Code Alarm CA 1550 User manual

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PROFESSIONAL
SERIES
2 Way Security and Keyless Entry
Installation Guide
CA 1550

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Before You Begin ......................................................................................3
Wire Connection Guide ...........................................................................4
5 Pin Main Harness ...................................................................................5
9 Pin Input / Output Harness ....................................................................6
3 Pin Door Lock Output Harness .............................................................9
Additional Ports ......................................................................................13
Antenna / LED / Programming Port .......................................................13
DBIPort....................................................................................................13
Set Up & Programming..........................................................................14
Transmitter Programming........................................................................14
Manual Feature Programming.................................................................14
Programming Feature Banks ..................................................................15
Adjusting the Shock Sensor ..................................................................16
Testing the Shock Sensor ......................................................................16
Dome Light Delay / Theater Dimming .....................................................16
Chirp Delete - User Accessible..............................................................16
Feature Descriptions ............................................................................. 17
Transmitter Button Functions .............................................................20
Security Trigger Zones .........................................................................21
System Layout.........................................................................................22
Table of Contents

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PROFESSIONALINSTALLATION
STRONGLYRECOMMENDED
Installation Precautions:
Roll down window to avoid locking keys in vehicle
during installation
Avoid mounting components or routing wires near
hot surfaces
Avoid mounting components or routing wires near
moving parts
Tape or loom wires under hood for protection and
appearance
Technical Support [phone]
or go to
http://techservices.codesystems.com
Use a Digital Multi Meter for testing and verifying
circuits. DO NOT USE A TEST LIGHT, OR
"COMPUTER SAFE PROBE" as these can set off air
bags or damage vehicle computers.
Use grommets when routing wires through metal
surfaces
BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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3 Pin Lock Output Harness
9 Pin Input / Output Harness
5 Pin Main Harness

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3 BLACK GROUND
Connect the BLACK wire to a solid chassis ground point using a ring terminal and
self tapping screw (not supplied). Scrape away paint from the grounding point to
ensure a good connection. The recommended grounding point is a metal surface
in the driver’s side kick panel area.
NOTE: Do not ground the BLACK wire with any other vehicle components.
5 Pin Main Harness
1 WHITE/RED PARKING LIGHT INPUT
2 WHITE PARKING LIGHT OUTPUT
Locate the parking light output wire at the vehicle’s light switch.
Verification: This wire registers positive voltage when the parking lights are
turned on.
Positive switching Parking Lights:
Connect the WHITE/RED wire to a 15 Amp max fused battery source.
Connect the WHITE wire to the parking light output wire.
Negative switching Parking Lights:
Connect the WHITE/RED wire to a good chassis ground.
Connect the WHITE wire to the parking light output wire.
4 BROWN SIREN OUTPUT ( + )
Locate a suitable mounting location in the engine compartment for the siren, away
from moving parts.
With the bell of the siren aiming downwards, secure the siren in place using self
tapping screws, being careful not do drill into any hoses, wiring or components.
Connect the BLACK siren wire to a chassis ground using a ring terminal and self
tapping screw (not supplied).
Route the BROWN siren output wire from the control module through the firewall
and connect to the RED wire on the siren.
NOTE: Be sure to loom the siren wires, and seal the grommet.

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3 ORANGE GROUNDWHENARMEDOUTPUT(- )
This wire will have a continuous ( - ) 500mA output when the system is Armed. This
wire is typically used for controlling window modules or additional sensors.
5 RED BATTERY 12V ( + )
Locate 1 of the vehicle’s constant 12 Volt battery wires at the ignition switch.
Verification: This wire will register ( + ) voltage in all positions of the ignition
switch.
Connect the RED wire to the constant 12 Volt battery wire.
NOTE: Remove all fuses until all connections are made.
9 Pin Input / Output Harness
1 BLUE/WHITE INSTANTTRIGGERINPUT(-)
This wire is a GROUND input for an external sensor or secondary pin switch.
Verification: This wire when connected will trigger the security system.
2 GREEN DOORTRIGGERINPUT(- )
Locate the vehicle’s dome light or door pin switch wire.
Verification: This wire will register ground (NEG) when the door is opened
and the interior light is on. This wire will register positive voltage when the
door is closed and the interior light is off.
Connect the GREEN wire to the vehicle’s negative door input wire(s).
NOTE: Certain vehicles may require multiple connections. Refer to vehicle
application guide

