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1. Before Y ou Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 1 2. Installation Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 2 3. Mounting Components Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]
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MS8200 / MS8300 Installation Manual - Page 1 1. Be sure to read the manual thoroughly before beginning the installation to ensure a proper understanding of the MS8200 / MS8300 and its functions. 2. V erify system contents: ❑ Main Unit ❑ T wo 3-Button Remote Transmitters ❑ Siren ❑ Logic Sensor II ❑ Harnesses • 18-Pin main harness • 4-P[...]
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Page 2 - MS8200 / MS8300 Installation Manual 1. Use a V olt / Ohm meter to test all wires. Do not use a test light. 2. Good power and ground connections are essential for proper operation. 3. Route all wires from the engine compartment to the interior of the vehicle through a grommet and use electrical tape and split loom tubing for protection. 4. [...]
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MS8200 / MS8300 Installation Manual - Page 3 Main Unit The main unit should be mounted in the interior of the vehicle. Do not mount the main unit in the engine compartment. For maximum security , avoid mounting the main unit where it will be easily accessible to a thief. If you are mounting the unit under the dash board, be sure to mount the unit a[...]
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Extended Range Antenna (MS8300) Mount the extended range antenna to the front windshield behind the rear view mirror for best operation. Be sure that this area is clean and free of any metallic window tint film. In certain vehicles such as those equipped with a heated windshield or a built-in windshield defroster , the antenna should be mounted on [...]
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Override Switch Mount the Override Switch in a location near the driver where it is easily accessible but not plainly visible. Plug the blue override switch connector into the blue 2-pin socket on the main unit. Be sure that the switch cannot accidentally be pressed or damaged by movement of passengers or contents within the vehicle. LED Status Ind[...]
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Space Shield III (MS8300) Mount the Space Shield III facing upward in a central location within the vehicle. For optimum performance, avoid mounting the sensor under or facing metal objects or support structures as they will alter the shape of the sensor ’s protection zones. Also, be sure to mount the sensor in a location where items such as coin[...]
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MS8200 / MS8300 Installation Manual - Page 7 Extended Range Antenna (MS8300) Plug the Extended Range Antenna into the connector at the to of the Main unit and wrap antenna wire around Extended Range Antenna cable to prevent interference. Pin 4 - Violet/yellow: Warn A way (-) input Pin 1 - Red: Sensor power +12v output Pin 3 - White/violet: Optional[...]
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Page 8 - MS8200 / MS8300 Installation Manual 18-Pin Main Harness Pin 1 - BLACK: Ground. Connect to a solid chassis ground. Be sure to use a ring connector of proper size. Scrape away the paint at the grounding point. Pin 2 - YELLOW: Door T rigger (+12v) input Connect to positive door switch circuit. This circuit, commonly found in Ford vehicles, wi[...]
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MS8200 / MS8300 Installation Manual - Page 9 Pin 6 - WHITE: Door T rigger (-) input Connect to negative door switch circuit. This circuit will show ground (-) when the door is open. Pin 7 - YELLOW/green: Auxiliary Function 4 (-) output Provides a negative output to activate a relay . The wire provides output for as long as the transmitter button is[...]
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Page 10 - MS8200 / MS8300 Installation Manual When latched or timed operation is selected, the output will reset (turn off) each time the system is armed or disarmed. Pin 15 - ORANGE/blue: Alarming / Horn Honk (-) output Provides a negative output when the system is triggered to activate a relay . The output is selectable for continuous or pulsed o[...]
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3-Pin Door Lock Harness Pin 1 - WHITE/green: Door Lock (-) / Door Unlock (+) Pin 2 - **not used** Pin 3 - WHITE/blue: Door Unlock (-) / Door Lock (+) These wires can be directly connected to negative and positive triggered door lock systems. For V oltage Reversal systems and After-market actuators, add relays. For further information, see Door Lock[...]
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Page 12 - MS8200 / MS8300 Installation Manual Jumper Selections Cancel Auto Rearm. Disables the Automatic Rearm Feature. On = Auto Rearm Disabled Off = Auto Rearm Enabled Parking Light Polarity . Selects the polarity (+/-) for the output of the on-board Parking Light relay . Pin 1 + Pin 2 = positive Pin 2 + Pin 3 = negative Dome Light Polarity . Se[...]
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MS8200 / MS8300 Installation Manual - Page 13 Accessing the Jumpers and Switches Using a flathead screwdriver , carefully press in on the access tabs on the sides of the case until the hooks release. T ake care not to push the tabs in too far or they may break. Once you have made your selections, close the case by aligning the top and button halves[...]
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Page 14 - MS8200 / MS8300 Installation Manual Using the Remote T ransmitters Each system comes with 2 Remote T ransmitters, pre-programmed to Arm and Disarm the system with chirp confirmation using Button 1 . The Mode Button will change function of both Button 1 and Button 2 each time it is pressed. When the Arm/Disarm Button is pressed together wi[...]
