Glossary of terms – Directed Electronics AVITAL 3001L 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 crank-
ing whenever the system is armed. The vehicle is never prevented
from cranking when the system is disarmed, in Valet
fi
Mode, or
should the starter kill switch itself fail. Your system is ready for this
feature, however 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
vehicle, such as ignition or courtesy lights
.
LED: The LED indicates the status of your system. It is also used to
report triggers and faults in the system or sensors.
Valet Switch: A small push-button switch mounted somewhere in
the vehicle. The switch is used to override the alarm when a trans-
mitter is lost or damaged, or to put it into Valet Mode.
Warn Away Response: Light impacts to the vehicle generate the
W arn Away Response, which consists of several seconds of siren
chirps 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 such as hood
and trunk if connected.