Acumen CAT3.1 Owner's manual

Installation and Wiring
The Acumen CAT3.1 consists of the following main
components;
• CAT3.1 main unit ECU (Electronic Control Unit)
• CAT3.1 wiring harness
• 1 x Remote Fob
• Fitting kit including System fuse, spare fuse & Blue LED system
indicator
Tool Required:
• Pliers/Cable strippers/Cable cutters
• Drill with 5.5mm and 8mm bits
• Soldering equipment
• Adhesive lines heatshrink tubing
• High quality insulating tape
• Masking tape (for drilling LED hole)
• Multimeter
• General workshop tools
• Motorcycle wiring diagram
CAT3.1 main unit ECU (Electronic Control Unit)
Ensure the fitting of the equipment and the associated wiring does not
affect the operation of the motorcycle. Be sure the alarm and wiring does
not affect moving parts (such as control cables, brakes) and does not
touch hot parts.
The CAT3.1 is designed for motorcycle use and is fully encapsulated so
water ingress is not of a concern. Likewise, the Key Fob is also of a
waterproof design. We recommend however that the unit is not placed in a
position where it is continually subjected to water and/or pressure
washing.
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When mounting the unit, use the 5mm screws/nuts supplied in the fitting kit
or cable tie the unit to a suitable frame tube. Take care to mount the unit
where access to it is protected (the more difficult it is to reach, the harder
the job the ‘thief’ has to bypass the alarm).
Route the wiring alongside the motorcycle wiring, and tape it in the style of
the original motorcycle wiring.
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Be aware the LED will result in a small increase of electrical current drain.
The LED draws 1mA of electrical current. The LED provides a visual
indication of the alarm’s status, helps with the diagnostic mode of the
alarm, and will warn a potential thief that your motorcycle is alarmed and
that the alarm is armed.
For this reason, it is preferable to position the LED where it can be easily
seen. Having decided on a suitable position, drill an 8mm hole, pass the
LED through from the back of the hole and then insert the LED into the LED
holder. Then push the LED holder back into the 8mm hole to mount it
securely. Route the LED wires to the position of the CAT3.1 ECU.
The alarm has a loom which ends in a 6-way connector. This connector
connects to the wiring loom which is connected to the motorcycle.
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Mount the movement sensor so the wire is vertical +/- 30 degrees. No
other setting or adjustment is required. The nearer the centre of the
bike laterally, the less sensitive it is.
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Installation and Wiring
Connect the system wires as
follows:
A larger version of the wiring diagram
can be found on the back page.
The RREEDDwire is the alarm positive feed.
DO NOT connect this directly to the
motorcycle battery, but connect to the
positive terminal of the starter solenoid.
Use the Red-tagged ring terminal from
the fit kit.
The BBLLAACCKKwire is the alarm negative
connection. Connect this wire to a
suitable earthing point on the motorcycle
frame. DO NOT connect to the battery
negative terminal. Do NOT connect it to a
sub-frame or fairing-frame. An ideal spot
is the connection of the motorcycle
battery negative lead & frame. Use the
Blue-tagged ring terminal from the fit kit.
The BBRROOWWNNwire should be connected
to a circuit which becomes live when the
ignition is switched on. Ideally, this
should be connected between the
ignition switch and the motorcycle fuse
box. If this is not practical, a good place
is the feed to the rear brake light switch.
Acumen recommends this connection is
soldered.
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Should you require further options on the CAT3.1 system, please see Optional Wiring (page 3)
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Optional Wiring
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Flashing Indicators
The two PPIINNKKwires are for the indicators. Connect one Pink wire to the LH
indicator, and the other Pink wire to the RH indicators. Ensure you connect
these wires to the positive side of the indicators - if you connect to the
negative side of the indicators the alarm fuse will fail. Acumen recommend
these connections are soldered.
Flashing LED
The paired BBllaacckk//RReeddwires with the two-way connector are for the LED
system indicator. Connect the two plugs together.
Movement Sensing Nudge Facility
The two BBLLUUEEwires - one with a male connector on it, one with a female
connector - are to remove/add the nudge facility of the movement sensing.
• If the two blue wires are connected, the nudge sensing is added.
• Dis-connecting these two wires removes the nudge sensing.