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during Programming, Logic Sensor II Adjustment, Space Shield III Adjustment, Real T ime System V erification or any other system set-up function. The Buttons used to control those features will remain as they are described in this manual, regardless of how the T ransmitter is set up to arm and disarm the system. T wo Car Operation T o use a single [...]
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Adding a New T ransmitter into the System 1. T urn on the ignition. 2. Press and hold the Override switch. • The status LED will turn on red. 3. Within 5 seconds: Continue holding the Override switch and Press T ransmitter Button 1* For remote arming with chirp confirmation. --- or --- Release the Override switch and Press T ransmitter Button 1* [...]
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MS8200 / MS8300 Installation Manual - Page 17 System Initialization and Default Reset Following this procedure will set all System Programming Parameters to factory default settings. 1. T urn on ignition. 2. After 4 seconds, press and hold Buttons 1 and 2 together for 5 seconds. The siren will emit one long chirp, indicating that the reset signal w[...]
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Programmable System Parameters 1. Ignition Controlled Door Locking / Unlocking. Selects whether or not the system automatically locks the doors when the ignition is turned on. When selected, the Ignition Controlled Door Locking feature will automatically lock the doors 10 seconds after the ignition key is turned on and automatically unlock the door[...]
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• After 5 seconds, the T ransmitter ’ s LED will begin to flash rapidly , indicating the signal to turn off the Logic Sensor II is being transmitted. • The siren will emit three chirps confirming the signal has been received and will ignore the Logic Sensor II until next time the system is armed. 4. Audible T amper Alert Report. When Audible [...]
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10. Auxiliary Function 2 - Momentary / Latched / Timed Operation. (resets with arm and disarm) Selects between Momentary , Latched, or Timed output for Aux. 2. When Momentary operation is selected, the system will provide an output for as long as the T ransmitter button is held. When Latched operation is selected, the system will provide an output [...]
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MS8200 / MS8300 Installation Manual - Page 21 Because of its advanced design, the Logic Sensor II can be set for Shock and Motion detection or Shock detection only , simply by the way the sensor is mounted. See Mounting Components. Adjustment The shock and motion sensitivity of the Logic Sensor II are set independently , using the Remote T ransmitt[...]
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Page 22 - MS8200 / MS8300 Installation Manual The Space Shield III is a dual zone proximity sensor that uses high frequency radar signals to detect the presence of moving objects within a defined area. For more information, see Mounting Components . Operation While the system is armed, each time the Space Shield III detects movement in the Exterior[...]
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When the minimum or maximum sensitivity levels have been reached, the siren will emit 4 quick chirps. 5. Once you are satisfied with the Interior zone sensitivity setting, press the Mode Button, then Button 2 to begin adjusting the Exterior zone. • The siren will chirp 4 times, the Exterior zone can be adjusted. 6. T est the Exterior zone sensiti[...]
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Page 24 - MS8200 / MS8300 Installation Manual This feature allows the installer to quickly and effectively check all aspects of the installation. T o enter Real T ime System V erification: 1. Enter the vehicle. 2. Close the vehicle doors, hood, and trunk. 3. T urn on the ignition. 4. Within 4 seconds, press the Mode button then press and hold Butto[...]
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MS8200 / MS8300 Installation Manual - Page 25 • During output testing, each function will stay active for as long as the transmitter button is held. After you have finished testing, turn off the ignition key to exit Real T ime Installation V erification. Starter Defeat Override Switch Sensor Kill Wire Hood/T runk Input Door Optional Sensor Input [...]
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Page 26 - MS8200 / MS8300 Installation Manual This feature allows you to recall, from the system ’ s memory , the events (zones) that have triggered the system during the last seven times the system was armed. This is especially useful in diagnosing sensors that are causing the system to trigger and need adjustment. T o enter T rigger History: 1.[...]
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MS8200 / MS8300 Installation Manual - Page 27 Door Lock Diagrams Negative T rigger Positive T rigger V oltage Reversal Aftermarket Actuators V acuum Lock System White/green = (-) Lock / +12v Unlock White/blue = +12v Lock / (-) Unlock installation_rev3.qxd 7/26/99 6:07 PM Page 27[...]
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Ungo Security Corporation A Clarion Company 661 West Redondo Beach Blvd. Gardena, CA 90247 800-Go-Clarion www .clarionmultimedia © Ungo Security Corporation, Gardena, CA 98-MS8200-00 Rev . 2 (12/97) MS8200 / MS 8300 Wiring Diagram Pin 4 - Violet/yellow: Warn A way (-) input Pin 1 - Red: Sensor power +12v output Pin 3 - White/violet: Optional Senso[...]