Excalibur KE-170 Quick start guide

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This product is designed for professional installation only!
KE-170
DELUXE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
OWNER’S & INSTALLATION MANUAL
(production manual has full color cover)

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Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents....................................................................................2
System Overview.....................................................................................3
The 1-Way Transmitter ........................................................................4
Transmitter Functions Reference Guide..................................................4
Using The Status Light/Valet Button .......................................................8
The Status Light ....................................................................................10
Visual Conrmations..............................................................................11
Audible Conrmations ...........................................................................11
Starter Interrupt - OPTIONAL................................................................12
Programmable Features........................................................................13
Changing The Programmable Features ................................................17
Full System Reset..............................................................................18
Programming Transmitters ....................................................................18
Ordering Replacement Transmitters..................................................19
Installation Considerations ....................................................................20
Mounting components........................................................................20
Wiring Connections ...............................................................................21
Main 12 pin harness...........................................................................21
Door Lock Connections......................................................................23
Driver’s Door Priority Connection ......................................................27
KE-170 Wiring Overview .......................................................................29
Programmable Features List .................................................................30

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System Overview
The 2 system components used to control and monitor this system:
The Transmitter: Each system comes with 2 pre-learned transmitters.
This system can be operated by up to 4 different transmitters. Each transmitter
is embedded with a unique security code and can only operate one system at
a time. It has 4 buttons: a “LOCK” button, an “UNLOCK” button, a “TRUNK”
button, and a “3RD CH BUTTON” button which operates an additional output or
can be congured to activate PANIC mode.
The Status Light/Valet Button: This button can be used to temporarily
turn “off” certain automatic locking, anti-carjacking, and optional starter interrupt
operations of the system, should they be programmed to operate, by placing
the system into “Valet Mode”. If the optional starter interrupt is installed, the
Status Light/Valet Button can also be used, in conjunction with the vehicle’s
ignition key, to perform a “System Override”, allowing you to start the engine,
should the transmitter not be available. The Status Light/Valet Button is also
used to program features and transmitters.
The Status Light shows the status of the system at a glance, and its
presence offers a visual deterrent to break-ins and theft.
The Status Light’s operation is described on pages 10-11.

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Transmitter Overview
Transmitter Functions Reference Guide
LOCK: Press and release the “LOCK” button.
• THE HORN WILL HONK ONCE
• THE LIGHTS WILL FLASH ONCE
• THE DOORS WILL LOCK
• THE OPTIONAL STARTER INTERRUPT WILL ARM
Battery: 2 x CR2016
Frequency: 433MHz
Call your dealer or visit
www.caralarm.com to
order replacement transmitters.
Transmitter battery replacement:
Remove the small screw from
the lower back case, and separate
the transmitter halves. Replace the
batteries and reassemble the
transmitter case.
THE 1-WAY TRANSMITTERS
Transmitter battery replacement:
the transmitter halves. Replace the
“lock”
button
“unlock”
button
“trunk”
button
“3rd Ch”
button
“unlock”
button
P/N: 4422-03EB P/N: 4410-07B

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UNLOCK: Press and release the “UNLOCK” button.
• THE HORN WILL HONK TWICE
• THE LIGHTS WILL FLASH TWICE THEN TURN ON
• THE DOORS WILL UNLOCK*
• THE OPTIONAL STARTER INTERRUPT WILL
DISARM
* IF THE SYSTEM IS CONFIGURED FOR DRIVER’S PRIORITY, ONLY THE
DRIVER’S DOOR WILL UNLOCK. PRESS A 2ND TIME TO UNLOCK THE
OTHER DOORS.
TRUNK RELEASE: Press and hold the “TRUNK” button for 3 seconds.
• THE HORN WILL HONK TWICE
• THE TRUNK WILL OPEN (IF CONNECTED)
• THE LIGHTS WILL FLASH TWICE THEN TURN ON
• THE DOORS WILL UNLOCK
• THE OPTIONAL STARTER INTERRUPT WILL
DISARM
ACTIVATE 3RD CHANNEL: Press and hold the “3RD CH” button for 3 sec-
onds. • THERE IS NO VISUAL OR AUDIBLE INDICATION
FROM THIS SYSTEM. IF CONNECTED TO AN
OPTIONAL ACCESSORY, THAT ACCESSORY MAY
PROVIDE VISUAL/AUDIBLE CONFIRMATION UPON
ACTIVATION.