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6 RED/WHITE TRUNKRELEASEOUTPUT( - )
Locate the vehicle’s trunk release wire at the trunk release switch.
Verification: This wire will register either positive voltage or ground when the trunk
release is activated.
This is a low current output, 500mA.
4 PURPLE DOORTRIGGER INPUT (+)
Locate the vehicle’s dome light or door pin switch wire.
Verification: This wire will register positive voltage (POS) when the door is
opened and the interior light is on. This wire will
register ground or "0" Volts when the door is closed and the interior light is
off.
Connect the PURPLE wire to the vehicle’s positive door input wire(s).
NOTE: Certain vehicles may require multiple connections. Refer to vehicle
application guide
5 YELLOW IGNITIONINPUT(+)
Locate the vehicle’s ignition wire at the ignition switch.
Verification: This wire registers voltage when the key is turned to the ON (or
RUN) position. The voltage does not drop out when the key is turned to the
START(or CRANK) position.
Connect the YELLOW wire to the vehicle’s Ignition wire.
7 BROWN/BLACK HORNOUTPUT ( -)
Locate the vehicle’s horn wire.
Verification: This wire will register at positive voltage and register
ground when the horn switch is pressed.
Connect the BROWN/BLACK wire to the vehicle’s horn wire. This is a low current
output, 500mA.

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8 VIOLET/BLACK AUX 1
This wire provides a ( - ) 500mA output capable of driving relays. For Control of
optional accessories (i.e. Power Window/Sunroof, etc.).
To activate refer to the transmitter button configuration chart. Please refer to the
selectable options for timing.
9 LTGREEN/BLACK FACTORY DISARM OUTPUT ( - )
This wire will supply a ( - ) 500mA pulse upon disarming the system. Locate the
factory perimeter alarm disarm wire from the key cylinder inside the drivers door.
Verification: This wire registers ground if the key is turned to the unlock
position in the driver’s door cylinder.
Connect the LT GREEN/BLACK wire to the factory alarm disarm wire.

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3 Pin Lock Output Harness
1 BLUE UNLOCK ( - )
3 GREEN LOCK ( - )
The door lock / unlock outputs are designed to control several different types of
systems which may require additional parts. Please review the wire and location
chart to see which type of door lock system is in your vehicle. The most common
types are shown in the following diagrams.
Negative Switching Locks
All Door Lock and Unlock: Locate the lock / unlock wire at the vehicle’s lock /
unlock switch.
Verification: These wires will register ground when the Lock and Unlock
switches are activated.
Connect the GREEN and BLUE wires shown in the diagram below.
Lock
Unlock
Vehicle Door Lock
Control Relays
GREEN (-) Lock Output
BLUE (-) Unlock Output
Negative Locks:

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Positive Switching Locks
All Door Lock and Unlock: Locate the lock / unlock wire at the vehicle’s lock /
unlock switch.
Verification: These wires will register positive voltage when the Lock and
Unlock switches are activated.
Connect the GREEN and BLUE wires shown in the diagram below.
Lock
Unlock
87
87a
86 85
30
87
87a
86 85
30
Vehicle Door Lock
Control Relays
Fused +12 Volt
Battery Souce
Fused +12 Volt
Battery Souce
GREEN (-) Lock Output
BLUE (-) Unlock Output
Positive Locks:
Reverse Polarity Locks (5-Wire Door locks)
All Door Lock and Unlock: Locate the lock / unlock wire at the vehicle’s lock /
unlock switch.
Verification: These wires will rest at ground and register positive
voltage when the Lock and Unlock switches are activated.
Connect the GREEN and BLUE or BLUE/GREEN wires shown in the diagram
below using (2) SPDT relays (not supplied).
Lock
Unlock
87
87a
86 85
30
87
87a
86 85
30
Fused +12 Volt
Battery Souce
Fused +12 Volt
Battery Souce
GREEN (-) Lock Output
BLUE (-) Unlock Output
Reverse Polarity Locks:
X
Cut
X
Cut
To Door Lock Motor
To Door Lock Motor

