Astroflex 2 Way Security and Conveniece System VSS-204TW manual

y VSS-204TW 2- WAY S ECURITY AND C ONVENIENCE S YSTEM O WNER ’ S M ANUAL © 2006 ASTROFLEX ELECTRONICS[...]

Table of contents What is included ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1 2-way LCD remote control .........................................................................................................................[...]

Diagnostics ............................................................................................................................................................................. 17 Arming diagnostics ..............................................................................................................................................[...]

What is included  Control module with integrated shock sensor  1 transceiver/antenna  1 four-button 2-way LCD transmitter  1 three-button transmitter  Wire harnesses  Dual diode harness  A six-tone programmable siren  In-vehicle status LED indicator light  A push-button Valet switch  Failsafe ® Starter Kill ready circ[...]

Important information Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of -the-art vehicle security system. This system has been designed to provide years of trouble-free oper ation. Due to the complexity of this system, it must be installed by an authorized dealer only. Installation of this product by anyone other than an authorized dealer voids the [...]

Remote control functions The remote control buttons are used to send commands to the system. The descriptions below reflect the standard configuration for this syste m. The buttons can be custom configured for the user’s specific needs by the installer. S TANDARD CONFIGURATIONS BUTTON The arming function is controlled by pressing this button for [...]

S TANDARD LCD ICON CONFIGURATIONS The transmit icon w ill be displayed while t he remote control is transmitting a command to the vehicle. The receive icon will be dis p la yed while the remot e control is receiving a page from the vehicle. The signal icon w ill be displayed if a command is transmitted to the vehicle but the command page is not rec[...]

Remote operation The system operates at 434 MHz. The high frequency combined with Binary Data communication achieves superior range with two way communication. S YSTEM SIGNAL PAGING FEATURES A page is the signal the control modu le sends to the remote control as confirmation of receipt of a command or alarm system status. When the remote control re[...]

Programming LCD remote T O ENTER PROGRAMMING MODE Press and hold the button until one long beep is heard. Programming mode to customize the remote’s response is now entered. NOTE : If no buttons are pressed within 5-seconds, programming mode will exit with 2-beeps. B EEPS /V IBRATION O N /O FF Press to select beeps/vibration On/Off. Beeps alone, [...]

P AGE NOTIFICATION The remote control can be programmed to notify the user of a page (audibly beeping if the vehicle’s status changes, e.g. door unlocked, engi n e started, vehicle violation, etc.). On the LCD remote press to select page On/Off. One beep is page On, Two beeps is page Off. When programmed off the remote will not give any noti fica[...]

P ASSIVE ARMING The system can be programmed to arm itself automa tically (called passive arming). If the system is programmed for passive arming, it will automatically arm 30 seconds after the ignition is turned off and the system detects that you have left the vehicle by opening and closing a door. Whenever the system is in its 30-second passive [...]

bypassed.  Press a third time within five seconds: The pa rking lights flash three times. Zone 4 is now bypassed.  Press a fourth time within five seconds: The pa rking lights flash four times. Zone 7 is now bypassed.  Press a fifth time within five seconds: The park ing lights flash five times. Zones 2 and 4 are now bypassed.  Press a [...]

2. If a switch (Zone 1, 3, 5, or 6) triggered the system, the remote will emit 4 quick beeps and the LCD screen will indicate which switch (5-flashes) tripped the alarm. 3. If the system was triggered so many times that NPC is active the remote will emit the above notifications with 5 beeps instead of 4. D ISARMING WITHOUT A TRANSMITTER This featur[...]

(This is the factory setting.) S ILENT MODE To temporarily turn off the arm or disarm chirps, use Silent Mode™. Simply press for less than one second before arming or disarming, and the confirmation chirp(s) will be eliminated for that one operation only. If you want the arm/disarm ch irps turned off permanently, your dealer can do this for you. [...]

V ALET MODE You can prevent your security system from auto matically arming and triggering 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 remo te transmitter, but all convenience functions (door locks, trunk release, etc.) will continue to work [...]

2. Turn the ignition On for more than 1-second and less than 3-seconds. 3. The siren will chirp once to indicate one-time bypass has been activated. To cancel one-time bypass perform one of the following: Arm then disarm the alarm. Turn the ignition On for more than 3-seconds. N UISANCE PREVENTION ® CIRCUITRY Your system has Nuisance Prevention® [...]