Optional Wiring Connections
(not required for basic operation)
The YYEELLLLOOWW//GGRREEEENNwire is the Pager wire. It supplies 12v at 0.5A when the
alarm is reacting. It is designed to connect to the Acumen AlarmMate Pager
(Acumen Pt No 10114) and/or the Acumen external siren (Acumen Pt No
10115) .
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The PPUURRPPLLEEwire is the alarm antenna. It should be extended along a plastic
component and taped into position. Do not tape within the wiring harness and
do not connect to ground/earth.
The GGRREEEENNwire is the trigger wire for the optional Immobilisation relay.
Instructions for connection are included in the immobilisation kit. If you are
not using it, tape the wire to the main harness in a tidy fashion.
The WWHHIITTEEwire is an optional Trigger wire. If you need to use this circuit, the
alarm will trigger if the switch you add to this circuit changes it’s state. (ie;
open to closed, or closed to open) Connect the wire to a switch and the other
side of the switch to a suitable ground. When the switch changes the alarm
will sound. It can be connected to items such as a magnetic reed seat switch,
or pressure mat under the m/c side stand, or the Acumen garage kit.
See www.acumen-electronics.co.uk
NNOOTTEEIf a poor connection is made in this circuit the alarm will interpret any
change of state - regardless of how short in time - as an alarm and will react
accordingly. Make sure all connections are sound, waterproof and cannot
short.
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Operation
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The standard key fob has three buttons; Lock, Unlock and Silent.
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Press the Lock button of the fob. The alarm will beep twice and
flash the indicators twice. The system LED will start to flash after 5
seconds and the unit will monitor hot-wire, accessory switch,
movement and nudge. (The system will not arm if the ignition is
switched on).
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Press the Unlock button. The system will give one short beep and
flash the indicators once.
NNOOTTEEIf the system gives one long beep this means the alarm has
been sounding. Enter diagnostics mode to find the reason why.
Convenience (Ferry) Mode
In Convenience mode the movement/nudge sensor will cease to function.
With the alarm active, press the Silent button. You will get one long tone and
one flash of the indicators.
If the LED flashes once/per second the movement sensing is active
If the LED flashes once every two seconds, the movement sensing is disabled.
You can ‘toggle’ between Convenience Mode enabled and disabled by simply
pressing the silent button.
Diagnostics Mode
It is possible to determine the trigger source that caused the alarm to sound.
Only the last reason is recorded.
Diagnostic mode can be accessed two ways;
a. When the alarm is sounding the LED will flash a number of times, pause,
then flash the same number again. This will go 30 seconds until the
system stops sounding.
b. Alternatively, disarm the alarm and then press the silent button. The LED
will flash a number of times and the system will beep the same number of
times. Every time you press the silent button the system will flash/beep in
accordance with the following table.
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1No Triggers in last armed period
2
Power was interrupted (The CAT3.1 does not have an
internal battery but if the power is disconnected
when the unit is armed, and then re-connected it will
give a reaction.)
3Ignition turned on or hot-wired
4Movement
5Accessory switch was operated

Additional Features - Auto-Arm Timer
55 seconds after turning off the ignition the alarm will arm automatically
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1. Ensure the ingition is switched off.
2. The following 3 actions (a, b and c) must be completed within 10
seconds:
a. Arm and disarm the alarm.
b. Switch the ignition on 5 times and leave it on (on-off-on-off
on-off-on-off-on and leave it on)
c. Hold down all three buttons on the fob until the unit emits a
rapid, low pitch bip-bip-bip-bip.
3. Press the ‘Silent’ button (or torch button on the flip-fob) oonncceeto
access auto-arm timer configuration (
or four times to exit the
configuration mode
).
Each time you press the button you will get a high-pitched bip-bip-bip-
bip as confirmation, except the exit mode which is low pitch.
Once this option has been selected, changing it is accomplished as
follows:
1. To switch ON the auto-arm, press the Lock button (key button on
flip fob) and unit emits a high pitched bip-bip.
2. To turn the action OFF, press the Unlock button (P button on flip
fob) and the unit emits a low pitch bip-bip.
It doesn’t matter if you don’t know the current state of the alarm,
just press the button you want it to be. You can press it again, it
won’t cause a problem.
3. When you have the alarm set as you want, press the Silent button
(Torch button on flip-fob) and a low pitch bip-bip-bip-bip will
confirm the programming has ended.
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Additional Features - Nudge Sensor Sensitivity
To increase or decrease sensitivity of the nudge sensor
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1. Ensure the ingition is switched off.
