Clifford Matrix 1 User manual

NOTE: This product is intended for installation by a professional
installer only! Any attempt to install this product by any person other
than a trained professional may result in severe damage to a vehicle’s
electrical system and components.
Matrix +1
Installation Guide
©2008 Directed Electronics, Vista, Ca.
N3105X- 2008-12

Bitwriter™, Code Hopping™, DEI®, Doubleguard®, ESP™,
FailSafe®, Ghost Switch™, Learn Routine™, Nite-Lite®, False Alarm
Control Technology™, Revenger®, Silent Mode™, Soft Chirp®,
Stinger®, Valet®, Vehicle Recovery System®, VRS®, and Warn Away®
are all Trademarks or Registered Trademarks of Directed Electronics,
Inc.
The Bitwriter®(p/n 998T)
requires chip version 2.4 or
newer to program this unit.

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Contents
Primary Harness (H1) Wire Connection Guide.............................................................. 4
Primary Harness Wiring Diagram.............................................................................. 4
Primary Harness Wiring Instructions......................................................................... 4
Door Lock Harness (H2), 3-PIN Connector ................................................................ 11
Plug-In LED and valet/program switch......................................................................... 12
Programmer Interface, 3-Pin BLACK Plug.............................................................. 13
Mounting the Control Center ................................................................................. 13
On-Board Dual-Stage Shock Sensor ............................................................................. 14
Optional Sensor Harness, 4-pin Connector .................................................................. 15
Programming Jumper.................................................................................................... 16
Light Flash Jumper .................................................................................................. 16
Bypassing Sensor Inputs................................................................................................ 17
System Features Learn Routine ..................................................................................... 18
System Features Menus................................................................................................. 21
Menu #1 - Basic Features......................................................................................... 21
Menu #2 - Advanced Features ................................................................................. 22
Feature Descriptions ..................................................................................................... 22
Menu #1 - Basic Features......................................................................................... 22
Menu #2 - Advanced Features ................................................................................. 24
Transmitter/Receiver Learn Routine ............................................................................. 27
Transmitter Configurations........................................................................................... 30
Standard Configuration .......................................................................................... 30
Three-button configuration - Optional not included............................................... 30
Diagnostics.................................................................................................................... 31
Arm/Disarm Diagnostics ......................................................................................... 31
System Status Chirps ............................................................................................... 31
Table of Zones......................................................................................................... 32
Long Term Event History............................................................................................. 32
Multi-Level Security Arming......................................................................................... 33
Optional Vehicle Recovery System (VRS™) ................................................................ 34
False Alarm Control Technology (FACT II ™) ........................................................... 34
Rapid Resume Logic ..................................................................................................... 34
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................ 35

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Primary Harness (H1) Wire Connection
Guide
Primary Harness Wiring Diagram
H1/1
H1/2
H1/3
H1/4
H1/5
H1/6
H1/7
H1/8
H1/9
H1/10
H1/11
H1/12
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ORANGE (-) 500 mA Armed Output
___
WHITE (+)/(-) Selectable Light Flash Output
___
WHITE/BLUE (-) 200 mA Channel 3 Programmable Output
___
BLACK/WHITE (-) 200 mA Domelight Supervision Output
___
GREEN (-) Door Trigger Input, Zone 3
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BLUE (-) Instant Trigger Input, Zone 1
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VIOLET (+) Door Trigger Input, Zone 3
___
BLACK (-) Chassis Ground Input
___
YELLOW (+) Switched Ignition Input, Zone 5
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BROWN (+) Siren Output
___
RED (+) Constant Power Input
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RED/WHITE (-) 200 mA Channel 2 Output
Primary Harness Wiring Instructions
This guide describes in detail the connection of each wire. Also included are
possible applications of each wire. This system was designed with the ultimate
in flexibility and security in mind. Many of the wires have more than one
possible function. Please read carefully to ensure a thorough understanding
of this unit.
H1/1 ORANGE (-) ground-when-armed output
This wire supplies a (-) ground as long as the system is armed. This output
ceases as soon as the system is disarmed. The orange wire is pre-wired to control
the 8618 starter kill relay. It can supply up to 500 mA of current.
NOTE: If using the H1/1 Orange wire to activate an add-on accessory such
as window automation, or voice module a 1Amp diode must be installed to
ensure proper operation. Insert the diode as shown in the following diagram.

