Model 554RT ➤Owner’s Guide
limited lifetime consumer warranty Directed Electronics, Inc.
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND. IN THE EVENT OF A CLAIM OR A DISPUTE INVOLVING DIRECTED OR ITS SUBSIDIARY, THE PROPER VENUE SHALL BE SAN DIEGO COUNTY IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. CALIFORNIA STATE LAWS AND APPLICABLE FEDERAL LAWS SHALL APPLY AND GOVERN THE DISPUTE. THE MAXIMUM RECOVERY UNDER ANY CLAIM AGAINST DIRECTED SHALL BE STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE AUTHORIZED DIRECTED DEALER'S PURCHASE PRICE OF THE UNIT.
table of contents limited lifetime consumer warranty . . . . . i transceiver diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 standard transceiver configurations . . . . 3 what is included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 warning! safety first . . . . . . . . . . . .5 system maintenance . . . . . . . . . . .7 your warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 fcc/id notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
transceiver diagram 4 3 2 1 31 5 30 6 7 29 8 9 27 10 11 12 13 28 26 25 24 23 22 2 14 21 15 20 16 19 17 18 © 2003 directed electronics, inc.
standard transceiver configurations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Vehicle Interior Temperature Indicator Numeric Display AM/PM Indicator Alarm Clock Mode Indicator Timer Function Indicator Transmit Range Indicator Transmission Indication Vibrate/Beep Mode Indicator Power Saver Mode Indicator Remote Start Timer Mode Indicator No Function Vehicle Page Mode Indicator Full Trigger Shock Sensor Indicator Hood/Trunk Open or Trigger Indicator Parking Light Ind
what is included ➤ Control module ➤ A.S.K. Receiver ➤ One four-button two-way transceiver ➤ One four-button transmitter ➤ Stinger™ DoubleGuard® two-stage shock sensor ➤ Revenger™ Soft Chirp™ six-tone programmable siren ➤ Red status LED indicator light ➤ Push-button Valet® switch ➤ Your warranty registration ➤ FailSafe® Starter Kill ➤ Shut-down toggle switch important information Congratulations on the purchase of your combination remote start alarm system.
➜ warning! safety first The following safety warnings must be observed at all times: warning! THIS SYSTEM PROVIDES REMOTE NOTIFICATION OF SECURITY SYSTEM TRIGGER EVENTS. CONTACT POLICE OR SECURITY PERSONNEL IMMEDIATELY. NEVER CONFRONT A CAR THIEF OR VANDAL. ➤ Due to the complexity of this system, installation of this product must only be performed by an authorized Directed dealer. ➤ When properly installed, this system can start the vehicle via a command signal from the transceiver.
➤ Use of this product in a manner contrary to its intended mode of operation may result in property damage, personal injury, or death. (1) Never remotely start the vehicle with the vehicle in gear, and (2) Never remotely start the vehicle with the keys in the ignition. The user must also have the neutral safety feature of the vehicle periodically checked, wherein the vehicle must not remotely start while the car is in gear.
DIATELY CEASE THE USE OF THE UNIT AND SEEK THE ASSISTANCE OF AN AUTHORIZED DIRECTED DEALER TO REPAIR OR DISCONNECT THE INSTALLED REMOTE START MODULE. DIRECTED WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE OR PAY FOR INSTALLATION OR REINSTALLATION COSTS. ➜ system maintenance This system needs no specific maintenance beyond transceiver battery replacement. The transceiver is powered by a 1.5V AAA battery. The Battery Level indicator has three level indicators that serve as a visual indication of battery charge.
➜ your warranty Your warranty registration must be completely filled out and returned within 10 days of purchase. Your product warranty will not be validated if your warranty registration is not returned. Make sure you receive the warranty registration from your dealer. It is also necessary to keep your proof of purchase, which reflects that the product was installed by an authorized dealer. ➜ fcc/id notice This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules.
➜ caution This product is designed for fuel-injected, automatic transmission vehicles only. Use of this product in a standard transmission vehicle is dangerous and contrary the product's intended use. transceiver functions The transceiver buttons are used to send commands to the system. The descriptions below reflect the standard configuration for this system. The buttons can be custom configured for the user’s specific needs by the installer.
Button The LCD backlighting will turn on when pressed for less than one second; when held for more than five seconds the transceiver will enter adjustment mode allowing the setting of the clock, timer mode, and audible melody selection. For more information, please refer to the Function Button Configurations section of this guide. and Buttons The remote start function of the system is controlled by pressing these buttons simultaneously for one second.
and Buttons Press these buttons simultaneously to activate the parking timer. Each additional press will toggle through the available options (10 min., 20 min., 30 min., 1 hour, 1.5 hours, 2 hours, and off ). and Buttons When pressed simultaneously these buttons toggle between beep notification and vibrate notification.