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Negative Multiplexed Locks
All Door Lock and Unlock: Locate the lock / unlock wire at the vehicle’s lock /
unlock switch.
Verification: This wire will show variable ground when the switch is activated.
Please consult the wire and location chart for specific resistor values for
your vehicle.
Connect the GREEN and BLUE or BLUE/GREEN wires shown in the diagram
below using (2) SPDT relays (not supplied).
Lock
Unlock
Vehicle Door Lock
Control Relays
GREEN (-) Lock Output BLUE (-) Unlock Output
Multiplex Locks:
87
87a
86
30
87
87a
86
30
85 85
Fused +12 Volt
Battery Source
Ground
Resistor
Positive Multiplexed Locks
All Door Lock and Unlock: Locate the lock / unlock wire at the vehicle’s lock /
unlock switch.
Verification: This wire will show variable positive voltage when the switch is
activated. Please consult the wire and location chart for specific resistor
values for your vehicle.
Connect the GREEN and BLUE or BLUE/GREEN wires shown in the diagram
below using (2) SPDT relays (not supplied).
Lock
Unlock
Vehicle Door Lock
Control Relays
GREEN (-) Lock Output BLUE (-) Unlock Output
Multiplex Locks:
87
87a
86
30
87
87a
86
30
85 85
Fused +12 Volt
Battery Source
Resistor

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Adding Aftermarket Actuators
After installing aftermarket actuators, (not supplied). Connect the GREEN and
BLUE wires shown in the diagram below using (2) SPDT relays (not supplied).
30
87
87a
86 85
Fused +12 Volt
Battery Source
Door Lock
Actuator
30
87
87a
86 85
Chassis
Ground
Chassis
Ground
GREEN (-) Lock Output
BLUE (-) Unlock Outpu
t
Fused +12 Volt
Battery Source
M

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Data Bus Interface Port
This 4 pin port is used for Flashlogic Door Lock and Transponder Databus
Interfaces to communicate with the vehicle's Databus. When using the DBI port to
control the Flashlogic Door Lock and Transponder Interface modules the
following options may be available. Please refer to the D2D (Data to Data)
function list available per vehicle on the tech service web site.
Tach Input Brake Safety Shut Down
Door Trigger Trunk/Hatch Open
Door Lock Control Passlock / Passkey Interface (GM Only)
Dome Light Supervision Transponder Interface Activation
Factory Alarm Arm / Disarm Diesel Glow Plug Input
Manual Arm / Disarm Inputs (factory keyless controls system)
Antenna / LED / Programming Port
Mount the supplied antenna/receiver to a clear spot on the vehicle's windshield
that will not block the driver's vision. A good location is usually high on the
windshield near the rear view mirror. Be careful not to mount the antenna/receiver
on any metallic window film, as this will effect system range. Route the antenna/
receiver cable to the control module and plug into the antenna port.
Additional Ports

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Manual Feature Programming - Feature Bank 2 & 3
1. Turn the ignition ON.
2. Press and hold the valet/override button.
3. Within 10 seconds the system will chirp (3) three times.
4. Use the valet/override button to advance through each option bank. For
feature programming advance to Feature Bank 2 or 3, which is (4) four and (5)
five chirps.
5. Use the transmitter button to scroll through the selections in each feature
bank, the system will chirp to match the feature number.
6. Press the transmitter button to change the desired feature. The LED will
flash indicating the changed feature.
Set Up & Programming
Transmitter Programming - Feature Bank 1
1. Turn the ignition ON.
2. Press and hold the valet/override button.
3. Within 10 seconds the system will chirp (3) three times.
4. Press 1 button of each transmitter you wish to program.
5. The system will respond with 1 chirp for each accepted transmitter.
6. Pressing the override button at anytime during programming will advance to the
next bank.
NOTE: The system will exit transmitter programming after 15 seconds of inactivity.
NOTE: This system has 1 button programming which programs all channels of the
system.
NOTE: The system will hold up to 4 transmitters in memory, programming a 5th
transmitter will erase the oldest transmitter in memory.
Transmitter programming for 2 Car Mode *2 way transmitter only:
1. Enter the transmitter into 2 Car Mode. (Refer to transmitter operation in the
owners manual for 2 car operation)
2. Follow the steps above for transmitter programming.
NOTE: 2 car mode requires an additional security system installed in a second
vehicle.

