CM6200 Starter System Installation Manual MODEL: RF-2W900FM-5PT Firstech, LLC. 21903 68th Ave S. Kent, WA 98032 Phone. 888-820-3690 Fax. 206-957-3330 Please visit www.firstechonline.com for additional installation resources Version 7.
Starter System CM6200 Install Guide Table of Contents Introduction Kit Contents Installation Basics Remote Programming Routine Placement and Use of Components Common Procedures Wiring Descriptions Option Programming Tables Option Menu Descriptions Special Option Groups 1 & 2 Option Programming Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Technical Support Contacts Copyright 2012 Firstech, LLC. www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.
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Starter System CM6200 Install Guide Introduction www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6200 Thank you for purchasing this Firstech system for your vehicle. The following installation manual is intended for experienced and authorized Firstech technicians. We highly recommend that you contact your local Firstech dealer and seek professional installation. Call 888-820-3690 or visit our websites at www. compustar.com to locate your nearest dealer.
Starter System CM6200 Install Guide Installation Basics www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6200 If you are new to installing Firstech Series Remote Starts and/or Alarms, we highly recommended that you thoroughly review this manual to installing your first unit. Key Points to Consider Before Installation: You must code remotes to this system before anything will function.
Starter System CM6200 Install Guide Remote Programming Routine www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6200 IMPORTANT: Any and all remotes must be coded to the control module prior to performing any and all operations. STEP 1: Activate programming mode by manually turning the vehicle’s key between the Ign On and Off (or the Acc & On positions) five times within 7 seconds. The vehicle’s parking lights will flash once with the successful completion of this step.
Starter System CM6200 Install Guide www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com Placement and Use of Components CM6200 DAS Sensor The DAS sensor monitors forward movement for remote starting manual transmissions in the event that the vehicle is placed in gear. Follow the steps below to properly setup your DAS sensor. Installing Your DAS STEP 1: Set Option 4-12 to Setting 2 STEP 2: Set switch 1 and 2 on the side of the DAS. *See below for explanation or switches.
Starter System CM6200 Install Guide www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com STEP 4: Once you get two parking light flashes, you are ready to test your DAS. Testing The DAS Sensor STEP 1: Turn the ignition off and Arm/Lock the system. STEP 2: Wait 30 seconds then test the impact sensitivity. Secure Valet Switch The optional Secure Valet Switch prevents the alarm from being put into valet mode through cycling the ignition on/off five times.
Starter System CM6200 Install Guide Common Procedures www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6200 Hood Pin The hood pin switch triggers the alarm in the event the hood is opened while the alarm is armed. The hood pin doubles as an important safety feature that prevents the remote start from engaging while the hood is open. Jumper Settings Caution: Jumper settings affect the polarity and use of certain outputs.
Starter System CM6200 Install Guide www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com STEP 1: Start the vehicle with the key. Allow time for the engine to idle down. STEP 2: Test wire and make connection. At idle the tach wire should test between 1 to 4 Volts AC. As the vehicle RPM’s increase the voltage on the meter will also increase. Always solder tach connections. STEP 3: Learn tach. While the vehicle is at idle, hold the foot brake and activate the remote start function on the remote control for 2.
Starter System CM6200 Install Guide www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com Timed Crank Setting – Automatic Transmission Only Option 2-10 setting 4 provides a timed 1.5 second crank for the remote start sequence. This option just cranks the vehicle for 1.5 seconds and assumes remote start has completed. This option can be used for GM and other vehicles with built in anti-grind systems. Green/White Loop This loop wire determines the transmission setting.
Starter System CM6200 Install Guide www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com Additional Notes Reservation mode will be cancelled if the control module recognizes the vehicles door, hood or trunk opening – or if the alarm is triggered. Each time the end user wants to remote start their manual transmission vehicle, they must set the control module in reservation mode. Reservation mode settings can be programmed with Option 1-06.
Starter System CM6200 Install Guide Wiring Descriptions www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6200 Connector 1 (CN1), 6-Pin Pin 1 White – Accessory 12V positive (+) output. This wire must be connected to the vehicle accessory / HVAC blower motor wire. The proper wire will test 0V with the key in the off position, (+) 12V while key is in the on position, 0V while cranking and back to (+) 12V when the key is returned to the on position. This wire has a 20 amp fuse on it.
