Clifford concept 50 User manual

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All Concept Series systems are covered by
one or more of the following Clifford Electronics USA patents:
4,158,874; 4,233,642; 4,327,444; 4,383,242; 4,430,685; 4,845,464;
4,887,064; 4,890,108; 4,922,224; 4,997,053; 5,081,667; 5,146,215;
5,157,375, 5,467,070 and other patents pending

Table of Contents
Standard Features of the Concept 5O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Your 4-button/12-channel remote controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
What each button/channel does . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
AntiScan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Anti-CodeGrabbing (ACG) with Random Code Encryption . . . . . . 9
Unbreachable Digital ComLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
AutoArming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
UltraSecure Coded Valet Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Your secret valet code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
To enable valet mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
To exit valet mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setting your own secret valet code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Dual-sensor protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Failsafe MultiPoint AutoImmobilisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Remote controlled sensor override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
How to interpret the LED status indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
How to interpret the chirps and indicator light flashes . . . . . . . . . . 13
Smart AutoTesting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Automatic malfunction bypass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Smart prior intrusion attempt alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Smart Self-Powered Siren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
FACT— False Alarm Control and Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
TotalRecall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
AutoLock/AutoUnLock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Remote headlight activation OR window/sunroof closure . . . . . . . . 15
SmartPowerUp II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
UltraSecure Coded Programming Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
How to program user-selectable features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Programming table for user-selectable features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Adding new remote controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Erasing the codes of lost or stolen remote controls . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Standard Features of the Concept 5O
✔Thatcham-Evaluated— The Concept 50 complies with the British
Insurance Industry’s Criteria for Vehicle Security as evaluated by Thatcham,
the Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre.
✔Lifetime Warranty— The system control unit and remote controls are
covered for as long as you own the vehicle (see the warranty card for details).
✔FACT — False Alarm Control and Test— Another patented Clifford
innovation, FACT absolutely, positively puts an end to recurring false alarms.
✔A Pair of 4-Button/12-Channel Remote Controls— Fingertip command
from a distance via the Rosewood or CarbonFibre style remote control.
✔AntiScan— Blocks electronic scanners from disarming your system.
✔Anti-CodeGrabbing (ACG) with Random Code Encryption— Since the
remote control never transmits the same code twice, the random code
encryption makes the remote control code-grabbers used by thieves
completely useless.
✔Multiple-Car Control— Allows you to command Concept systems on your
other vehicle(s) with the same remote control.
✔UltraSecure Coded Valet Mode— Ensures that no unauthorised person
can engage the valet mode to turn off the system as they can with other
brands of alarms.
✔Patented Remote Control Code Learning— Your Authorised Clifford
Dealer can match up to a total of four 12-channel ACG remote controls to
the system. In addition, the code of a lost or stolen remote can be deleted
immediately to ensure that the missing remote control can never again be
used to disarm your system.
✔Unbreachable Digital ComLink— Your Concept 50 maintains a coded
digital communications link between the central processing unit
microprocessor and the immobiliser’s microprocessor. If a thief tries
shorting, cutting or rerouting these lines, the coded data transfer will be
interrupted and your Concept 50 will ensure that the thief will not be able
to start the engine.
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Standard Features of the Concept 5O (cont.)
✔Failsafe MultiPoint Autoimmobiliser— Automatically ensures that your
vehicle is completely immobilised while you’re away. While armed, your
Concept 50 electronically disconnects your vehicle’s ignition system,
starter motor and electric fuel pump, making theft virtually impossible.
What’s more, even if a thief were to tear the Concept 50 control unit out
of your vehicle, he would still be unable to start the engine! And
Clifford’s Failsafe circuitry assures your safety by making sure that the
immobilisation electronics cannot be activated while driving, even if the
system fuse were to blow.
✔Remote Headlight Activation Capability— Remotely turn on the head-
lights to illuminate your way to and from your car for any duration you
wish between one second and two minutes (requires an optional relay).
✔Remote Window and Sunroof Closure Capability— On certain vehicles
(including several models of BMW, Volkswagen and Jaguar), the addition
of an optional relay enables the system to fully close all the power windows
and sunroof every time you arm the system with its remote control.
✔Dual-Sensor Protection— Provides double the security via these two
high-technology Clifford sensors:
The system’s Glass Tampering Sensor detects any attempts to break any of
the vehicle’s windows.
The Volumetric Radar Sensor will immediately activate the alarm if anyone
reaches into your vehicle’s passenger compartment. Unlike ultrasonic
sensors, the Volumetric Radar Sensor is impervious to wind and temperature
variations, guarding your vehicle even if the windows are left open.
✔Remote Controlled Sensor Override— Just a press of a button on your
remote control instructs the system to override both sensors. It’s perfect
for those times when you need to leave a passenger or pet in the vehicle.
✔Dual-Mode Chirp Silencing— Whenever you remotely arm or disarm, the
siren “chirps” and the indicator lights flash. Whenever you wish, you may
silence the chirps with either of these two methods:
Remote chirp muting — Just press button 3 to silently arm and disarm.