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Feature Bank 1 - 3 Chirps
Transmitter Programming
Refer to transmitter programming.
Defaulting All Features: Pressing the button anytime while in any of the
feature banks will default all features and return you to feature bank 2 - 4 chirps.
NOTE: The system will remain in feature programming mode as long as the
ignition is on, there is no time limit. To exit programming turn the IGNITION OFF.
Feature Bank 2 - 4 Chirps
Security Control
1 LED Flash 2 LED flash 3 LED Flash 4 LED Flash 5 LED Flash
1 Silent Choice ON OFF
2 Passive Locks Active Passive
3 Passive Arming Active Passive
4 Siren / Horn ARM/DISARM Chirps Siren /Horn Siren Horn
5 Siren Duration 30 Seconds 60 Seconds
6 Security ON OFF
7 Hi Jack OFF ON

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Dome Light Delay / Theater Dimming
The system can be programed to delay arming after the lock button is pressed (60
second max) for vehicles with a dome light delay or theater dimming feature. Once
programed the system will ‘learn’ the timing of the dome light delay and add 2
seconds before arming.
1. Close all doors with ignition off.
2. Using the transmitter press LOCK, UNLOCK, LOCK ,UNLOCK, LOCK ,
UNLOCK, LOCK. The LED will light solid to indicate the system has entered
DOME DELAY LEARN MODE.
3. Immediately OPEN then CLOSE the door WITHOUT disarming the
system. The system will then monitor the door trigger wire. Once the dome
light turns off, the system will then add 2 seconds and then exit the learning
mode.
4. The LED will begin to flash indicating the system has exited the learning
mode and is now armed.
Chirp Delete - User Accessible
System ARM/DISARM chirps can be toggled ON or OFF without entering the
programming feature banks.
1. Turn the ignition ON then OFF.
2. Press and release the valet/programming button 3 times. The system will
respond with 1 chirp for ON or 2 chirps for OFF.
Adjusting the Shock Sensor
1. Increase sensitivity by turning the adjustment dial clockwise.
2. Decrease sensitivity by turning the adjustment dial counter clockwise.
Testing the Shock Sensor
Arm the system and wait 6 seconds for the zone to stabilize, then firmly strike
the vehicles bumper.

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2 - Passive Locks: Determines manual or automatic locking of the vehicle’s
doors.Active - Requires use of the transmitter to lock the vehicle’s doors.
Passive - Automatically locks the vehicle’s doors 1 minute after the last door
is closed
3 - Passive Arming: Determines manual or automatic locking of the vehicle’s
doors.Active - Requires use of the transmitter to arm the security system.
Passive - Automatically arms the security system 1 minute after the last door
is closed
4 - Siren / Horn: This feature selects which output(s) will sound the system’s
arm/disarm chirps. This feature does not effect the triggered state of the security
system and during a triggered cycle, both the siren and horn outputs will activate
respectively.
5 - Siren Duration: Determines the length of time the system will sound the
siren/horn during a full trigger event.
6 - Security: Controls security functionality - ON / OFF.
ON - Full security functionality.
OFF - The security system does not trigger. Panic and all other convenience
features operate as normal.
7 - Hi Jack: Controls hi jack mode - ON / OFF.
OFF - Standard security system operation.
ON - Enables Hi Jack mode functionality as described in the owners manual
Feature Bank 2 - Security
1 - Silent Choice: Controls the normal arm/disarm chirps of the security system.
ON - Silent arming/disarming upon first press of lock/unlock, pressing lock/
unlock a second time will activate the arm/disarm chirps respectively. The
system will only sound the arm/disarm chirps upon a second press of the
lock/unlock buttons.
OFF - normal arm/disarm chirps upon the first press of lock/unlock.
Feature Descriptions

