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Glossary of Terms
Document Terminology
ASK
Amplitude Shift Keying—a method of transmitting data.
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 located on your system’s control center. It
is used to override (disarm) the system when a remote is not
available or to enter/exit valet mode
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.
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.
Status LED
A light used to indicate the status of your system, located on
your system’s Control Center.
Trigger or Triggered
Sequence
When the alarm “goes off” or “trips”, the system triggers a
sequence of siren sounding and parking lights flashing for a
programmed duration.
