Prestige 1286459 User manual

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Model APS-155CH
InstallationManual
SELECTABLEFEATURES
Note : When both Passive Arming and Voltage Sensing are selected, you must hardwire the driver’s door pin
switch in order to begin the passive arming sequence.
RF Programmable Features :
Feature Selection 1 Chirp 2 Chirps 3 Chirps 4 Chirps Default
1st Door L/UL 1 Sec. 3.5 Sec. 1 Sec L, Dbl. U/L 1 Sec.
2nd Accy Lock Auto Lock On Auto LockOff Auto LockOff
3rdAccy. UL Auto UL On AutoUL Off AutoUL Off
4th Passive Locks Passive Active Active
5th Passive/Active Arm Passive Arm ActiveArm ActiveArm
6th Voltage Sense Voltage Sense Hardwire Hardwire
7th Siren/Horn Siren/Horn Siren Only Horn Only Siren/Horn
8th Horn Chirp 10mS 16mS 30mS 16mS
9th Override Method Custom Code Valet Valet
10th Chirp Delete From Tx On Off Off
To program these selectable features;
Action System Response
Turn ignition on No response
Press and release the valet switch 3 times 1 Chirp - LED 1 flash
Within 3 seconds, turn ignition Off Short chirp, then long chirp
First ThenOn 1 chirp = 1 second door locks
Press transmitter Lock button to change 2 chirps = 3.5 second door locks
Press transmitter Lock button to change 3 chirps = 1 sec. lock, dbl 1 sec. unlock
or
Second Press and release the valet switch 2 chirps = auto locks off
Press transmitter Lock button to change 1 chirp = auto locks on
or
Third Press and release the valet switch 2 chirps = auto unlock off
Press transmitter Lock button to change 1 chirp = auto unlock on
or
Fourth Press and release the valet switch 2 chirps = active locks
Press transmitter Lock button to change 1 chirp = passive locks
or
Fifth Press and release the valet switch 2 chirps = active arming
Press transmitter Lock button to change 1 chirp = passive arming
or
Sixth Press and release the valet switch 2 chirps = hardwire
Press transmitter Lock button to change 1 chirp = voltage sense
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INSTALLATION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS
Control Module :
Select a mounting location inside the passenger compartment ( up behind the dash ), and secure using
the two screws provided. The control module can also be secured in place using cable ties.
Donot mount thecontrol modulein theengine compartment,as itisnotwaterproof.You shouldalso avoid
mountingthe unitdirectly ontofactory installedelectroniccomponents.ThesecomponentsmaycauseRF
interference,whichcan resultin poor transmitterrange orintermittentoperation.
Siren :
Select a mounting location in the engine compartment that is well protected from access below the
vehicle.Avoidareas nearhighheat componentsormoving partswithinthe enginecompartment.To prevent
waterretention,the frontor soundingendof thesirenmust bepointed downwardwhenmounted.
Mount the siren to the selected location using the screws and bracket provided.
Hood or Trunk Pin Switch :
A pin switch is included for use in protecting the hood or trunk ( or hatchback ) of the vehicle. The switch
must always be mounted to a grounded, metal surface of the vehicle. It is important to select a location
where water cannot flow or collect, and to avoid all drip gutters on hood and trunk fender walls. Choose
locations that are protected by rubber gaskets when the hood or trunk lid is closed.
The pin switch can be mounted using the bracket provided, or direct mounted by drilling a ¼ “ diameter
mountinghole.Keep inmind thatwhenproperly mounted,the plungerofthepinswitch shoulddepress at
least ¼ “ when the hood or trunk lid is closed.
Dash Mounted LED :
AsmallLED isincluded thatwillserve asavisual indicatorof thealarmstatus. Itshouldbe installedinthe
dash, located where it can be easily seen from outside the vehicle, yet not be distracting to the driver.
Oncea locationhasbeenselected,check behindthe panelfor wirerouting access,andtoconfirmthe drill
will not damage any existing components as it passes through the panel.
Drilla¼ “diameterhole, andpass the redand blue wiresfrom theLEDthrough thehole,from thefrontof
the panel. Firmly press the body of the LED into the hole until fully seated.
Valet Switch :
Select a mounting location for the switch that is easily accessible to the driver of the vehicle. The switch
doesnothavetobe concealed,however, concealingthe switchis alwaysrecommended,as thisprovides
anevenhigher levelof securitytothe vehicle.
Thevalet switchcan bemounted tothelowersideofthedashbydrilling a¼ “diameter holein theselected
location.
Seventh Press and release the valet switch 1 chirp = siren and horn output
Press transmitter Lock button to change 2 chirps = siren output only
Press transmitter lock button to change 3 chirps = horn output only
or
Eighth Press and release the valet switch 2 chirps = horn chirp output 16mS
Press transmitter Lock button to change 3 chirps = horn chirp output 30mS
Press transmitter Lock button to change 1 chirp = horn chirp output 10 mS
or
Ninth Press and release the valet switch 2 chirps = valet switch override operation
Press transmitter Lock button to change 1 chirp = custom code override operation
or
Tenth Press and release the valet switch 2 chirps = chirp delete from transmitter inactive
Press transmitter Lock button to change 1 chirp = chirp delete from transmitter active
Press and release the valet switch Exit program mode
or
Turn ignition key off Exit program mode
Note : Once you enter the feature programming mode, do not allow more than 15 seconds to pass between
steps, or the programming will be terminated.