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IMPORTANT! Never interrupt any wire other than the starter
wire.
H1/2 WHITE (+/-) light flash output
As shipped, the H1/2 WHITE wire should be connected to the (+) parking
light wire. If the light flash polarity jumper is moved to the (-) position (see the
Programming Jumper section of this installation guide), this wire supplies
a (-) 200 mA output.
NOTE: For parking light systems that draw 10 amps or more, the jumper
must be switched to a (-) light flash output (see the Programming Jumpers
section of this guide). P/N 8617 or a standard automotive SPDT relay must
be used on the H1/2 light flash output wire.
IMPORTANT! DO NOT connect this wire to a negative vehicle
light flash wire before changing the programming jumper to
the negative polarity position or damage to vehicle light circuit
may occur.

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H1/3 WHITE/BLUE 200 mA (-) channel 3 output
This wire provides a (-) 200 mA output whenever the transmitter button(s)
controlling channel three is pressed. This output can be programmed to
provide the following types of output (see System Features Learn Routine
section of this guide):
A validity output will send a signal as long as the transmission is•
received.
A latched output will send a signal continuously when the channel•
three button(s) is pressed and released. The signal will continue
until channel three is pressed again.
A latched/reset with ignition output works similar to the latched•
output, but will also reset (output will stop) when the ignition is
turned on and then off.
A 30 second timed output will send a signal for 30 seconds when•
channel three is pressed. This output can be shut off during the
30-second period by pressing Channel 3 again.
This output can also be programmed to provide a second unlock•
pulse when the unlock button is pressed a second time after
disarming the system. This can be used to unlock the passenger
doors when installing progressive door locks.

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IMPORTANT! Never use this wire to drive anything but a
relay or a low-current input! This transistorized output can
only supply 200 mA, and connecting directly to a solenoid,
motor, or other high-current device will cause the module to
fail.
H1/4 BLACK/WHITE (-) 200 mA domelight supervision output
Connect the H1/4 wire to the optional domelight supervision relay as shown
in the following diagram:
IMPORTANT! This output is only intended to drive a relay. It cannot be connected
directly to the domelight circuit, as the output cannot support the current draw of one
or more bulbs.
H1/5 GREEN (-) door trigger input
Most vehicles use negative door trigger circuits. Connect the green wire to a
wire showing ground when any door is opened. When connecting to newer
model vehicles there is generally a need to use individual door triggers. See
DirectFax document 1076 for wiring instructions. This wire will report Zone
3.
NOTE: If using a door trigger wire that has a delay, Advanced Menu 2, feature
6 or the 998T Bitwriter can be used to turn Bypass Notification off.

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H1/6 BLUE (-) instant trigger input
This input will respond to a negative input with an instant trigger. It is ideal for
hood and trunk pins and will report on Zone 1. It can also be used with Directed
single-stage sensors. The H1/6 blue instant trigger wire can also be used to shunt
sensors during operation of auxiliary channels or remote start. (See Bypassing
Sensor Inputs section of this guide.)
H1/7 VIOLET (+) door trigger input
This type of dome circuit is used in many Ford products. Connect the violet
wire to a wire that shows (+)12V when any door is opened. This wire will report
Zone 3.
NOTE: If using a door trigger wire that has a delay, Advanced Menu 2, feature
6 or the 998T Bitwriter can be used to turn Bypass Notification off.
H1/8 BLACK (-) chassis ground connection
Connect this wire to a clean, paint-free sheet metal location (driver kick
panel) using a factory bolt that DOES NOT have any vehicle component
grounds attached to it. A screw should only be used when in conjunction with
a two-sided lock washer. Under dash brackets and door sheet metal are not
acceptable ground points. It is recommended that all security components be

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grounded at the same location.
H1/9 YELLOW (+) ignition input
Connect this wire to the (+) 12 volts ignition wire. This wire is pre-wired to
the starter kill relay and must show (+) 12 volts with the key in RUN position
and during cranking. Take great care that this wire cannot be shorted to the
chassis at any point.
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H1/10 BROWN (+) siren output
Connect this to the RED wire of the Revenger® siren. Connect the BLACK
wire of the siren to (-) chassis ground, preferably at the same point you connect
the control module’s BLACK ground wire.

