381 Series Owner's Guide This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this device. Downloaded from: http://www.guardianalarms.
Table of Contents What Is Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Your Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Transmitter Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What is included ■ 7-Channel Receiver ■ A pair of four-button transmitters ■ A Stinger® DoubleGuard® dual-output shock sensor ■ The Revenger® Soft Chirp® six-tone programmable siren ■ The red Status LED indicator light ■ A push-button Valet® switch ■ Your warranty card ■ FailSafe® Starter Kill ready circuitry (may require additional labor). CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a state-of-the-art vehicle security system. This system has been designed to provide years of trouble-free operation.
Transmitter Channels The receiver uses a computer-based Learn Routine™ to learn the transmitter buttons. This makes it possible to assign any button on the remote to any receiver function. Two of the possible transmitter configurations are illustrated below. Standard Configuration The standard configuration is how the transmitters come programmed initially. If you would like a custom configuration, see your dealer.
Separate Arm/Disarm/Panic A remote configured in this way will operate like many factory keyless entry remotes. This configuration makes it possible to arm the system with one transmitter button, disarm it with another, and activate Panic Mode with a third. LED Arm Panic Disarm Function II Function 2 Silent Mode™, Remote Valet®, and trunk release are all controlled by function 2. In the diagram above, function 2 is assigned to transmitter Button IV.
Using Your System The button numbers used in the descriptions correspond to the standard configuration. Remember, this is not the only way your transmitter may be set up. It can be configured to meet your needs Arming You can activate, or arm, the system by pressing Button I of your transmitter for one second. When the system arms, you will hear a short siren sound, or chirp, and see the parking lights flash once. If the vehicle’s power door locks have been connected to the system, the doors will lock.
When armed, your vehicle is protected as follows: • Light impacts will trigger the Warn Away® signal. When triggered, the siren will chirp and the parking lights will flash for a few seconds. • Heavy impacts will trigger the programmed triggered sequence. • If a door is opened, the system will immediately start chirping the siren and flashing the parking lights. Three seconds later, the siren output changes to a continuous blast.
High Security Disarm This system proudly offers High Security Disarm. High Security Disarm is a feature that makes it possible to silence and reset the system when it is triggering without disarming the system. If the system is triggered, and the siren has been sounding for longer than six seconds, pressing the disarm button on the transmitter will stop the trigger and return the unit to the armed state. The system will not disarm, but rather reset.
Once a switch has been selected, you may choose the number of pulses that must be applied to the wire to disarm the system, from 1-5. After programming is complete, the Ghost Switch will become a disarm switch for both the security system and optional VRS. NOTE: The Valet® switch and VRS button still retain their disarm capability unless the system is programmed to Ghost Switch Only disarm mode. See Programming Options for more details.
Valet® Mode You can prevent your system from automatically arming and triggering by using Valet® Mode. This is very useful when washing the vehicle or having it serviced. In Valet Mode, the system will not arm, even with the transmitter, but all convenience functions (door locks, trunk release, etc.) will work normally. To enter or exit Valet® Mode with the Valet switch Turn ignition to “on” position, then turn to “off” position. Press and release the Valet switch within 10 seconds.
If the bypassed sensor tries to trigger the system while it is being bypassed, the 60-minute bypass period will start over. This ensures that a sensor that continuously triggers will remain bypassed. Doors are covered by NPC differently: If the alarm is triggered by an open door for three full cycles (one-and-one-half minutes), the doors will be bypassed until the trigger ceases.
Disarming Diagnostics Extra disarm chirps are the Tamper Alert. If four chirps are heard when disarming, the system was triggered in your absence. If five chirps are heard, a zone was triggered so many times that Nuisance Prevention Circuitry™ has bypassed that zone. In either case, the Status LED will indicate which zone was involved (see Table of Zones section).
Code Hopping™ Explained The receiver and transmitters each use a mathematical formula called an algorithm to change their code each time the transmitter is used. This technology has been developed to increase the security of the unit. The control unit knows what the next codes should be. This helps to keep the transmitter “in sync” with the control unit even if you use the remote control out of range of the vehicle.
Rapid Resume Logic This DEI security system is equipped with circuitry that will allow the unit to remember it's alarm state if power is lost and then reconnected. If a potential thief disconnects the battery in an attempt to disable the alarm and then reconnects it, the security system will power up in the same state it was when power was lost. For example, if power is disconnected during it's full trigger sequence, when power is reconnected to the unit it will remain in the full trigger sequence.
• Panic mode enabled/disabled with the ignition on: Some states have laws against siren capability in a moving vehicle. • Automatic Engine Disable (AED) on or off: The purpose of the feature is to protect the vehicle from being stolen at all times, regardless of whether or not the alarm is armed. If AED is programmed on, the starter of the vehicle will be disabled 30 seconds after the ignition is turned off.
NOTE: As many states have laws regulating security systems, programming NPC off may allow your system to violate state laws. • Progressive door trigger on or off: When the system is armed and a door is opened, the system responds with ten chirps prior to beginning the full triggered sequence. If an instant trigger is desired, progressive door trigger can be programmed off.
• Stereo or sensor on/off: The system provides outputs that can be used to turn your stereo or a sensor on and off via the remote transmitter. Vehicle Recovery System® (VRS) The optional Vehicle Recovery System feature is designed to ensure that any unauthorized user of your vehicle (even if using your keys and remote control) will not be able to permanently separate you from your vehicle.
Arming The VRS® To arm the VRS, push the VRS button once. This can be done before driving or while driving the vehicle. Once the system is armed, it will go into its triggered sequence (see below) if any door is opened and closed. If you are forced from the vehicle the system will trigger as the door will be opened and closed as you leave the vehicle. This is how the system works to combat intersection carjacking. If ordered from the vehicle, you may press the VRS button before exiting.
Disarming the VRS® Take the time to familiarize yourself with the VRS triggering sequence and the disarm procedure. It is important to recognize the VRS and know how to disarm it in case of accidental activation. Remember, neither the transmitter nor the Valet® button will disarm the VRS® feature. Only the hidden arm/disarm button, or the Ghost Switch, can disarm the VRS®. Regardless of whether or not VRS is triggering, the procedure used to disarm VRS remains the same.
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 alarms functions. FailSafe® Starter Kill 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.
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. Security & Convenience Expansions Here we have listed only some of the many expansion options available.
Power Window Control: Automatic power window control is provided with the 529T or 530T systems. These can operate power windows, and can roll them up automatically when the system is armed, down when you transmit channel 2 or 3, or both up and down. The 530T also provides one touch switch operation. Headlight and Parking Light Automation: The 545T Nite-Lite® will automatically turn on your parking and head lights when it gets dark.
QUICK REFERENCE OPERATING CARD: ✂ Cut along dotted line and fold where indicated for a quick and easy reference to keep in your purse or wallet. To arm using your remote ▼ You can activate, or arm, the system by pressing Button I of your transmitter for one second. When the system arms, you will hear a short siren sound, or chirp, and see the parking lights flash once. If the vehicle’s power door locks have been connected to the system, the doors will lock.
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