Icon The timer function icon flashes during timed functions including parking timer. Icon The transmit range indicator icon stays visible as long as the system is within operating range. Icon The remote transmission indicator icon displays when the transceiver is transmitting a signal. Icon The vibrate/beep mode icon appears when the transceiver is set to vibrate mode. Icon The power saver mode can be turned on or off with the transceiver. This icon displays the status.
Icon The full trigger shock sensor icon indicates that the shock sensor has been triggered by a hard shock. and Icons The hood/trunk open or trigger icon illuminates when the hood or trunk trigger has been activated or the hood or trunk is open, and bypasses those zones until it is closed. Icon The parking light icon will flash twice when armed or disarmed. The icon also flashes during WarnAway and at the beginning and end of remote start cycles.
Icon The battery level icon indicates the level of power remaining in the battery. Icon The temperature-controlled remote start icon indicates that the system has entered the temperature remote start mode and automatically starts the vehicle if the temperature of the vehicle drops below 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Icon The silent arm/disarm icon appears when the system has been armed or disarmed in the silent mode.
➜ function button configurations Function Button Icon Audible Indication Lamp On (10 sec) Power-Saver Mode* + Melody Beep/Vibrate Mode + 4 Vibrations/ 1 Beep Time Adjust Mode (hour)** for 5 Seconds Time Adjust Mode (min)** 1 Time*** Alarm Clock Set Mode (hour)** 2 Times*** Alarm Clock Set Mode (min)** 3 Times*** Alarm Clock Music or Power on Music Selection** 4 Times*** Alarm Clock Adjust Mode (on/off )** 5 Times*** Timer Count Down Adjust Mode (hour)** 6 Times*** Timer Count Down Ad
Remote Start On Melody Selection 2 10 times*** 5 Selections 1/2/3/4/5 10 Min Parking Count Down Mode + 1 Time Melody 20 Min Parking Count Down Mode + 2 Times Melody 30 Min Parking Count Down Mode + 3 Times Melody 60 Min Parking Count Down Mode + 4 Times Melody 90 Min Parking Count Down Mode + 5 Times Melody 120 Min Parking Count Down Mode + 6 Times Melody Parking Count Down Off Mode + 7 Times Melody + Alarm Clock Mode On/Off**** Celsius/Fahrenheit Select Mode + Melody + or
remote operation The 554 remote start system operates at 434 MHz and incorporates Directed’s proprietary A.S.K. out-board two-way transceiver. The high frequency combined with Binary Data communication achieves superior range with two-way communication. ➜ system signal paging features A page is the signal the control module sends to the transceiver as confirmation of receipt of a command or alarm system status.
using your system ➜ active arming Press for one second to arm the system. The vehicle’s lights will flash once, the doors will lock, the siren will chirp once, and while the system is armed, the status LED will blink approximately once per second to indicate the system is actively protecting the vehicle. The transceiver will beep once (or vibrate). The arm icon (29) will appear and remain displayed on the LCD.
3. The status LED will blink at twice its normal rate indicating the system has begun the 30 second countdown. 4. After 20 seconds the siren will chirp once (unless programmed off ) as an audible indication that the system is about to arm. 5. At 30 seconds the system will fully arm itself. At this time the lights will flash and the doors will lock (if programmed for passive locking). The LED will flash and transceiver’s arm icon (29) will appear and remain displayed on the LCD.
➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ Warn Away® - Light impacts trigger the Warn Away® signal. When triggered, the siren chirps and the parking lights flash for a few seconds. Triggered Sequence - Heavy impacts trip a Triggered Sequence. The sequence consists of the siren sounding continuously and the parking lights flashing for the programmed duration. Progressive Response - If a door is opened, the system will immediately start chirping the siren and flashing the parking lights.
note: Icons 13 and 14 represent alarm system zone inputs. For more information about icons and the zones they represent refer to the Standard Remote Configurations section. ➜ triggered response description A Triggered Response can be activated by any of the triggers listed below and consists of an alarm page along with the response described for each trigger. The default Triggered Response duration is 30 seconds but can be programmed from 1-180 seconds by your installer with the Directed Bitwriter.
