2D RSR/RXT applications, connect the serial data cable 

and adapter to the Directed interface module.

c.     Complete the main power connections (if required).

d.  When power is connected, the module begins an initialization procedure 

that normally takes a little over a minute. Weak cellular coverage or con-

gestion may cause the initialization to take longer. During this procedure, 

progress is reported via the Orange/Green/White LEDs on the side of 

the SmartStart module. For ESP2 and D2D applications, you must wait 

until both the Orange and Green LEDs are on solid before proceeding 

to activate and test the device in the installation portal. For Autostart or 

AstroStart analog systems, only the Orange LED must be on solid (see the 

LED Status Chart for a description of the various LED states).

4.  Verify and Activate the SmartStart module:

 

The following steps need to be performed for the verification/activation of the 

Directed SmartStart module.

a.  Collect Customer Information:

Customer's E-mail Address:

Customer's mobile phone #:

Record/place Module ID # here:

New Account:       Existing Account: 

b.  Log on to: www.directechs.com, and click on the SmartStart activation 

link. 

c.  Follow the on-screen directions to activate and test a SmartStart device.

The module's signal strength (RSSI) can be viewed in the activation portal after a successful 
transmission test.

-50 to -90   dB   
-91 to -100 dB 
> -100 dB

= good signal strength
= borderline/inconsistent signal strength
= weak, insufficient signal strength

d.  Set configuration for commands to match the installed application.

e.   Test the SmartStart system from the website using the supplied function 

links. 

f.  To complete the activation process, assign the device to the customer 

account using the email address collected in step 4a. The customer will 

receive an e-mail that includes their account and device details, as well 

as any additional steps they may need to follow in order to start using 

their new system.

LED Status Chart

Orange LED

Off

No cellular communication. Check connections such as 

module harness.

Blinking Slowly

The module is seeking cellular system communication. If no 

cell coverage is available the Orange LED continues to blink 

slowly, move the vehicle to a location with better reception.

Blinking Quickly The module is negotiating with a cellular system.
Blink/Pause

The module is negotiating with the SmartStart server.

On Solid

Communication successfully established.

Green LED*

Off

Communication not established with ESP or D2D compatible 

systems. Check connection at the ESP (Bitwriter) port or make 

sure SmartStart is activated in your Digital system. Once 

connected properly,  power cycle the SmartStart and the LED 

will turn on.

On Solid

Communication successfully established with the Directed 

remote start or Directed digital system.

White LED*

Off

No GPS fix established.

Blinking

The module is seeking for GPS satellites.

On Solid

GPS fix acquired.

* The green LED does not light if connected to Autostart/AstroStart systems with 

pager ports, or in standalone mode.

Note (DSM550/VSM550 only):

 In order to save power, all three LEDs are 

switched to slow pulse mode after 2 hours of no activity. Also, when the de-

vice enters GPS sleep mode, all three LEDs are turned off completely. The radio 

remains active in that mode, but the GPS receiver is cycled to reduce power 

consumption. You may have to power cycle the module to check the LED status.

Note:

 SmartStart response time can vary depending on cellular coverage and net-

work congestion. Operating temperature range: -40°C/-40°F to + 70°C/158°F.

Wiring Table 

6-pin Analog Output Cable

Pin #

Wire Color

Connection/Description

1

White/Blue

(

-

) Remote Start Activation AUX output (200mA)

2

Brown/Black

(

-

) Alarm input

3

Green

(

-

) Lock output (200mA)

4

Blue

(

-

) Unlock output (200mA)

5

Red/White

(

-

) Trunk output (200mA)

6

Brown/White

(

+

) Alarm input

Notes:

• 

The analog output wires are only active if the device has been configured for 

Analog Wire mode in the installation portal. 

• 

For Analog Wire mode, please make sure the white wire is connected to 

ground.

Red: +12V *

Black: Ground *

Analog Cable (6 pins, see table)

4 pins

2 pins

not used

Fuse

Configuration Wires

(Gray & White) N/C

ESP (4 pins, Brown)

or

ESP (3 pins, Black)

CPU1

Directed  

Analog System

(Top View)

D2D N/C

(4 pins, White)

Red: +12V * N/C

Black: Ground * N/C

Analog Cable (6 pins, see table)

4 pins

2 pins

not used

SmartStart

Cable

D2D

(4 pins, White)

Fuse

Configuration Wires (Gray & White)

Connect Gray wire to (-) Ground

ESP (4 pins, Brown)

or

ESP (3 pins, Black)

DB3

(Top View)

Red: +12V * N/C

Black: Ground * N/C

Analog Cable (6 pins, see table)

4 pins

2 pins

not used

SmartStart

Cable

D2D

(4 pins, White)

Fuse

Configuration Wires (Gray & White)

Connect Gray wire to (-) Ground

ESP (4 pins, Brown)

or

ESP (3 pins, Black)

Directed

Digital System

(Top View)

*  Do not connect power and ground when using SmartStart 

    in a D2D configuration or damage may occur.

LED

THIS SIDE UP

LED

THIS SIDE UP

LED

THIS SIDE UP

Green (Data

 Connection)

White (GPS Status)

Orange (Network Status)

Wiring Schematic

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