Code Alarm Car Alarm CA-310 User manual

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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
Use grommets when routing wires
through metal surfaces
Use a voltmeter for testing and
verifying circuits
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION
STRONGLYRECOMMENDED
Installation Precautions:
Roll down window to avoid locking
keys in vehicle during installation
FCC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including any interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning!
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Technical Support
For Authorized Dealers [phone]
CA-310 Installation Instructions
Kit Contents
(1) - Control Module
(2) - 2 Button High Frequency Transmitters
(1) - Multi Pin Input/Output Harness
(1) -2 Pin Door Lock Harness
(1) - IRS-Shock Sensor
(1) - Programming Switch
(1) - Literature Package
(1) - Siren

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INSTALLATION OF THE MAJOR COMPONENTS
Control Module:
Select a mounting location inside the passenger compartment (behind the dash), and secure using the
two screws provided. The control module can also be secured in place using cable ties. Be certain that the
chosen location will not interfere with the proper operation of the vehicle. Avoid mounting the module to or
routing the wiring around the steering shaft/column, as the module or wiring may wrap around or block the
steering wheel preventing proper control of the vehicle. Secure the module in the chosen location using
cable ties or screws as necessary. Do not mount the module in the engine compartment, as it is not
waterproof.
Siren:
Select a location in the engine compartment that is not accessible from below the vehicle. The selected
location must be clear of hot or moving parts within the engine compartment The siren must be pointed
downward to prevent water retention and the flared end must be pointed away from and out of the engine
compartment for maximum sound distribution. Before securing the siren, check behind your chosen
location to assure that the mounting screws will not penetrate any factory wiring or fluid lines. Secure the
siren mounting bracket using #8 self taping screws or by first using the mounting bracket as a template,
scribe or mark the mounting holes. Drill the marked holes using a 1/8" drill bit, then mount the siren using
#8 sheet metal screws.
Dash Mounted LED:
A small Red LED included in the kit will serve as a visual indicator of the alarm's status. It should be
installed in the dash, located where it can be easily seen from outside the vehicle, yet not be distracting to
the driver. Once a location has been selected, check behind the panel for wire routing access, and to
confirm the drill will not damage any existing components as it passes through the panel.Drill a 1/4 " hole,
and pass the red and blue wires from the LED through the hole, from the front of the panel. Firmly press the
body of LED into the hole until fully seated.
Valet/Programming/Override Switch
Select a mounting location that is within reach of the ignition switch, as this switch in combination with the
ignition switch, will be used to program the certain features of the system. It is suggested that the switch be
mounted to the lower dash panel in the driver's area within reach of the driver.
Two Stage IR-s Shock Sensor:
Select a solid mounting surface for the shock sensor inside the passenger compartment (behind the dash),
and mount the sensor using cable ties, making sure to allow access to the sensitivity adjustment
potentiometer for use later in the installation.

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WIRING THE SYSTEM
Red: +12 VDC CONSTANT BATTERY SOURCE
Connect this wire to a +12 Volt constant source found at the vehicles ignition switch. This wire provides
power for the control module.
Orange: 300 mA Ground Output When Armed -N.C. Starter Disable
This wire is provided to control the starter disable relay. Connect the orange wire to terminal 86 of the
relay. Connect relay terminal 85 to an ignition wire in the vehicle that is live when the key is in the ON and
CRANK positions, and off when the key is in the OFF position. (this is where the pink wire from the alarm
should be connected).
NOTE: This is a normally closed starter disable arrangement, and when power is removed from the security
system, the starter disable feature will not operate, allowing the vehicle to start. Code Systems does not
recommend using the Orange wire to interrupt anything but the starting circuit of the vehicle.
White: Parking Light Output (+/- 15 AMP MAX)
This wire is provided to flash the vehicle’s parking lights. Connect the white wire to the output side of one
of the vehicle’s parking lights.
White w/Red: Parking Light Polarity Input
This wire is provided as a polarity input of the pulsed parking light output relay.
a) For vehicles with positive switching parking lights. Connect the White/Red wire to a +12 VDC constant
battery source.
b) For vehicles with negative switching parking lights. Connect the White/Red wire to a solid chassis
ground source.
Black w/Red: Positive Siren Output
Route this wire through a rubber grommet in the firewall, and to the siren location.
Connect the Black/Red wire to the positive wire of the siren. Secure the black ground wire of the siren to
chassis ground.
Black: Chassis Ground
Connect this wire to a solid, metal part of the vehicle’s chassis. Do not confuse this wire with the thin
black antenna wire that exits the control module independently.
Tan/Black: Trunk Disarm Input (+)
This wire will determine if the vehicle's trunk has been opened using the factory (OEM) keyless entry
transmitter, and prevent the alarm from triggering when the factory (OEM) keyless entry transmitter is
used. This wire requires a pisitive trigger input and must be wired to the +12 volt trunk control wire from
the vehicles keyless entry system, or the switched +12 volt side of the vehicles trunk release solenoid.