Auxiliary outputs (options) This system also supplies outputs that can control convenience op tions such as remote control trunk release and window automation. Consult your dealer for available options for your system. Channel 2 Trunk release: When connected, pressing for 1.5 seconds will remotely release the vehicle trunk lid. Channel 3 auxiliary [...]

NOTE : The LCD transmitter will also have the zone 2 icon and the alarm icon indicating. 4. The in vehicle LED will illuminate continuo usly for the duration of shock adjustment mode. NOTE : When the shock sensor adjustment mode is entered, all other timers and operations are bypassed until shock sensor adjustment mode is exited. A DJUSTING THE S H[...]

NOTE : When the shock sensor adjustment mode is ex ited, the bar indicator will indicate continuously . For example if level 15 was being set (bars 1 through 7 indicating cont inuously, and bar 8 flashing), upon exiting adjustment mode bars 1 th rough 8 will indicate continuously. Bar No.1 Bar No.10 Sensor level setting Shown at mid-po int 2. Decre[...]

Diagnostics The microprocessor at the heart of your security system is constantly monitoring all of the switches and sensors that are connected to it. It detects any faulty switches and sensors and prevents them from disabling the entire syste m. The microprocessor will also record and report any triggers that occurred during your absence. Refer to[...]

T ABLE OF ZONES The zone number is the number of LED flashes used by the system to identify that input. The standard input assignments are listed below, along wi th spaces to write in any optional sensors or switches you have had installed. Zone - Num ber of LED Flashes Description Dealer- Installed options 1 Instant trigger - often used for trunk [...]

High frequency Your system transmits and receives at 434 MHz. This provides a cleaner spectrum with less interference and a more stable signal. Enjoy a phenomenal increase in range – even in areas with high radio interference. Owner recognition Using a hand-held programming tool, your dealer can program many of the system settings. Th e programme[...]

Programming Programming options control what your system do es during normal operation, and require few or no additional parts. However, some ma y require additional installation labour. The following is a list of the program settings, with the factory settings in Bold:  Active arming (only with the remote) or passive armi ng (automatic arming 3[...]

RUN position and pressing the Valet ® button the programmed number of times. AED is disabled when the system is in Valet ® Mode. NOTE : This feature will only function if the Failsafe ® Starter Kill relay has been installed.  Full trigger response 30 or 60 seconds: This determines how long the full triggered sequence lasts. Some states have l[...]

V EHICLE RECOVERY SYSTEM (VRS ® ) The optional VRS ® feature is designed to ensure that any un authorized user of your vehicle (even if using your keys and remote co ntrol) will not be able to perm anently separate you from your vehicle. The VRS ® cannot prevent a carjacking attempt; however, it does ensure that if your vehicle is taken by an un[...]

Fifteen seconds after the siren chirps begin, the siren’s output will change to a continuous blast. From this point on, when the igni tion key is turned off, the VRS ® will immediately turn on the starter kill. This will prevent the vehicle from being restarted, thus immobilizing it at that spot. Three minutes after the constant siren output beg[...]

Programming options See your dealer for further details on the opti ons listed below available with this system. Automatic Engine Disable : Prevents the vehicle from being started even if the vehicle is not armed after turning the ignition Off and exiting the vehicle. Comfort Closure : Windows will c lose upon locking the vehicle. Dual Sensor Trigg[...]

Security & convenience expansions Here we have listed only some of the many ex pansion options available. Please contact your dealer for a complete explanation of all the options available to you. Audio Sensor : Metal on glass, glass cracking, and breaking glass each produce distinctive acoustic signatures. The audio sensor uses a microphone to[...]

Glossary of terms Automatic Engine Disable (AED) : This feature 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 af ter the ignition is turned off. Control Unit : The "brain" of your syste m. Usually hidden u[...]

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE To arm using your remote  You can activate, or arm, the system by pressing on your remote for one second. When the system arms, you will hear a short siren sound, or chirp, and the parking lights will flash once. If the vehicle’s power door locks have been connected to the system, the doors will lock. To disarm using your[...]

The company behind this system is Astroflex El ectronics, member of Dir ected Electronics, Inc. Call (888) 892-7876 for more information about our products and services. Astroflex Electronics is committed to delivering world class quality products and services that excite and delight our customers. Sherbrooke, Qc (Canada) J1R 0L1 www.astroflex.com [...]