Glossary of terms – Directed Electronics NONE AM5 User Manual

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Glossary of terms

Control Module: The “brain” of your system. Usually hidden under-

neath the dash area of the vehicle. It houses the microprocessor which

monitors your vehicle and controls all of the alarm’s functions.

Failsafe

Starter Kill (if equipped): 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. Your system is ready for this feature, how-

ever installation of this feature may require additional labor.

Input: Any physical connection to the security system. An input can be

provided through a sensor, pinswitch or by existing systems in the vehi-

cle, such as ignition or courtesy lights.

Integrated LED/Valet button: A small push-button switch with an

integrated LED mounted somewhere in the vehicle. The button is used

to override the alarm when a transmitter is lost or damaged, or to put

it into Valet Mode. The LED indicates the status of your system. It is also

used to report triggers and faults in the system or sensors. This switch

is also used to program optional features.

Warn Away

Response: Light impacts to the vehicle generate the

Warn Away

Response, which consists of several seconds of horn

honks and flashing parking lights.

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.