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Grey: (-) Hood/Trunk Trigger
This is an instant on ground trigger wire. It must be connected to the previously installed hood and/or
trunk pin switches.
Green: Negative Door Trigger Input
If the vehicle’s courtesy light switches have a (-) ground output when the door is opened (GM and most
Imports), you must connect the Green wire to the negative output from one of the door switches.
WARNING:
Do not use the green wire if the vehicle has + 12 volt output type door switches.(see Purple Wire).
Violet: Positive Door Trigger Input
If the vehicle’s door courtesy light switches have a + 12 volt output when the door is opened (most Fords
and some Imports), you must connect the Violet wire to the positive output from one of the door switches.
In most cases, the Violet wire will only needs to be connected to one door switch, no matter how many
doors the vehicle has.
WARNING:
Do not use the Violet wire if the vehicle has ground output type door switches. (see Green Wire)
Pink: (+) 12 VDC Ignition Source
Connect this wire to the ignition 1 wire from the ignition switch. This wire will show +12 volts when the
ignition key is turned to the to the ON, RUN and START positions, and will have 0 volts when the key is
turned to the OFF and ACCESSORY positions.
Blue: 30 Second Output When ARMED (-) or Passive Door Lock Output (-)
This wire is programmable to provide either a 30second pulsed output when the CA310 is ARMED or a
pulsed ground output to the factory door lock control relay for a passive door locking feature. The
maximum current draw through these outputs must not exceed 300 mA.
3 Wire Ground Switched Door Locks
In this application, the blue wire provides a ground pulse during passive arming, or the pulsed ground
lock output. Connect this wire to the wire that provides a low current ground signal from the factory door
lock switch to the factory door lock control relay.
3 Wire Positive Switched Door Locks (Relay required see Diagram 1)
5 Wire Alternating 12 Volt (Relay required see Diagram 2)
X
86 87 85
30
87a
Diagram 2
CUT HERE
+ 12 Volts
Door Lock Switch Door Lock Motor
Lock Fused + 12v
X
86 87 85
30
87a
CUT HERE
+ 12 Volts
Lock
Diagram1
Fused + 12v
Lock Relay In Vehilce

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Black/White: Illuminated Entry Output 200 mA (-)
This wire provides a 30 second ground output whenever the system is disarmed using the OEM
transmitter, and pulses ground when the alarm is triggered. It is used to providethe optional entry lighting
feature, and will flash the vehicle's interior light when the system is triggered. This is a transistorized, low
current output, and should only be used to drive an external relay.
3 Pin White Connector: White/Blue, Light Green & Brown. OEM Keyless Entry Inputs
These wires will allow the Factory (OEM) transmitter to arm the system when the LOCK button is pressed,
and disarm the system when the UNLOCK button is pressed.
White/Blue: Arm Input
Connect the white/blue to the lock motor wire of the drives door actuator. The lock motor wire will pulse +12
volts when the LOCK button is pressed on the Factory (OEM) transmitter.
Brown: Disarm Input
Connect the Brown to the unlock motor wire of the drivers door actuator. The unlock motor wire will pulse
+12 volts when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the OEM transmitter. For vehicles with two stage
unlocking, the unlock motor wire of the drivers door actuator will pulse +12 volts when the UNLOCK button
is pressed the first time (unlocking the drivers door), and will not show any pulses the second time the
UNLOCK button is pressed (unlocking all remaining doors) on the OEM transmitter.
Light Green: Unlock Sense Input
Connect the light green wire to the positive or negative unlock wire from the door lock/unlock switch, or any
passenger door unlock motor wire.
a). For vehicles with two stage unlocking, it is very important that the brown wire does not receive a pulse
when the drivers door only is unlocked using the OEM transmitter.
b). For vehicles with single stage unlocking (all doors unlock with one press of UNLOCK on the OEM
transmitter), connect the brown to chassis ground.
Note: You can select the polartiy of this input by changing DIP Switch #2
2 Pin White Connector: Dash Mounted LED
Route the red and blue wires in the 2 pin white connector from the LED to the control module, and plug it
into the mating white connector on the side of the module.
2 Pin Red Connector: Valet/Override Switch
Route the 2 pin red connector from the override switch previously mounted to the mating two pin
connector on the module.
4 Pin White Connector: IRS-Shock Sensor Harness
Route the 4 pin connector form the previously installed shock sensor to the mating 4 pin connector of the
module.

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COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION
Adjusting the Shock Sensor: Gently turn the adjustment knob counterclockwise to turn down the sensitivity
and turn clockwise to turn up sensitivity. Close the hood and trunk lids, and arm the alarm . Wait 6 seconds
for the accessories trigger zone to stabilize, then test the sensitivity adjust as needed
CAUTION: Never perform this test on the vehicle’s glass, as you may break the window.
WARNING ! Setting the sensitivity too high can cause false alarms due to noise vibrations from passing trucks
and heavy equipment. To decrease sensitivity, turn the adjustment screw counter clockwise.
Wire Dressing: Always wrap the alarm wires in convoluted tubing, or with a spiral wrap of electrical tape.
Secure these looms along the routing using cable ties. This will ensure that the alarm wires are not
damaged by falling onto hot or sharp moving surfaces in the vehicle.
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
Changing Programmable Features:
This system has several programmable features that may need to be changed based on a specific vehicle or
a customer's preference. Programmable features can be changed using a bank of 7 dip switches located on the
side of the control module. To change a setting carefully flip the dip switch to the OFF position using a small
screwdriver or pick. Use the chart below as reference.
Dip Switch/Feature ON OFF
1) Passive Lock/30" Output when Armed 30 Sec Armed Output Pass D/L
2) ARM/DISARM Input Polairty POS NEG
3) UNLOCK SENSE Input Polarity POS NEG
4) 1 or 2 Stage Unlock 2 Stage 1 Stage
5) Passive Arming Passive Active
6) Entry Delay 15 Seconds Delay Instant
7) Siren/Horn Output Siren Horn
8) Door Ajar Warning Instant 30 Secs.
Defalut Settings are in BOLD

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SELECTABLE PULSED OUTPUT(-)
WHITE/BLUE (ARM INPUT)