Long-term chirp silencing — A few flicks of a switch is all it takes to silence
the chirps until you choose to reactivate them.
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Standard Features of the Concept 5O (cont.)
✔Remote Door Locking/Unlocking— No more fumbling with keys in the dark
or bad weather.A single press of remote control button 1 simultaneously
arms the system and locks the doors, another press disarms and unlocks.
AutoLock — Automatically locks the doors when the ignition is turned “on”
AutoUnLock — Automatically unlocks when the ignition is turned “off”
✔Patented Smart AutoTesting— Automatically tests all sensors and triggers
every time you remotely arm and specifically identifies any malfunction.
✔Patented Malfunction AutoBypass— Automatically bypasses any trigger
or sensor malfunction and arms all other points to continue providing the
utmost possible protection.
✔TotalRecall— Non-volatile memory stores the identity of the last trigger
or sensor activated to provide diagnostic information.
✔Patented Smart Prior Intrusion Attempt Alert— Specifically identifies the
sensor or trigger activated by an attempted intrusion while you were away.
✔AutoArming— Automatically (passively) arms itself if you forget.
Visual Acknowledgment — The indicator lights flash twice to confirm
initiation of the 30-second AutoArming countdown.
User-Selectable Lock upon AutoArming — Allows you to set the system to
automatically lock the doors every time the system AutoArms.
✔Advanced CMOS Microprocessor— Commands and monitors all system
functions more than 1,000,000 times per second, yet draws less power
than your vehicle’s clock.
✔Remote Controlled Courtesy Lighting— Turns on your car’s interior lights
when you disarm and keeps them on for 30 seconds or until you start the
engine, whichever occurs first.
✔Built-In Indicator Light Flasher— Visually confirms alarm status from a
distance, and repeatedly flashes the indicator lights when the alarm is
tripped.
✔Control Unit with 4 Channels — For accessories such as a remote boot
release, power window control, memory seat activation, remote headlight
activation, even remote engine starting.
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Standard Features of the Concept 5O (cont.)
✔Channel 4 with Selectable Output Type— Your installer can set this
accessory output to pulsed operation (for use with a remote controlled
accessory such as a remote engine starter), latched on/off (to remotely
operate your car audio system) or timed (for remote headlight activation
or remote window/sunroof closure on certain vehicles).
✔Smart Self-Powered Siren— Built-in battery keeps the siren wailing even if
all wires are cut! Won’t drain your car battery like other battery back-up
sirens.
User-Selectable 30/60 second siren duration.
Low Battery Warning — Automatically alerts you if the voltage of the siren’s
built-in battery is low or if it fails to hold a charge.
Patented Automatic Noise Abatement — Limits alarm sounding to five siren
duration cycles to prevent battery drain and towing of the vehicle due to
noise pollution.
✔High-Luminescence LED Indicator— Adds visual deterrence and provides
visual confirmation of system status.
✔Full-Time Remote Panic Feature— Remotely activate the siren and
flashing indicator lights from inside or outside the vehicle, or even while
driving.
✔Multiple Trigger/Sensor Inputs— For greater security and precise
identification of the exact trigger or sensor tripped in a prior intrusion
attempt.
✔SmartPowerUp II— The system’s non-volatile memory always remembers
what state (armed or disarmed) it is in even if power is removed. If a thief
removes power while the system is armed and then restores it in an
attempt to steal your car, Concept 50 instantly re-arms itself and sounds
the siren.
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Welcome to the world of high-technology
vehicle security and convenience
Congratulations on the purchase of your Clifford Concept 50
remote controlled vehicle security and convenience system.
Your Concept 50 is packed with protective features and
lifestyle-enhancing convenience benefits, including
Anti-CodeGrabbing with Random Code Encryption that fights off
the latest and most onerous threat from high-tech thieves.
A thief with a code-grabber can record with total impunity the codes
of your car alarm’s remote control from up to several hundred
meters away. How? The thief simply waits for you to arm or disarm
your alarm with your remote control. The thief’s portable,
pocket-sized code-grabber will automatically pick and record the
transmitted code off the air. As soon as you walk away, he simply
plays it back, instantly disarming your alarm and unlocking the
doors. It’s like giving the thief your car keys. Code-grabbing will
instantly defeat other brands of remote controlled car alarms,
regardless of whether they are equipped with anti-scanning or
trillions of digital codes.
Clifford’s unique PlainView Coded Programming switch ensures that
no unauthorised person can tamper with your system’s programming
nor add a secret remote control to command your system. Concept
50’s built-in Failsafe MultiPoint Immobiliser assures your vehicle
cannot be driven away by even the most determined thief. We have
even encased the immobilisation electronics in solid steel for extra
security. Plus there’s Clifford’s ingenious Digital ComLink that
assures protection even if a thief tampers with power to the system.