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Transmitter Functions Reference Guide (cont’d)
PANIC: Press and hold the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” button for 3 seconds.
• THE DOORS WILL LOCK OR UNLOCK
• THE HORN WILL HONK CONTINUOUSLY
• THE LIGHTS WILL FLASH CONTINUOUSLY
- OR -
ACTIVATE 4TH CHANNEL: Press and release the “LOCK” & “UNLOCK”
buttons simultaneously. Consult your installer about this optional feature.
buttons simultaneously.
Consult your installer about this optional feature.
• THERE IS NO VISUAL OR AUDIBLE INDICATION
FROM THIS SYSTEM. IF CONNECTED TO AN
OPTIONAL ACCESSORY, THAT ACCESSORY MAY
PROVIDE VISUAL/AUDIBLE CONFIRMATION WHEN
ACTIVATED.

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ACTIVATE 5TH CHANNEL: Press and release the “TRUNK” & “3RD CH” but-
tons simultaneously. Consult your installer about this optional feature.
• THERE IS NO VISUAL OR AUDIBLE INDICATION
FROM THIS SYSTEM. IF CONNECTED TO AN
OPTIONAL ACCESSORY, THAT ACCESSORY MAY
PROVIDE VISUAL/AUDIBLE CONFIRMATION WHEN
ACTIVATED.
ACTIVATE REMOTE ANTI-CARJACK: While the ignition is ON, press and
hold the “3RD CH” button for 3 seconds.
See programmable feature #10 about enabling this feature
• THE ANTI-CARJACK FEATURE WILL ACTIVATE. SEE
PAGE 16 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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Using The Status Light/Valet Button
The Status Light/Valet Button can be used to place the system into
Valet Mode, which is used to stop or interrupt any automatic system func-
tions which may be programmed to operate. The Status Light/Valet Button, in
conjunction with your ignition key, also permits System Override, which allows
starting the vehicle if the optional starter interrupt is installed, and the transmit-
ter becomes lost or damaged.
Valet Mode: You may activate the Valet Mode at any time by pressing
and holding the Status Light/Valet Button for 3 seconds, unless the doors have
been locked by the transmitter (in which case the Status Light will be ashing
slowly). When the system enters Valet Mode, the Status Light will stay on. If
the KE-170 is installed with audible conrmation, the system will chirp twice
when it enters Valet Mode. Remember to check the Status Light - if it is not
illuminated or ashing fast, the system may be placed into Valet Mode. If the
Status Light is on steady, the system is already in Valet Mode. If it’s ashing
slowly, a System Override must rst be performed (see next page).
If the audible conrmation is connected, every time the ignition switch
is turned “off”, the system will chirp once as a reminder of this condition. Also,
the transmitter will operate normally while the system is in Valet Mode, i.e., it
will still lock and unlock the doors, and the transmitter’s “TRUNK” and “3RD