Starter System CM6200 Install Guide www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com IMPORTANT: For anti-grind and starter-kill applications, the yellow wire goes to the starter side of the vehicle’s starter wire and the yellow/black goes to the key side. Pin 3 Green – Ignition 12V positive (+) output and input. This wire must be connected to the vehicles ignition for remote start and valet/programming.
Starter System CM6200 Install Guide www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com Connector 3 (CN2), 20-Pin: Programmable Output Channel (POC) IMPORTANT: Odd Pin numbers 3 through 19 are programmable for up to 19 different output types. Refer to Special Option Group 2 for details. Pin 1 Blue - 250mA negative (-) output when armed and during remote start (while running). This wire is pre-wired to the anti-grind/starter-kill relay.
Starter System CM6200 Install Guide www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com Pin 11 Black [POC 5] – Status/Ground while running 250mA negative (-) output. This is an optional output that will provide a negative (-) output before the ignition turns on and stays on throughout the remote start duration. This wire is most commonly used to trigger bypass / transponder modules. Pin 12 Brown/White - This is a dual-purpose wire that is selectable through Option 4-09 in the programming table.
Starter System CM6200 Install Guide www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com Pin 18 Gray/Black – Hood Pin negative (-) input. This input is a safety shut down and alarm trigger. It prevents the vehicle from remote starting while the hood is open and triggers the alarm if the hood is opened while the alarm is armed. You can connect this wire to the hood pin supplied with this kit, or to a wire in the vehicle that shows (-) only while the hood is open.
Starter System CM6200 Install Guide www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com Connector 5 (CN5), 4-Pin (RS 232 Data Port) This connector is used for updating control modules via www.firstechonline.com. You must also use this port to flash Blade bypass modules. This port provides simple connectivity of Fortin and iDataLink bypass modules. This port is also used to communicate with DroneMobile controllers. Make sure to use the data port from the DroneMobile unit to this RS232 port.
Starter System www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6200 Install Guide Connector 10 (CN10), 2-Pin (Pre-wired LED) Note: Do not mistake for Thermister port. Pin 1 Black - L.E.D negative (-) ground. Pin 2 Black/White- L.E.D. 3V positive (+) output. Connector 11 (CN11), 3-Pin (Pre-wired Valet/Programming Switch) Pin 1 Gray/Black - Negative (-) ground. Pin 2 Gray – 3V positive (+) L.E.D. output. Pin 3 Gray – Negative (-) output.
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Starter System www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6200 Install Guide Option Group 3 Continued Feature Default Setting - I Optional Setting - II Optional Setting - III Optional Setting - IV 3-14 Defroster Output Timing 0.5 sec pulse 3 min latch 7 min latch Constant Output Until Remote Start Shuts Down 3-15 Soft Disarm Off On Option Group 4 Feature Default Setting - I Optional Setting - II Optional Setting - III Optional Setting - IV 4-01 Aux 1 output 0.5sec Latch 0.
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Starter System CM6200 Install Guide www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com 1-06 Reservation Lock - Manual transmission only; Option 2 requires the user to initiate start sequence with the remote to enter reservation mode. Option 3 will provide a 10 second delay after closing the last door before the vehicle shuts off to allow for another door to open. Upon a door opening, the user will have 2 minutes to close the last door in order for reservation mode to set.
Starter System CM6200 Install Guide www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com 2-01 Tach Sensing Method – This option will adjust the method at which tach signal is used by the control module to control the starter output (yellow wire CN1) the default option will minimize over-crank during remote start for most applications. The low threshold will release the starter at a lower tach signal than what was programmed initially to reduce any over-crank that may occur.
Starter System CM6200 Install Guide www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com *Set the reservation time at 7 am (see User’s guide) **Turn on Timer Mode of the 2 way LCD remotes (see User’s Guide) 2-07 Remote Start Runtime - This option give you four different settings for the remote start run time. This available options are 15, 25,45, and 3 minutes. 2-08 Temperature of Cold Starting – Works in conjunction with Options 2-05 and 2-06. See the option table for available temperatures.