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Feature Bank 3 - Output Control
1 - Extended Lock Pulse: Controls the timing of the BLUE and GREEN lock
output wires.
1 Second - Single 1 second lock pulse, single 1 second unlock pulse.
3.5 Seconds - Single 3.5 second lock pulse, single 3.5 second unlock pulse.
1 Second Lock, Double Pulse Unlock - Single 1 second lock pulse, double 1
second unlock pulse.
30 Second Lock, Double Pulse Unlock - Single 30 second lock pulse, double
1 second unlock pulse.
Double Pulse Lock, 1 Second Unlock - Double 1 second lock pulse, single 1
second unlock pulse.
2 - Factory Disarm: Controls the timing of the LT. GREEN/BLACK factory disarm
output.
Factory Disarm - Single 1 second pulse with unlock.
2nd Unlock - Single 1 second pulse with 2nd press of unlock only.
3 - Ignition Controlled Locks: Control of door locks when the ignition is cycled
ON or OFF.
OFF - Door locks not activated by ignition.
Lock and Unlock - Doors lock when ignition is turned on and unlock when
ignition is turned off.
Lock Only - Doors lock when ignition is turned on.
Unlock Only - Doors unlock when ignition is turned off.
4 - Trunk Output Timing: Control of the RED/WHITE trunk release output wire
when trunk release is activated from the transmitter.
Push and Hold - Output is continuously active until transmitter button is
released.
10 Seconds - Output stays active for 10 seconds regardless of length
button press on transmitter.
20 Seconds - Output stays active for 20 seconds regardless of length
button press on transmitter.
Latched until IGN ON - Output stays active until the ignition is turned on.
Latched ON until Button Press - Output stays active until deactivated by
transmitter.

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7 - AUX 1: Controls the VIOLET/BLACK AUX 1 output activation type and timing.
Push and Hold - Output is continuously active until transmitter button is
released.
Latched - Output stays active until button is pressed again.
Latched until IGN ON - Output stays active until the ignition is turned on.
Dome Light Output - Output is used for illuminated entry and is not controlled
by the AUX 1 function of the transmitter.
5 - Horn Output Timing: Control the minimum horn pulse time in milli seconds,
some vehicle will require a longer pulse to activate the factory horn.
16mS 10mS 30mS 40mS 50mS
6 - Real Panic: Controls the panic out when triggered from the transmitter.
ON - Randomized horn honks when panic is triggered.
OFF - Standard pattern horn honks when panic is triggered.

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Transmitter Button Functions
1 Way
Transmitter
Lock Unlock
Car Find /
Panic
Trunk Operation Method
Lock X Press and Release
Unlock X Press and Release
2 Step Unlock X Press and Release 2 times
Trunk X Push and Hold (3 Sec)
Car Finder X Press and Release
Panic X Push and Hold (3 Sec)
AUX 1 X X Push and Hold (3 Sec)
Shock Bypass X X
Press and Release Lock then
Press Lock + Car Find
Hidden Alarm X X
Press and Release Car Fnd then
Press Lock
Passive Arming
Bypass
XX Press and Release
2 Way
Transmitter
Lock Unlock
Car Find /
Panic
Trunk Function Operation Method
Lock X Press and Release
Unlock X Press and Release
2 Step Unlock X Press and Release 2 times
Trunk X Push and Hold (3 Sec)
Car Finder X Press and Release
Panic X Push and Hold (3 Sec)
AUX 1 X X Push and Hold (3 Sec)
Shock Bypass X X
Press and Release Lock then
Press Lock + Car Find
Hidden Alarm X X
Press and Release Car Fnd then
Press Lock
Passive Arming
Bypass
XX Press and Release
Menu X Press and Release