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CH“ buttons will still operate - but the optional Starter Interrupt will not operate,
and any programmed automatic functions are suspended.
To exit Valet Mode simply press and release the Status Light/Valet
Button at any time; the Status Light will turn off.
System Override: If the last system operation was locking the doors
by the transmitter, a System Override is required before placing the system into
Valet Mode, or starting the engine if the optional Starter Interrupt is installed.
To obtain a System Override:
Step 1 Enter the vehicle normally.
Step 2 Using your key, turn the ignition “ON” (do not start).
Step 3 Within 5 seconds, press and release the Status Light/Valet Button once.
The Status Light will stop ashing.
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The Status Light
The KE-170’s Status Light/Valet Button is a combined Valet/Override
button & Status Light to inform you of the system’s operational condition. If
your system includes a Starter Interrupt circuit, it’s condition is also reected in
this light’s operation, along with any automatic features which may have been
programmed to operate.
Light Off - Ignition switch is “on” OR the system is “at rest”, or standby, await-
ing a transmitter command, and is also indicating that no automatic functions
are occurring or will occur.
Light On - The system is in “Valet Mode”.
Light Flashing Rapidly - An automatic function, such as automatic locking or
automatic starter interrupt, is in progress.
Light Flashing Slowly - This slow ashing will occur whenever the transmitter
has been used to lock the doors, and also that the Starter Interrupt (if installed)
is engaged.
Light Flashes 1 to 4 Times after Ignition “On” - This is the number of oper-
ating transmitters stored in the system’s memory. These indicators are part of
the Automatic Transmitter Verication operation. This indicator will ash for 10
seconds after the vehicle’s ignition is turned ON.

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Visual Conrmations
The KE-170 is capable of ashing the vehicle’s parking lights and inte-
rior domelight to provide visual conrmation of system operations.
Flash Once - The doors have been locked and the (optional) starter interrupt
is enabled.
Flash Twice, Then Illuminate for 30 Seconds - Doors have been unlocked
via the transmitter and the (optional) starter interrupt is disabled.
The parking and dome lights staying on for 30 seconds after the trans-
mitter was used to unlock the doors helps to light the way to the vehicle when it
is dark and allows inspection of the vehicle’s interior before entering. The lights
will turn off as soon as the ignition switch is turned “ON”.
Audible Conrmations
The KE-170 is capable of honking the horn whenever the transmitter is
used or to indicate the activation of other automatic operations.
Chirp Once - The doors have been locked by the transmitter
Chirp Twice - Doors have been unlocked via the transmitter

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Audible Conrmations (cont’d)
If the system is in Valet Mode, it will also chirp once when the ignition is
turned “OFF” as a reminder. Should any automatic locking options be enabled,
the system will chirp once to indicate the doors locking.
Remote “PANIC”: Connecting the audible output to the vehicle’s horn
adds a valuable safety feature. Pressing and holding the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK”
button on the transmitter for 3 seconds will activate PANIC. The vehicle’s horn
will honk and the lights will ash. Using “LOCK” will lock the doors before
activating PANIC to keep an offender out of the vehicle. Using “UNLOCK” will
unlock the doors before activating PANIC to allow you to enter the vehicle when
in PANIC mode.
Panic can be congured to operate by pressing the “3RD CH“ button
for 3 seconds. See programmable feature #12 for more information. When
activated using this method, the doors with neither lock or unlock.
Starter Interrupt - OPTIONAL
The Starter Interrupt output activates whenever the doors are locked
via the transmitter (except in valet mode). It can be congured to activate auto-
matically by conguring programmable feature #9.

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Programmable Features
The KE-170 has 12 programmable features for maximum system cus-
tomization. The following pages describe each feature and its available options.
Feature #1 - Doors Lock 90 Seconds After the Ignition is Turned OFF
ON (press LOCK to program)
OFF (press UNLOCK to program) - DEFAULT
This feature will automatically lock the doors 90 seconds after the ignition key is turned off.
Feature #2 - Doors Relock 90 Seconds After Remotely Unlocking
ON (press LOCK to program)
OFF (press UNLOCK to program) - DEFAULT
This feature will automatically lock the doors 90 seconds after the transmitter is used to unlock the
doors.
Feature #3 - Ignition Activated Doorlock Control
ON (press LOCK to program) - DEFAULT
Lock with ignition ON only (press UNLOCK to program)
Unlock with ignition OFF only (press TRUNK to program)
OFF (press 3RD CH to program)
This feature will automatically lock the doors when the ignition key is turned on and/or unlock the
doors when the ignition key is turned off.