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H1/11 RED (+)12V constant power input
Before connecting this wire, remove the supplied fuse. Connect to the battery
positive terminal or the constant 12V supply to the ignition switch.
NOTE: Always use a fuse within 12 inches of the point you obtain (+)12V.
Do not use the 15 amp fuse in the harness for this purpose. This fuse protects
the module itself.
H1/12 RED/WHITE 200 mA (-) channel 2 output
When the system receives the code controlling channel 2 for longer than 1.5
seconds, the RED/WHITE will supply an output as long as the transmission
continues. This is often used to operate a trunk/hatch release or other relay/
driven function.
IMPORTANT! Never use this wire to drive anything but a relay
or a low-current input! The transistorized output can only supply
200 mA of current. Connecting directly to a solenoid, motor, or
other high-current device will cause it to fail .

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Door Lock Harness (H2), 3-PIN Connector
H2/A
H2/B
H2/C
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Green (-) Lock, (+) Unlock Output
___
Empty Unless Using 451M
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Blue (-) Unlock, (+) Lock Output
IMPORTANT! The door lock outputs are low current and should not
be attached directly to any high current device; they are only to be
used to activate relays.
For detailed instructions about connecting to the vehicle’s power door lock
systems, refer to the Door Lock Wiring guide (Document No. 1041) available
to authorized dealers only from the technical resources listed at the front of
this guide.

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Plug-In LED and valet/program switch
The LED and the valet switch are incorporated into the Control Center. The
LED line plugs into the WHITE 2-pin port, and the valet switch plugs in to
the BLUE 2-pin port.
NOTE: The onboard LED can be substituted with an optional outboard
LED (P/N 8634 for Blue LED and 8633 for red LED). The LED fits into a
9/32 inch mounting hole. Be sure to check for clearance prior to drilling the
mounting hole.
You can also substitute an external valet switch for the Control Center valet
switch (P/N 8631 is a 5-pack of these switches)
Valet switch
LED
Important! With the Control Center more customers will want the Ghost
switch coded disarm feature - make sure to check with the customer.

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Programmer Interface, 3-Pin BLACK Plug
The BLACK three-pin port connection is for programming the unit.
When using the 998T Bitwriter®, it is possible to configure any and
all of the programmable functions. For more information please refer
to the guide packaged with the programmer.
Mounting the Control Center
The control center’s position should be discussed with the vehicle owner prior
to installation, since it will be visible to to the vehicle’s operator.
The best location for the Control Center is centered high on either the front
or rear windshield. For optimal range, the antenna should be mounted verti-
cally. It can be mounted horizontally in relation to the windshield or under the
dashboard away from metal, but range will be diminished. Metallic window
tint can also affect range, so this should be a consideration when determining
the mounting location.
After determining the best mounting location, follow these steps:
1. Clean the mounting area with a quality glass cleaner or alcohol to remove
any dirt or residue.
2. Plug the Control Center cable into the Control Center.
3. Mount the Control Center using the supplied double-sided tape.
4. Route the Control Center cable to the control module and plug it into the
four-pin antenna connector.

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Important! To achieve the best possible range, DO NOT leave the
control center cable bundled under the dash. Always extend the cable
full length during installation, regardless of the antenna mounting
location.
CONTROL CENTER CABLE
CONTROL
CENTER
On-Board Dual-Stage Shock Sensor
There is a dual-stage shock sensor inside the control unit. Adjustments are
made via the rotary control as indicated in the diagram. Since the shock sensor
does not work well when mounted firmly to metal, we do not recommend
screwing down the control module. The full trigger of the on-board shock
sensor reports Zone 2. (See Table of Zones section of this guide.)
Note: When adjusting the sensor, it must be in the same mounting location
that it will be after the installation is completed. Adjusting the sensor and then
relocating the module requires readjustment.

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Optional Sensor Harness, 4-pin
Connector
The four-pin sensor harness is optional, and is not included with this unit.
RED (+) 12V Constant and BLACK (-) Ground:
These wires supply constant (+) 12 volts and ground to the optional sensor.
BLUE/GREEN (-) Multiplex Input:
These wires are multiplex inputs. If a (-) input of less than 0.8 seconds is
supplied to either wire, the Warn-Away response will occur. A (-) input of
longer than 0.8 seconds to either wire will initiate the triggered sequence and
report Zone 4.

