User guide

User guide
CANMAX400 Standalone
Revision: 16-Nov-09
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Glossary
2-Way Remote:
A hand-held, remote control which operates the various functions of your system and receives feedback and pages from
the alarm system.
Control Center:
The control center contains the system’s radio-frequency antenna and override switch, and the Status LED. For maximum
remote-control range, the Control Center is usually located at the top of the windshield, centered near the rear-view
mirror.
Control Module:
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.
Input:
Any physical connection to the security system. An input can be provided through a sensor, pin-switch or by existing
systems in the vehicle, such as ignition or courtesy lights.
In-vehicle status LED:
A light used to indicate the status of your system. It is located on your systems control center.
Trigger or Triggered Sequence:
This is what happens when the alarm “goes off” or “trips.” The triggered sequence of your system consists of the siren
sounding and parking lights flashing for the programmed duration.