Starter System CM6200 Install Guide www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com 3-05 Anti-Jacking – This feature requires the starter-kill relay to be wired to the ignition vs. the starter wire. Default 1: Acts like starter-kill: removes power from the ignition, which allows the car to crank but not start. Option 2: Turns on anti-jacking: when the remote panics the system, power from the ignition will be removed at the end of the 30 second siren duration, thereby disabling the vehicle.
Starter System CM6200 Install Guide www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com 3-15 Soft Disarm - When a vehicle has factory security, and the Firstech alarm is triggered, you may have both alarms sounding at the same time. In the default setting, silencing the Firstech system will not shut down the factory system, therefore requiring the user to first silence the Firstech system (by tapping unlock 1 time) and then unlock a 2nd time to silence the factory system.
Starter System CM6200 Install Guide www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com 4-10 Trigger Start or Closed Loop System – Default setting sets the pink wire on CN3 as a trigger start input, which will initiate remote start with a negative (-) trigger. Feature 2-04 allows the number of pulses required to initiate remote start to be changed.
Starter System CM6200 Install Guide Special Option Groups 1 & 2 www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6200 IMPORTANT: The OP500 is required to change settings in Special Option Groups 1 and 2. Special Option Group 1 1 Diesel Timer – Option 2-03 must first be set to setting 2. This special option allows a specific wait to start time (in seconds) to be programmed. This prevents the need for a timer relay and eliminates a connection to the “wait to start” wire.
Starter System www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6200 Install Guide At the end of menu 4, if diesel mode or auxiliary setting functions were enabled – or if any of the auxiliary outputs were set to “Program”, the duration of these settings can now be adjusted. Following the auxiliary and diesel settings (if selected), the POC options will be displayed on the OP500. The POCs can be set between 0 (default) and 19.
Starter System www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6200 Install Guide Option Menu 2 Tap Key Button Option Menu 3 Option Menu 4 for 2.5 seconds Lock + Unlock for 2.5 seconds then Lock + Key for 2.5 seconds Lock + Key for 2.5 seconds then Lock + Unlock for 2.5 seconds Lock + Key for 2.5 seconds then Lock + Key for 2.
Starter System www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6200 Install Guide STEP 2: Scroll through menu allowing for 1 parking light flash and/or siren chirp per step. STEP 3: Once finished scrolling through the menu wait for the parking lights and/or siren chirp to confirm the option number. i.e. option 2-04 will flash 4 times. Then use one of the table selections to select the option corresponding to your desired setting.
Starter System CM6200 Install Guide www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com Troubleshooting CM6200 Remote Start Error Codes If the remote start fails to start the vehicle, the parking lights will flash three times immediately.
Starter System CM6200 Install Guide www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com Frequently Asked Questions CM6200 I have everything hooked up and the system will not respond. A: The remotes need to be programmed. Review the “Common Procedure” section of this manual. When remote starting the siren chirps 3 times and parking lights flash 3 then 1 time. A: You must program tach before remote starting. Also be sure to check the foot brake and ignition wires on the CM6000 and CM6200.
Starter System CM6200 Install Guide www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com The vehicle will lock and unlock, but will not remote start or flash the parking lights. A: The system is in Valet Mode. Tap buttons (I) + (III) for a half second to exit Valet Mode. Whenever I try to arm the vehicle, it chirps the siren 3 times and will not arm. A: Check the hood and trunk trigger inputs. When I turn the ignition on the parking lights flash 3 times and/or siren chirps 3 times.
Starter System CM6200 Install Guide www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com On the brain, how do I set the auxiliaries? A: You must have an Option Programmer (FT-OP500-KIT) to set the auxiliaries on the CM4000, CM4200DX, CM4300, CM5000, CM5200, CM6000, CM6200 and CM6300. First choose two POC wires on CN3 that you are not using. With the OP500 go into the Special Option Group 2 and set those POC’s to Aux 1 and Aux 2. Review the “Special Option Group” programming section of this manual.