2. The following 3 actions (a, b and c) must be completed within 10
seconds:
a. Arm and disarm the alarm.
b. Switch the ignition on 5 times and leave it on (on-off-on-off
on-off-on-off-on and leave it on)
c. Hold down all three buttons on the fob until the unit emits a
rapid, low pitch bip-bip-bip-bip.
3. Press the ‘Silent’ button (or torch button on the flip-fob) ttwwiicceeto
access nudge sensor sensitivity configuration (
or four times to exit
the configuration mode
).
Each time you press the button you will get a high-pitched bip-bip-bip-
bip as confirmation, except the exit mode which is low pitch.
NOTE! Tilt sensitivity is not affected by nudge sensitivity
Once this option has been selected, changing it is accomplished as
follows:
1. To INCREASE the sensitivity, press the Lock button (Key button on
flip fob). Each press of the fob will raise the sensitivity one ‘notch’
and is confirmed by a high pitch bip-bip.
After each press the motorcycle may be ‘nudged’ to gauge the
sensitivity – if the nudge is detected it will emit a single standard
beep. When the unit reaches it’s maximum sensitivity it will emit
one high pitch bip, instead of two. This will indicate subsequent
presses IN THAT DIRECTION will not make the unit any more
sensitive.
2. To decrease the sensitivity, press the Unlock (P button on flip fob)
Each press will give a low pitch bip-bip.
After each press the motorcycle may be ‘nudged’ to gauge the
sensitivity – if the nudge is detected it will emit a single standard
beep. When the unit reaches it’s minimum sensitivity it will emit
one low pitch bip, instead of two. This will indicate subsequent
presses IN THAT DIRECTION will not make the unit any less
sensitive.
3. When the nudge sensitivity is set as required, press the Silent
button (Torch on flip-fob) to exit configuration mode. A low pitch
bip-bip-bip-bip will confirm.
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Additional Features - Nudge Alarm Reaction
To enable repeated nudging to sound the alarm
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1. Ensure the ingition is switched off.
2. The following 3 actions (a, b and c) must be completed within 10
seconds:
a. Arm and disarm the alarm.
b. Switch the ignition on 5 times and leave it on (on-off-on-off
on-off-on-off-on and leave it on)
c. Hold down all three buttons on the fob until the unit emits a
rapid, low pitch bip-bip-bip-bip.
3. Press the ‘Silent’ button (or torch button on the flip-fob) tthhrreeeetimes
to access nudge alarm reaction configuration (
or four times to exit
the configuration mode
).
Each time you press the button you will get a high-pitched bip-bip-bip-
bip as confirmation, except the exit mode which is low pitch.
Once this option has been selected, changing it is accomplished as
follows:
1. To enable repeated nudging to sound the alarm, press the Lock
button (Key on flip-fob). The unit emits a high pitch bip-bip.
2. To disable, press the Unlock button (P on flip-fob) and unit emits a
low pitch bip-bip.
It doesn’t matter if you don’t know the current state of the alarm,
just press the button you want it to be. You can press it again, it
won’t cause a problem.
3. When the nudge alarm reaction is set as required, press the Silent
button (Torch on flip-fob) to exit configuration mode. A low pitch
bip-bip-bip-bip will confirm.
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New Key Fob/Lost Key Fobs
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1. Ensure the motorcycle ignition is switched off
2. NOTE Sections 3, 4 and 5 must be completed
within 10 seconds
3. Arm and disarm the system from the fob
4. Switch the ignition on-off 5 times in quick
succession, leaving the ignition ON at the 5th
action
5. Change the state of the accessory switch
circuit - WHITE wire (ie; connect to ground if
not connected and vice versa) The unit will
beep once and enter learn mode
6. Press and hold the Lock button until the unit
beeps then release it
7. The unit will beep twice
8. Press and hold the Lock button again and the
unit will beep three times.