When a Triggered Response is activated the transceiver will: ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ Repeat four quick beeps (or vibrate) for 15 seconds. The full trigger alert icon (28) will turn on for 15 seconds The zone icons will turn on and remain on until a transceiver button is pressed, clearing the page alert. The transceiver will enter page recognition mode and generate alarm page alerts. note: Icons 13, 14, 16, and 20 represent alarm system triggered sequence zone inputs.
Disarming while driving Press on the transceiver or simply turn off the ignition to disarm the system. The lights will flash twice, the doors will unlock, the siren will chirp twice, and the status LED will turn off. The transceiver will beep twice (or vibrate). The disarm icon (29) will be displayed on the LCD. note: If the transceiver received a Warn Away® or triggered response page while armed, the first press of the unlock button will clear the page alert.
➤ Press a fourth time within five seconds: The siren chirps four times followed by a long chirp. Zones 2 and 4 are now bypassed. ➤ Press a fifth time within five seconds: The siren chirps five times followed by a long chirp. All input zones, except the ignition, are now bypassed. ➤ Continued pressing of will begin the Multi-Level Security Arming cycle over again. note: Multi-Level Security Arming only applies to a single arming cycle.
➜ high security disarm This security system offers High Security Disarm. High Security Disarm is a feature that makes it possible to silence and reset the system while it is triggered, without disarming the system. If the system is triggered and the siren has been sounding for longer than six seconds, press any button on the transceiver to stop the page, then press on the transceiver to stop the trigger and return the unit to the armed state. The system will not disarm, but rather reset.
➜ disarming without a transceiver (emergency override) If your transceiver is lost or damaged, you can manually disarm your vehicle security system. To disarm the system without a transceiver, you must have the vehicle's ignition key and know where the Valet® switch is located. Be sure to check with your installer at the time of installation for both the location and the preset response (1-5 presses) of the Valet® switch. To disarm the security system, turn the ignition to the ON position.
arming or disarming, and the confirmation chirp(s) will be eliminated for that one operation only. When Silent Mode has been used the silent arm/disarm mode icon will indicate silent arm/disarm. If you want the arm/disarm chirps turned off permanently, your dealer can do this for you. note: The Warn Away® response to lighter impacts is bypassed if the system is armed using Silent Mode. This ensures that no chirps will be emitted by the siren in an area you want chirp-free.
➜ valet mode You can prevent your security system from passive arming by using Valet mode. This is very useful when washing the vehicle or having it serviced. In Valet mode, the security system will not arm, even with the transceiver, but all convenience functions (door locks, trunk release, remote starting, etc.) will continue to work normally. To enter or exit Valet mode: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Turn the ignition off. 3. Press and release the Valet DRW-35 switch within 10 seconds.
buttons are used when entering and exiting valet mode. The status LED is the only way to ensure the system has entered/exited valet mode. ➜ remote start This feature allows you to remotely start and run your vehicle for a programmable period of time. This makes it possible to warm up the engine, as well as adjust the interior temperature of the vehicle with the climate control system.
4. In gasoline vehicles, the engine will start four seconds after the parking lights flash. In diesel vehicles, the engine will start when the WAIT-TO-START indicator on the vehicle's dash goes out. 5. Once the vehicle has started, it will run for the pre-programmed period of time (either 12, 24, or 60 minutes - see Programming Options section of this guide) or until a shutdown input is triggered. When using the Directed Bitwriter, the run time can be programmed from 1-60 minutes.
➤ The hood is opened. ➤ The shutdown toggle switch is put into the OFF position. ➤ The pre-programmed run time (12, 24, or 60 minutes) has elapsed. ➤ Transceiver buttons and are pressed again to start the vehicle. The transceiver will generate a page notification with a unique melody (or vibrate) and the remote start icon (19) will turn off when the remote start shuts down.
3. The engine will run until the pre-programmed time elapses or a shut-down input is received. (See the previous Remote Start section for a complete list of shut-down inputs.) note: This feature will not work if the brake pedal is pressed or if any shut down input is active. ➜ setting the clock To set the clock press and hold for five seconds, the trans- ceiver will chirp twice and the hour selection will start flashing. Immediately press to advance the hour selection or to reverse the hour selection.
safety features This system has several important safety features to ensure proper operation of the motor and prevent accidental damage to the engine or its components. ➜ starter anti-grind circuitry Whenever the vehicle is remote started, advanced anti-grind circuitry prevents the starter from engaging, even if the key is turned to the start position. This prevents damage to the starter motor if the key is turned to the start position during remote start operation.
➜ over and under rev protection The system monitors the engine speed and will automatically shut the engine off if the RPMs rise above or fall below the programmed levels. This feature prevents damage to the motor due to fuel delivery system failures or other problems which may cause the engine to race. note: The system uses a wire connected to the vehicle to sense engine speed. This wire must be connected in order for over and under rev protection to work.
