2-10 Engine Sensing: This feature provides 4 options for engine sensing methods. Every CM7 is shipped in
manual transmission mode. Tach sensing is our default engine sense option.
FO1 - Tach:
This option uses a hard wired input (yellow/black CN4 gray connector) to read the
vehicles RPM’s in order to release the starter during the remote start process and determine that the
engine is running.
FO2 - Alternator:
This option uses the hardwired tach input (yellow/black CN4 gray connector) to
read the voltage output from the vehicles stator wire in order to release the starter during the remote
start process and determine that the engine is running. Note: with late model computer controlled
alternators, the peak charging voltage mat not be reached for several seconds after the vehicle is
running. This may make this option inconsistent when the battery is low or very cold.
FO3 - No connection Tachless sensing:
(aka “voltage sensing”) Note: can only be used with
automatic transmission. This option uses the voltage readings on the power input at the main CN1
connector to monitor the voltage before, during, and after crank, to determine when to release the
starter and consider the vehicle running. Note: with late model computer controlled alternators, the
peak charging voltage mat not be reached for several seconds after the vehicle is running. This may
make this option inconsistent when the battery is low or very cold.
FO4 - No connection Assumed running:
(aka engine sense off) Note: can only be used with
automatic transmission. This option provides a 3 second starter output, leave the rest of the CM7
ignition and accessory outputs on and consider the vehicle running. Note: This is a good option for
(PTS) Push To Start applications and Hybrid vehicles (except manual transmission).
2-11 Advanced Tachless: This feature when used in conjunction with feature 2-10 option 3 will provide an
enhanced Tachless engine sensing mode.
FO1 - Off:
(default)
FO2 - On:
this option will enable the advanced algorithm to monitor battery voltage before, during,
and after crank to allow the CM7 to release the starter and consider the vehicle running. This option
is better suited for late model computer controlled vehicles or older, and poor battery conditions Note:
feature 2-10 must be set to option 3 in order for it to work properly. If there is tach signal input to the
CM7 either analog or data interface module, this option will not operate consistently.
2-12 Crank Time: This feature allows the user to add or remove crank time to the selected option for feature
2-10 (engine sense).
FO1 - Standard:
(default crank time no change).
FO2 - +200mS:
To standard crank time of option selected on feature 2-10.
FO3 - +600mS:
Adds 600 milliseconds to standard crank time of option selected on feature 2-10.
FO4 - (-)200mS:
releases the starter output 200 Milliseconds earlier than standard crank time of
option selected on feature 2-10.
2-13 Timer Mode: (Note: Must be set to on in order to operate timer mode).This feature enables the user to
activate and deactivate Timer Mode (see option 2-06) using the Firstech remote or accessory (see the user
manual for that remote for instructions).
FO1 - Off:
(default)
FO2 - On:
user must still activate timer mode using their Firstech remote or accessory.
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