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Programming Jumper
Light Flash Jumper
This jumper is used to determine the light flash output. In the (+) position,
the on-board relay is enabled and the unit will output (+)12V on the WHITE
wire, H1/2. In the (-) position, the on-board relay is disabled. The WHITE
wire, H1/2, will supply a 200 mA (-) output suitable for driving factory
parking light relays.
NOTE: For parking light circuits that draw 10 amps or more, the jumper must
be switched to a (-) light flash output. P/N 8617 or a standard automotive
SPDT relay must be used on the H1/2 light flash output harness wire.
Important! DO NOT connect the H1/2 light flash wire to
a negative vehicle light flash wire before changing the
programming jumper to the negative polarity position or
damage to vehicle light circuit may occur.

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Bypassing Sensor Inputs
There are times when you need to temporarily bypass all sensor inputs to
the unit, such as when remote starting the vehicle. Anytime an auxiliary
channel output is used, all inputs are bypassed for 5 seconds. During the 5
second bypass period, ground can be supplied to the H1/6 Blue wire without
triggering the unit.
When the 5 second bypass period ends, if the unit sees ground on the H1/6
Blue wire, all trigger inputs except the door trigger input will remain bypassed
until 5 seconds after ground is removed from the BLUE wire. The ignition
input needs to be bypassed during remote start also. This can be done using
the status and ignition output of a Directed Electronics remote engine starting
unit as shown in the following diagram:
Alarm system
( -) During remote
start output
Starter kill
relay
Yellow ignition output
from DEI remote start
Yellow H1/9
ignition input

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System Features Learn Routine
The System Features Learn Routine dictates how the unit operates. Due to
the number of steps, they have been broken up into two menus. It is possible
to access and change any of the feature settings using the Valet/Program
switch. However, this process can be greatly simplified by using the 998T
Bitwriter. Any of the settings can be changed and then assigned to a particular
transmitter, up to four, a feature called Owner Recognition. Each time that
particular transmitter is used to disarm the system, the assigned feature settings
will be recalled. Owner Recognition is only possible when programming the
unit via the 998T Bitwriter.
If the system was previously programmed using the 998T Bitwriter, the learn
routine may be locked. If the siren generates one long chirp when attempting
to program the unit, the learn routine is locked and must be unlocked using
the 998T Bitwriter.
1. Open a door. (The H1/5 GREEN wire or the H1/7
VIOLET wire must be
connected.)
2. Ignition. Turn the ignition on, then back off: (The
H1/9 YELLOW wire must be connected.)
3. Select a Menu. Press and HOLD the Valet/Program
switch: (The Valet/Program switch must be plugged
into the blue port.) After three seconds the siren will
chirp once indicating entry to the Basic Features Menu
#1. If this is the menu you wish to access, release the
button and go on to Step 4. If the button is not
released, you will jump to the Advanced Features Menu
#2 and the siren will chirp twice. Once you have
selected the desired menu, release the Valet/Program
button and then proceed to Step 4.

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4. Select a Feature. Press and release the Valet/Program
switch the number of times corresponding to the feature
you wish to change. For example, to access the third
feature, press and release the switch three times. Then
press the switch once more and HOLD it. The siren
will chirp the number of times equal to the step you
have accessed.
5. Program the Feature. While holding the Valet/
Program switch, you can toggle the feature on and off
using the remote transmitter. Pressing

will select
the one chirp setting. Pressing

will
select the two chirp setting.
(See Systems Features menus)
NOTE: The Valet pulse count feature (2-5) and the
Channel three timed output (2-9) have five possible
settings each. Pressing

will toggle through all the
two-chirp settings.
6. Release the Valet/Program Switch.
Once a feature is programmed:•
Other features can be programmed within the same menu.•
Another menu can be selected.•
The learn routine can be exited if programming is complete.•

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To access another feature in the same menu:
Press and release the Valet/Program switch the number of times necessary•
to advance from the feature you just programmed to the next one you
want to program.
Then press the Valet/Program switch once more and• HOLD it.
For example, if you just programmed the third feature in the menu and you
would like to program the seventh feature in the menu, you would press and
release the Valet/Program switch four times and then press it once more and
hold it. The siren would chirp seven times to confirm access to the seventh
feature.
To select another menu:
Press and hold the Valet/Program switch.•
After three seconds, the unit will advance to the next menu and the siren•
will chirp, indicating which menu has been accessed.
For instance, if you just programmed some features in Menu #1 (Basic Features)
and you wish to program a feature in Menu #2, you press and HOLD the
Valet/Program button. After three seconds, the siren chirps twice indicating
access to Menu #2.
To exit the learn routine do one of the following:
Close the open door.•
Turn the ignition on.•
No activity for longer than 15 seconds.•
Press the Valet/Program switch too many times.•