Glossary of Terms
Control Unit:
The “brain” of your system. Usually hidden underneath the dash area
of the vehicle. It houses the microprocessor which monitors your vehicle and controls
all of the alarm's functions.
Failsafe® Starter Kill (optional):
An automatic switch controlled by the security
system which prevents the vehicle’s starter from cranking whenever the system is
armed. The vehicle is never prevented from cranking when the system is disarmed, in
Valet mode, or should the starter kill switch itself fail. Your system is ready for this
feature, however installation may require additional labor.
Input:
A physical connection to the system. An input can be provided by a sensor,
pinswitch or to existing systems in the vehicle, such as ignition or courtesy lights
.
LED:
A red light mounted somewhere in the vehicle. It is used to indicate the status of
your system. It is also used to report triggers and faults in the system or sensors.
Shock Sensor:
This system is packaged with a Doubleguard® Shock Sensor. This
sensor is mounted in the vehicle and is designed to pick up impacts to the vehicle or
glass.
Siren:
Noise generating device usually installed in the engine compartment of the
vehicle. It is responsible for generating the “chirps” you hear, as well as the six tones
you hear while the alarm is triggered.
Transmitter:
Hand-held, remote control which operates the various functions of your
system.
Trigger or triggered response:
This is what happens when the alarm “goes off”
or “trips.” The triggered response of your system consists of 30 seconds of siren sound-
ing and parking light flashing.
Valet® Switch:
A small push button switch mounted somewhere inside the vehicle. It
is used to override the alarm when a transmitter is lost or damaged, or to enter Valet
mode.
Warn Away® Response:
Lighter impacts to the vehicle will generate the Warn-
Away response. It consists of several seconds of siren chirps and parking light flashes.
Zone:
A zone is a separate input that the alarm can recognize as unique. Each input
to the system is connected to a particular zone. Often two or more inputs may share
the same zone.
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