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Programmable Features (cont’d)
Feature #4 - Doors Unlock When Trunk Release is Activated
ON (press LOCK to program) - DEFAULT
OFF (press UNLOCK to program)
This feature will automatically unlock the doors whenever the trunk release is activated to offer
extra convenience. It can be turned off if the output is used for another function.
Feature #5 - Door Lock/Unlock Pulse Timing
0.8 Second (press LOCK to program) - DEFAULT
3 Seconds (press UNLOCK to program)
Double 0.8 Sec. Unlock Pulse (press TRUNK to program)
This feature adjusts the pulse length of the door lock/unlock outputs. The required setting is deter-
mined by your vehicle and this should only be congured by the installer.
Feature #6 - Domelight Relay Output
Domelight supervision (press LOCK to program) - DEFAULT
4th Channel Single Pulse (press UNLOCK to program)
4th Channel Latch/Unlatch (press TRUNK to program)
2nd Parking Light Output (press 3RD CH to program)
This feature changes the operation of the domelight supervision output. It can be congured as a
4th channel output for additional accessories if needed and you can select from a pulsed or latch-
ing output. It can also be congured as an additional light ash output for vehicles with split parking
light systems. This should only be congured by the installer.

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Feature #7 - WHITE & WHITE/BLACK Wires Function
Flashing lights (press LOCK to program) - DEFAULT
5th Channel Single Pulse (press UNLOCK to program)
5th Channel Latch/Unlatch (press TRUNK to program)
Horn Honk Output (press 3RD CH to program)
This feature changes the operation of the ashing light outputs. It can be congured as a 5th chan-
nel output for additional accessories if needed and you can select from a pulsed or latching output.
It can also be congured as a horn honk output for vehicles requiring a high amperage and/or posi-
tive output. This should only be congured by the installer.
Feature #8 - Conrmation Chirps
Low volume (press LOCK to program) - DEFAULT
High volume (press UNLOCK to program)
On demand (press TRUNK to program)
OFF (press 3RD CH to program)
This feature congures the way the system’s conrmation chirps operate. They are defaulted on
with low volume chirps. You can change it to have high volume, operate on demand, or stay perma-
nently off. On demand requires 2 presses of LOCK or UNLOCK to hear the conrmation.
Feature #9 - Automatic Starter Interrupt
90 Seconds After Ign OFF (press LOCK to program)
90 Seconds After Unlock By Transmitter (press UNLOCK to program)
90 Seconds After Ign OFF & Unlocking By Transmitter (press TRUNK to program)
OFF (press 3RD CH to program) - DEFAULT
This feature allows the system to automatically engage the starter disable whether or not the doors
are locked. You can select it to engage 90 seconds after turning the ignition OFF and/or 90 seconds
after pressing UNLOCK on the transmitter.

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Programmable Features (cont’d)
Feature #10 - Anti-Carjacking
Ign Activated Anti-Carjacking (press LOCK to program)
Remote Activated Anti-Carjacking (press UNLOCK to program)
Ign & Remote Activated Anti-Carjacking (press TRUNK to program)
OFF (press 3RD CH to program) - DEFAULT
This system offers 2 forms of anti-carjacking protection. One is automatically activated when the
igntion is turned on. The other is activated when you press and hold the “3RD CH” button for 3
seconds while the ignition is on. You can even select to have both forms enabled for maximum
security. When activated, the carjacking sequence operates as follows:
- Under normal operation, pressing the valet button once after activating the sequence (as se-
lected by the feature), will cancel the sequence immediately.
- If the sequence is not canceled, the horn will start chirping 53 seconds after activation. During
the next 7 seconds, the sequence can still be canceled with 1 press of the valet button.
- At 60 seconds, it enters anti-carjacking mode and will honk the horn and ash the lights.
- At 90 seconds, the starter disable will engage. The only way to cancel the sequence is to turn
the ignition OFF, back ON, then within 10 seconds, press the valet button. If you plan to utilize
this feature, it is ideal to mount the valet button in a discreet location. Consult with the installer
about this. NOTE: if the “3RD CH” button is congured for Panic, remote anti-carjack is
reassigned to pressing “LOCK” and “UNLOCK” simultaneously.