Example If the alarm triggers three times within a 60-minute period and each time the same sensor or switch triggers the alarm, NPC™ will interpret those triggers as false alarms. After the third trigger, NPC™ ignores, or bypasses, that sensor or switch (along with any other sensors or switches sharing the same zone) for 60 minutes. If the bypassed sensor tries to trigger the security system while it is being bypassed, the 60-minute bypass period will start over.
diagnostics The microprocessor at the heart of your system is constantly monitoring all of the switches and sensors connected to it. It is designed to detect any faulty switches and sensors and prevents them from disabling the entire system. The microprocessor will also record and report any triggers that occurred during your absence. Refer to the System Status Chirps and Table of Zones sections of this guide for diagnostic information.
triggered so many times that the Nuisance Protection Circuitry™ has bypassed that zone. In either case, the status LED and transceiver LCD will indicate which zone was triggered (see Table of Zones section). The security system will retain this information in its memory and chirp four or five times each time it is disarmed, until the next time that the ignition is turned on. ➜ system status chirps The siren will chirp when arming/disarming the system.
➜ table of zones A zone is represented by the LED flashes used by the system to identify a particular type of input. Standard input assignments are listed in the following table.
note: Your system stores the last two triggered zones in memory. If your system has been triggered but the LED has been reset by turning on the ignition, your dealer can still recall the last two zones that were triggered. Contact your dealer for details. ➤ Arming and disarming diagnostics (including Warn Away® responses) are reported by the transceiver on the LCD. ➤ When a Bypass Notification is generated during arming the transceiver LCD will flash until the alarm is reset by the ignition.
code hopping The receiver and transmitters use a mathematical formula called an algorithm to change their code each time the transceiver 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 transceiver “in sync” with the control unit even if you use the transceiver out of range of the vehicle.
vehicle, one for each user. note: Owner Recognition cannot be programmed without a Bitwriter and the necessary software. Check with your dealer for more information. rapid resume logic This Directed system will store its current state to non-volatile memory. If power is lost and then reconnected the system will recall the stored state from memory.
➤ Power Saver in Valet® Mode: When the system enters Valet® Mode the LED illuminates steadily. If the vehicle is not used (ignition is not turned on) for a one hour period while the system is in Valet® Mode, the LED will shut off. If the system remains in Valet® Mode, the LED will come back on the next time the ignition is turned on and then back off. programming options Programming options control your system's normal, operational set-up.
locking allows the vehicle's doors to lock when the security system passively arms (after the 30-second countdown). This feature only works if passive arming has been programmed. ➤ Panic mode enabled/disabled when the ignition is turned on. (Some states have laws against sirens sounding in moving cars.) ➤ Forced passive arming on or off.
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. Once the key is turned off, the LED will flash slowly (one-half its normal armed rate) to indicate the AED arming cycle. Thirty seconds later, the starter will be disabled. To start the car, it will be necessary to disarm the system with the transceiver.
security & convenience expansions Listed below are some of the many expansion options available. Please consult your dealer for a complete explanation of all the options available to you. Audio Sensor: Metal on glass, glass cracking, and breaking glass produce distinctive acoustic signatures. The 506T audio sensor uses a microphone to pick up sounds, then analyzes them with proprietary acoustic software to determine if the glass has been struck.
Power Trunk Release: The accessory output of the system can op- erate a factory power release for the vehicle’s trunk or hatch. Although the on-board relay can control most power trunk releases, sometimes an optional relay is required. If the factory release is not power-activated, Directed®'s 522T trunk release solenoid can often be added. Power Window Control: Automatic power window control is pro- vided with the 529T and 530T systems.
circuitry for the starter interrupt, however installation may require additional labor. Input: A physical connection to the system. An input can be provided by a sensor, pinswitch or by existing systems in the vehicle, such as ignition or courtesy lights. LED: A red light mounted at a discretionary location inside the vehicle. It is used to indicate the status of your system and as a visual deterrent.
Valet Mode and for programming when the 998T Bitwriter is not available. 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. 48 © 2003 directed electronics, inc.
© 2003 directed electronics, inc.
The company behind this system is Directed Electronics, Inc. Since its inception, Directed Electronics has had one purpose, to provide consumers with the finest vehicle security and car stereo products and accessories available. The recipient of nearly 100 patents and Innovations Awards in the field of advanced electronic technology, Directed is ISO 9001 registered. Quality Directed Electronics products are sold and serviced throughout North America and around the world.
