Omega Research & Development KeyCounter KEY-3.1 User manual

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ThisdevicecomplieswithFCCRulespart15.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo
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mustaccept any interference thatmaybereceived,includinginterference that may
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The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the
user'sauthority to operate theequipment. MA_KEYCOUNTER3.1 7/07
AntiTheft Protection You Can Count On!
Passive Immobilizer
Antitheft System
OWNER'S MANUAL
Model: KEY-3.1
Omega Research and Development, Inc. COPYRIGHT 2007

Thebestoperatingperformanceisob-
tained by placing the KeyCounter disc
on your keys as shown: place your
ignitionkey only on the
disc's small ring, and
place the key ring
andremainingkeys
on the opposite
side of the disc.
Configuringthe
key fob disc in this
fashionorientsthe
transponder in
the disc to the
antenna and at
the same time
ensures that the
signalisnotblocked
by the other keys.
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LOCK
The operation of
the KeyCounter is
explained in detail
starting on page 4.
The system's antenna
is typically concealed
within the steering column.
5) AgainpresenttheRedProgrammingdisctotheantenna;theStatusLightwillgo
outmomentarily toindicatethedisc's codeisretainedas theProgrammingdisc.
TheStatus Light returns tosolid Red. Remove the RedProgramming disc from
theantenna.
6) Now present the first Black Daily Use disc to the antenna; the Status Light will
momentarily go out, then return to solid Red.
7) Repeat the previous step for each additional Black Daily Use disc.
After10secondsofnofurtherdiscpresentations,theStatusLightwillchangefrom
solidRedtosolidOrange,whichindicatestheexitfromprogrammingmodeandthe
startofthenormalengagementprocess. Ifallfivecodeslotsarefilled,i.e.-oneRed
disc and four Black discs, the Status Light's change from Red to Orange will occur
as soon as the fifth disc is presented.
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Note: The KeyCounter system has a special antenna which is designed to be
mounted behind the steering column trim panel, below the ignition switch. If the
vehicle's steering column structure allows optimal antenna placement, when the
transponderdiscisplacedwithinapproximatelythreeinchesoftheantenna,theradio
transmissions between the disc and control module are made and the vehicle is
allowedtostart. Ifthedoorcircuitwireisconnected,theradiotransmissionswilloccur
as the key is being inserted into the switch.

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About the KeyCounterTM
Congratulationsonyourchoosingthemostinnovativeanduser-friendlyantitheft
systemavailable. TheOmegaKeyCounterTM PassiveAntitheftSystemutilizesstate-
of-the-art Radio Transponder technology incorporated with the patented ATVTM
unauthorizedcontrollerprotectionfeature.
WithyourKeyCountersystemyoureceivedaspecialkeyfob,or"disc", tobeused
withyourcar'skey. AfterKeyCounterisinstalled,everyignitionkeywhichwillbeused
tostartyourvehiclemusthaveitsowndiscattached. EachKeyCounterdisccontains
a"transponder",aminiatureradioreceiverandtransmitterdevice,whichcommuni-
cateswithacontrolunitinstalled in the vehicle. The KeyCounter control unit will
not allow the starter to engage unless it receives an authorized digitally-
encoded radio signal from your key fob disc.
WithKeyCounter installed, even a correctly-cutkey will no longerstart your car.
Ineverydayuse,KeyCountershowshowmanyauthorizeddiscs,thuskeyswhichare
abletostartthecar,thatareencodedintoitsmemory. Thisisthe"ActiveTransponder
Verification"feature,or"ATV". Tofurtherprotectagainsttampering,for48hoursafter
anydiscprogrammingactivity,thesystem'sstatuslightchangestoaneye-catching
multicoloreddisplay as a warning.
You will be surprised at KeyCounter's no-hassle, user-friendly design, serious
antitheftsecurity,andeaseofoperation. Thedisc/transpondershavenomovingparts,
need no batteries, and when in use need no special actions by the user.
Someimportantthingsnotetobeforebeginningtheprogrammingprocedure:
- When additional Daily Use discs are added, any original disc(s) must also be
reprogrammed. Havealldiscsathand,butawayfromsteeringcolumn(inwhich
the KeyCounter's antenna is typically mounted; see note on next page).
- Beforestarting,temporarilyremovetheBlackDailyUsediscfromtheignitionkey,
oruse an extrakeythatdoesnot have adiscattached. Whentheignitionswitch
is turned on in step 2, a disc must not be close to the antenna.