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1. Ensure the motorcycle ignition is switched off
2. Remove alarm fuse
3. Leave for 5 minutes
4. Reconnect alarm fuse (and within 10 seconds
perform sections 5 & 6)
5. Switch the ignition on-off 5 times in quick
succession, leaving the ignition ON at the 5th
action
6. Change the state of the accessory switch
circuit - WHITE wire (ie; connect to ground if
not connected and vice versa) The unit will
beep once and enter learn mode
7. Press and hold the Lock button until the unit beeps
then release it
8. The unit will beep twice
9. Press and hold the Lock button again and the
unit will beep three times
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1. Ensure the motorcycle ignition is switched off
2. Remove the alarm fuse
3. Leave for 5 minutes
4. Replace the alarm fuse - the alarm will sound
for 30 seconds (unless the system has sounded
10 times for power loss in which case there will
not be an audible reaction but wait 30 seconds)
Ensure the ignition is OFF during this time and
ensure the alarm is not triggered by accessory
switch or movement
5. Trigger the alarm by turning ON the ignition.
When the alarm sounds turn the ignition OFF.
When the siren stops after 30 seconds (ie;
during the quiet time) you have 10 seconds to
perform steps 6 & 7
6. Switch the ignition on and off 5 times, leaving
the ignition ON at the fifth action
7. Change the state of the accessory switch
circuit - WHITE wire (ie; connect to ground if
not connected and vice versa) The unit will
beep once and enter learn mode
8. Press and hold the Lock button until the unit beeps
then release it
9. The unit will beep twice
10. Press and hold the Lock button again and the
unit will beep three times.
NEW/REPLACEMENT/UPGRADED KEY FOBS CAN BE ORDERED
DIRECT FROM ACUMEN
www.acumen-electronics.co.uk

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Troubleshooting
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a. Check the fob batteries (type CR2016).
b. Place the fob as near as possible to the alarm
system main unit. If it will now disarm there
are probably spurious radio signals in the
vicinity. Move the motorcycle to another area.
c. Check the system fuse. If the alarm has no
power it cannot power the radio receiver.
Switch on the motorcycle ignition - if it
disarms now the alarm’s power supply is at
fault (fuse or connections).
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a. Enter Diagnostic mode and find out why the
alarm is/was reacting.
b. Take appropriate action - such as:
i. Enter Convenience Mode if it’s a windy
day (see page 4).
ii. Check earth/power connections if you
repeatedly get a ‘power interrupted’
signal.
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The system cannot ‘blow’ the fuse. It is what the
alarm switches that blows the fuse - usually the
indicators. Make sure there are no shorts in the
indicator system and if a new fit, make sure the
alarm PINK wire(s) is/are not connected to the
negative side of one, or both of the m/c indicators.
Spares and Accessories
Acumen can supply a range of spares &
accessories to enhance the features of the CAT3.1
system:
1. Spare and replacement remote fobs and
batteries.
2. The key fob can be up-graded to the same flip-
fob as used on the Acumen ‘Thatcham’
specification CAT1 and CAT21 systems. The Flip-
fob uses Microchip KeeLoq®code-hopping
technology which prevents scanning and
recording of transmitter codes. When ordering,
specify Acumen part number 51020 and your
make, model and year of motorcycle.
NNOOTTEEThe Acumen CAT3.1 cannot ‘know’ both types
of fob at the same time. If it ‘knows’ the standard
fob, it cannot ‘know’ a flip fob at the same time. It
can ‘know’ 2 x standard fobs at the same time, or 2 x
flip fobs at the same time, but not 1 of each.
3. Different coloured System LED’s to match your
motorcycle (Green, Red, White, Blue, Yellow)
4. Acumax 900 Intelligent ‘float’ battery charger
5. Extra, external sirens. (If your CAT3.1 system is
‘buried’ in the motorcycle, the audible warning
may not be as loud as you would like. This
extra siren will allow you to position it where
the sound can get out.)
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Upon request, Acumen will supply you, free of
charge, with a protecting ‘clamshell’ to prevent easy
disconnecting of the alarm system. The clamshell
will prevent easy unplugging of the 6-way
connector.
Please request Acumen part number C-07-0003
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1. Starter immobilisation kit
(Acumen part number 10113)
2. Acumen AlarmMate pager
(Acumen part number 10114)
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While the Acumen CAT3.1 provides state of the art
electronic security and protection, it will not, by
itself, ensure your motorcycle will not be stolen.
We recommend you undertake basic security
precautions such as;
Parking in a locked garage if possible,
Parking in well lit areas if a garage is not
applicable,
Using a bike cover where appropriate,
Using a chain or shackle and ground anchor.
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Full details are given in the Terms and Conditions
document.
www.acumen-electronics.co.uk

Wiring Diagram