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Feature #11 - Parking Lights for 30 Seconds After Unlock by Transmitter
ON (press LOCK to program) - DEFAULT
OFF (press UNLOCK to program)
This feature is defaulted so the ashing light output will stay on for 30 seconds after remotely
unlocking the doors.
Feature #12 - “3RD CH“ Button Operates 3rd Channel or Panic
3rd Channel Pulse (press LOCK to program) - DEFAULT
3rd Channel Latch/Unlatch (press UNLOCK to program)
3rd Channel 30 second output (press TRUNK to program)
PANIC (press 3RD CH to program)
This feature congures the timing of the 3rd channel output. Alternatively, the “3RD CH“ button
can be congured to operate the PANIC feature. The 3rd channel output options should only be
congured by the installer.
Changing The Programmable Features
STEP 1 - Make sure the system is in an unlocked state, not in valet mode, and
turn the vehicle’s ignition ON, then back OFF.
STEP 2 - Within 7 seconds of STEP 1, press the Status Light/Valet Button 5
times. The horn will honk and the status light will turn on.
STEP 3 - Press the Status Light/Valet Button the number of times that
corresponds with the feature you’d like to access (5 times = feature
#5). The horn will chirp and the status light will ash the same number
of times to conrm.

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Changing The Programmable Features (cont’d)
STEP 4 - Press the transmitter button that corresponds to the setting you
desire. The horn will honk 1 time for LOCK, 2 times for UNLOCK, 3
times for TRUNK, and 4 times for “3RD CH“.
STEP 5 - Repeat steps 3 and 4 if you need to change more than one feature.
The system will exit feature programming if 10 seconds passes with
no activity OR if the vehicle’s ignition is turned on. This is indicated by two horn
honks and the status light will turn off.
FULL SYSTEM RESET
You can return all programmable features to their factory default by entering
features programming (STEP 1 & 2), then immediately press the LOCK and
UNLOCK buttons simultaneously. The system will respond with 3 horn honks.
Programming Transmitters
STEP 1 - Make sure the system is in an unlocked state, not in valet mode, then
turn the vehicle’s ignition ON.
STEP 2 - Within 7 seconds of STEP 1, press the Status Light/Valet Button 5
times. The horn will honk and the status light will repeatedly ash 1
time.

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STEP 3 - Press the LOCK button on the 1st transmitter to be programmed.
The horn will honk once and the status light will ash 2 times (once to
indicate transmitter learn mode & once to indicate the 1st transmtter)
STEP 4 - Repeat STEP 3 for each additional transmitter. The horn will honk 2
times for the 2nd transmitter, 3 times for the 3rd, etc. & the status light
will ash once to indicate learn and twice for the 2nd remote, etc.
The system will exit transmitter programming if 10 seconds passes with
no activity OR if the vehicle’s ignition is turned off. This is indicated by two horn
honks and the status light will stop ashing. A maximum of 4 transmitters can
be learned into this system.
ORDERING REPLACEMENT TRANSMITTERS
Replacement transmitters are available for this system and can
be purchased from your installing dealer or directly from Omega R & D,
Inc. To purchase directly from Omega R & D Technologies, Inc. visit us at
www.caralarm.com or call us at 800-554-4053. This system uses transmitter
model #4422-03EB & #4410-07B, which are powered by 2 CR2016 batteries.
Purchasing direct from Omega offers a number of benets:
- Get the latest factory authorized versions of our products.
- All products carry a limited lifetime warranty.
- Receive full customer support services when you have questions or issues.

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Installation Considerations
MOUNTING COMPONENTS
The Control Module: This contains electronic components so always mount
this module at a secure location inside the vehicle like under the dash. Ensure
that the module is not succeptable to moisture, excessive vibration, or exces-
sive temperatures (like next to heater hoses).
The Status Light/Valet Button: This may be custom mounted. To custom
mount, select a suitable surface panel in the vehicle with high visibility from all
windows, easy accessibility for the driver, and away from moving parts of the
vehicle. Drill a 5/16” (8mm) hole in the chosen panel, route the harness through
the hole and snap the Status Light/Valet Button into place. Then, plug the two
2-pin connectors into the corresponding port on the control module.