- Onceprogramminghasstarted,eachsuccessivestepmustbeperformedwithin
10secondsof the previous step.
Programming procedure:
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1) Whilethesystemisinanarmedstate(flashingRedStatusLight),pressandhold
the Valet/Override Switch; the Status Light changes to flashing Green. Do not
releasetheValet/OverrideSwitch.
2) Turntheignitionswitch"on";theStatusLightchangestosolidRed. Nowrelease
theValet/OverrideSwitch.
3) Present the Red Programming disc to the antenna; the Status Light changes to
solidOrange. RemovetheRedProgramming discfromtheantenna.
4) Turn the ignition switch off; the Status Light changes to solid Red.

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EachKeyCountersystemincludestwokeyfobdiscs:aBlack"DailyUsedisc"and
aspecialRed"Programmingdisc". KeyCountercanhaveuptofourBlackDailyUse
discsprogrammedtooperateit,inadditiontotheoneRedProgrammingdisc. Asit
isrequiredtoprogramadditionalorreplacementdailyusediscstooperatethesystem,
the Red Programming disc should be kept in a safe place.
Additionaldailyusediscsarereadilyavailable,andtheRedProgrammingdisc,if
needed,maybeusedinanemergencyinplaceofaBlackDailyUsedisc. Iftheoriginal
Redkeyfobislost,thesystem'scontrolmodulemustthenbereturnedtothefactory
forreprogramming. TheKeyCounteralsohastwoothercomponentswhichinvolvethe
user's interaction: a system Status Light and a Valet /Override Switch.
These are typically mounted in a small housing within sight and reach of the driver.
No special action is required to engage, or disengage, the KeyCounter
system. Upon turning the ignition switch off, the starter circuit willautomaticallybe
immobilized20secondslater. This20secondperiodisindicatedbytheStatusLight
illuminating Orange. When the 20 second period expires, the starter circuit is
immobilized, as indicated by the Status Light changing to flash Red once every
second. TheStatusLightwillflashRedatalltimeswhilethestarterimmobilizercircuit
isengaged, as bothanindicatorofthe system's immobilizedstarterstatusandalso
as a visual theft deterrent. While the KeyCounter is in this state, the engine
Using the KeyCounterTM
TheKeyCountersystemwillstayinValetModeuntilitisremovedfromValetMode.
To remove the system from Valet Mode, turn the ignition switch on, then press and
holdthe Valet/Override Switch. The Status Light will brieflyilluminate Orange, and
thengoout. Normaloperationwillnowresume:turningofftheignitionswitchresults
in the Status Light illuminating solid Orange for 20 seconds indicating impending
engagement,thenchangingtoflashingRedindicatingthatthestarterisimmobilized.
WhiletheStatusLightissolidGreenthevehiclecanstillbestarted. Onceitchanges
toflashing Red, thevehicle cannot be started.
How to Program KeyCounterTM Key Fob Discs
Each KeyCounter system comes from the factory with two key fob discs. The
Blackdiscisfor"DailyUse",andtheReddisc,whichisaspecialdisc. TheReddisc
is used for "Programming", but it can be used in place of the Daily Use disc in an
emergency. As the Red disc is essential to programming the KeyCounter, it
shouldbekeptinasecureplace. IftheoriginalRedkeyfobislost, onlybyreturning
thecontrol module to the factory can it bere-configuredforprogramming.
KeyCountercanhaveuptofourBlackDailyUsediscsprogrammedtooperateit,
in addition to the one Red Programming disc. Additional Black Daily Use discs are
readily available, and adding extra or replacement discs is not difficult. Before
beginningprogramming,havetheRedProgrammingdiscathandalongwithallBlack
Daily Use discs which are to operate the system.
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cannotbestarted;ifanattemptismadetostartthevehicle,thestarterwillsimplynot
operate. Any such failed starting attempt will result in the Status Light illuminating
solid Red as soon as the ignition switch is turned to the "on" or "run" position. This
servesasawarningoftheno-startcondition,andalsotoindicatethatthesystemis
intheprocessof"seeking"anauthorizedkeyfobdisc. Pleasenotethataninstallation
optionallows for the vehicle's domelightcircuittoinitiatetheKeyCounter's seeking
ofthedisc; ifsotheStatusLightchanges fromflashingRed tosolidRedassoonas
thedoor isopened. Inthiscase, the exchangeofthedigital signalbetweenthedisc
andtheKeyCounteroccursmuchfaster;typicallybeforethekeyiseveninsertedinto
the ignition switch.