Concept 50 also has remote controlled chirp muting, built-in
circuitry for remote headlight control or, on certain vehicles, remote
window rollup that saves you the cost of optional modules. The
system’s pair of 4-button remote controls let you remotely command
up to 12 different functions easily and effortlessly. Yet despite all
the sophistication, your Concept 50 is amazingly easy to use: never
more difficult than a few flicks of a switch or a press of a button on
one of your miniature keychain remote controls.
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How to use your keychain remote control
Your remote control can command 12 different functions and options. The LevelShift
button on the side of the remote control allows you to select channels 5–12:
To transmit either channel 1, 2, 3 or 4: Just press either button 1, 2, 3 or 4. For
instance, to transmit channel 3, press button 3. While you transmit, the LED
indicator will flash once every second: this indicates level 1.
To transmit either channel 5, 6, 7 or 8: Press the
LevelShift button once. This shifts buttons
1–4 to level 2 (channels 5–8). Then press the
corresponding button within the next 7
seconds. For instance, to transmit channel 5,
press LevelShift once, then button 1. While
you transmit, you’ll notice that the LED
indicator flashes twice, pauses, flashes twice,
etc.: this indicates level 2.
To transmit channel 9, 10, 11 or 12: Press LevelShift twice to shift buttons 1–4 to
level 3 (channels 9–12), then press the corresponding button. Thus, to transmit
channel 10, press LevelShift twice, then button 2. You’ll notice that the LED
flashes three times, pauses, flashes three times, etc.: this indicates level 3.
NOTE: One second after you stop transmitting level 2 or level 3 (channels 5–12),
the remote control automatically returns to level 1 (channels 1–4).
What each button/channel does
Certain channels command certain functions. The chart below indicates what each
remote control channel number does, and how to transmit each channel number.
Factory settings of the 12 remote control channels
Transmitting
channel
number: Causes the system to: Press the
LevelShift
button?
How
many
times?
Press
button
number
1arm or disarm and lock or unlock the doors no —1
2activate a remote controlled option no —2
3silently arm or disarm no —3
4turn on headlights*, close windows* or activate an accessory no —4
5control a Concept 50 on your second vehicle yes once 1
6control a Concept 50 option on your second vehicle yes once 2
7control a Concept 50 on your third vehicle yes once 3
8control a Concept 50 option on your third vehicle yes once 4
9remotely override both system sensors (see page 12) yes twice 1
10 control a Concept 50 on your fourth vehicle yes twice 2
11 control a Concept 50 option on your fourth vehicle yes twice 3
12 control a Concept 50 on your fifth vehicle yes twice 4
* Requires optional wiring and a relay
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TO ARM
THE SYSTEM . . . . . . . Press button 1/channel 1 once. You will hear two chirps and
the indicator lights will flash twice. The system LED will flash
repeatedly and the vehicle’s doors will automatically lock.
TO DISARM
THE SYSTEM . . . . . . . Press button 1/channel 1 again. One chirp and one indicator
light flash confirms disarming. The doors will automatically
unlock and the interior lights will turn on and stay on for 30
seconds or until you start the engine, whichever occurs first.
TO SILENTLY
ARM OR DISARM
THE SYSTEM . . . . . . .
Press button 3/channel 3. Concept 50 will arm or disarm with
all the indications noted above except for the chirps.
TO ACTIVATE
THE PANIC
FEATURE . . . . . . . . . .
Press and hold button 1/channel 1 for 3 seconds. The indicator
lights will flash repeatedly and the siren will blare for 30 or 60
seconds (user-selectable), or until you transmit channel 1 again to
turn it off. For your personal safety, if the ignition is on (indi-
cating you are in the vehicle), the doors automatically lock to
prevent entry. If the ignition is off, the doors automatically unlock
to allow you to enter without having to fumble with the keys.
TO ACTIVATE
A REMOTE
CONTROLLED
ACCESSORY . . . . . .
Button 2/channel 2 controls an option such as a remote boot
release, remote memory seat activation, the IntelliStart remote
engine starter accessory or another remote controlled option.
TO REMOTELY
TURN ON THE
HEADLIGHTS,
CLOSE THE WINDOWS
OR CONTROL
ANOTHER OPTION. .
If so wired, button 4/channel 4 will either turn on the headlights
for a duration of your choosing (your installer can set the
duration to any interval you wish between one second and two
minutes) OR will close the power windows and sunroof on
various Jaguar, Mercedes Benz, BMW and Volkswagen
vehicles. Alternatively, this output could also be used for a
second remote controlled accessory such as those noted above.
TO CONTROL
YOUR
OTHER VEHICLES . . . .
Channels 5–8 and 10–12 (see Your 4-button/12-channel
remote controls on page 7) can be programmed to operate
Concept system(s) and optional accessories on your other
car(s).
WHAT ABOUT
CHANNEL 9? . . . . . . .Channel 9 remotely overrides both system sensors. See
Remote controlled sensor override on page 12.
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