However, when a starting attempt is made with an authorized key fob disc, the
StatusLightwillchangefromflashingRedtoaflashingofGreenfor10seconds(except
during the ATV warning period- see page 7). When the Status Light changes to
flashingGreen, it is important to note thatthe KeyCounter is actually indicating two
conditions:
First, the starter circuit is no longer immobilized, and the engine can be started.
Second, note that the Green flashes occur as a series of flashes between pauses.
This is the ATV operation; the number of flashes is the number active
transponder discs, hence keys, which are able to successfully start the vehicle.
To place the system into Valet Mode, which will also permit the starting of the
vehiclewithout having a key fob disc present, performthefollowingsteps:
1) Enter the vehicle; the system is engaged, as indicated by a flashing Red Status
Light. If the door detection circuit is connected, the Status Light will change to
solidRedwhenthe doorisopened. If not,theStatus Lightremainsflashing until
thefollowingstep.
2) Use the ignition key to turn the ignition switch on. The Status Light will change
tosolidRed(ifnotalreadysolidRedfromthedoordetectioncircuit)indicatingthat
systemisactivelyseekinga keyfobdisc. Whenthe StatusLightis solidRedthe
vehicle will not start.
3) Press the Valet/Override Switch 3 times. The Status Light will briefly change to
solidOrangebeforeextinguishingcompletely. ThesystemisnowinValetMode,
andthe vehiclemaybestarted. As an indicatorofValetMode, whentheignition
switch is turned off, and while it is off, the Status Light will be solid Green.
The system is now in Valet Mode, and the starter interrupt circuit no longer
engagesautomatically every time that the ignition switchis turned off. Pleasenote
thatifthevehicle will be left with someone, anditisdesired to place the system into
ValetMode, simply allow the system to engage, then perform the System Override
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Tosummarize theKeyCounter'sbasicoperation and indications:
Tobetter understand Active Transponder Verification (ATV), considerthat your
system includes two discs- the Red Programming and Black Daily Use discs.
Therefore, every time the ignition switch is turned on, and the exchange occurs
betweenthediscandtheKeyCounter,theStatusLightchangesfromsolidRedtotwo
Green flashes between pauses for a 10 second period. The two Green flashes
representthetwodiscs;ifforexampleanextraBlackDailyUsediscwasadded,the
Greenflasheswouldbe threetimesbetween pauses. AstheKeyCounter canhave
asmanyasfourBlackDailyUsediscsinadditiontotheRedProgrammingdisc,ATV
couldbeas many as fiveGreen flashes between pauses.
Solid Orange Status Light indicates that the KeyCounter is in the automatic
process of immobilizing the starter.
Flashing Red Status Light indicates that the starter is immobilized.
Solid Red StatusLightindicatesthattheKeyCounterisseekingatransponder
disc and the starter is still immobilized.
Flashing Green between pauses Status Light indicates that the KeyCounter has
detectedthepresenceofanauthorized transponder disc, and the
vehiclecan be started.
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ATV Warning
Forthefirst48hoursaftertheKeyCounterisinstalled,orfor48hoursafteranykey
fobdiscprogrammingactivity,theStatusLightwillhaveadifferentoperationwhenthe
ignition switch is turned on, and the disc/control unit exchange occurs. During this
initialperiod,theATVdisplayisextendedto90seconds,andtheGreenflashesare
against a Red background color. Thiseye-catching displayisawarningthatkey
fob disc programming activity has recently taken place.
ATV, or Active Transponder Verification, is an exclusive patented feature. Al-
though similar antitheft systems are available, even as factory-equipped systems,
only KeyCounter indicates how keys can actually start your vehicle.
Your KeyCounter system includes a push-button Valet/Override Switch. This
switchcanbe located on the bottomofan included Status LightandValet/Override
Switchcombinationholder;or,theinstallerhastheoptionofmountingitinahidden,
but accessible location. The Valet/Override Switch, used in conjunction with the
ignition key, may be used to override the system by placing it in Valet Mode should
theKeyCounterdiscbecomelostorstolen. AslongasthesystemisinValetMode,
the automatic engagement of the system will not occur. Therefore, in addition
to providing an emergency override function, Valet Mode is used to prevent the
KeyCounter'sautomaticengagement during times whenit may not be desired.
System Override and Valet Mode
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