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Besure tocheckbehindthedashforadequateclearancefor thebody ofthe switch,and toconfirm thatthe
drillwill notdamageanyexistingcomponentsasit passesthrough thedash. You shouldalso makecertain
that the back of the switch is accessible for wiring later in the installation.
Shock Sensor :
Select a solid mounting surface for the shock sensor on the firewall inside the passenger compartment,
andmountthe sensorusingthe twoscrewsprovided. Theshocksensor canalsobe securedtoany fixed
brace behind the dash using tie straps.
Whichevermounting methodisselected, makecertain thatthe sensitivityadjustment isaccessibleforuse
later in the installation.
WIRING THE SYSTEM
Large 13 Pin Edge Connector :
White Wire : + 12 VDC PULSED PARKING LIGHT OUTPUT ( 15 AMP MAX )
Thiswireis providedto flashthevehicle’s parkinglights. Connectthewhitewireto thepositive sideofone
ofthevehicle’s parkinglights.
Red Fused Wire : +12 VDC CONSTANTBATTERY SOURCE
This wire controls the sensitivity of the voltage sensing circuit, which detects the turning on of an interior
lightwhen adoor isopened. Itwill alsodetect theswitching onofparkingorheadlamps,andinmanycases
willtriggerthe alarm whenathermostatically controlled electronicradiatorcooling fan switcheson.
When installing this system into vehicles with electronic “ after fans “, it is recommended you disable the
voltagesensecircuit.
In voltage sensing applications, the closer to the battery that the red wire is connected, the less sensitive
the voltage sense circuitry will be. Moving this connection point to the fuse panel will increase the sensi-
tivity, and connecting to the courtesy lamp fuse in the vehicle will provide maximum sensitivity of the
voltagesensecircuit.
Whenhardwiring thecontrolmodule,thevoltagesensecircuit mustbe disabled. Afterwiring ofthe control
module and connecting the Red wire to a fused battery source, set program feature # six to Hardwire.
Dark Blue Wire : DELAYED 300 mA PULSED OUTPUT / CHANNEL 3
Thedarkblue wirepulses togroundvia anindependentRF channelfrom thekeychaintransmitter.Thisis
a transistorized, low current output, and should only be used to drive an external relay coil.
WARNING: Connecting the dark blue wire to the high current switched output of trunk release circuits,
some remote start trigger inputs, will damage the control module.
Connectthedark bluewire toterminal86 ofthe AS -9256 relay(orequivalent 30Aautomotive relay),and
wire the remaining relay contacts to perform the selected function of channel 3.
White w/ Black Trace Wire : POSITIVE OUTPUT TO SIREN
Route this wire through a rubber grommet in the firewall, and to the siren location.
Connectthewhite /black wiretothe positivewire ofthesiren. Securetheblack groundwire ofthesiren to
chassisground.
Black Wire : CHASSIS GROUND
Connectthiswire toa solid,metalpart ofthe vehicle’schassis.Do notconfuse thiswirewith thethin black
antennawirethat exitsthecontrol moduleindependently.
Yellow Wire : + 12 VDC IGNITION SOURCE
Connect this wire to a source that is live when the key is in the on and crank positions. Be sure that this
source is off when the key is in the off position.
Dark Green Wire : (- ) INSTANTTRIGGER ZONE
Thisis aninstant onground triggerwire. Itmust beconnected tothepreviouslyinstalledhoodandtrunkpin
switches.
Brown Wire : - DOOR TRIGGER
If the vehicle’s courtesy light switches have a ( - ) ground output when the door is opened ( GM and most
Imports ), you must connect this wire to the negative output from one of the door switches.
WARNING : Do not use the brown wire if the vehicle has + 12 volt output type door switches.
( see Purple Wire ).
Noteforvehicles withinterior delaylightingsee programmingunder title"CompletingThe Installation".

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Purple Wire : + DOOR TRIGGER
Ifthevehicle’s doorcourtesylight switcheshavea +12volt outputwhenthe doorisopened ( mostFords
and some Imports ), you must connect this wire to the positive output from one of the door switches. In
mostcases,the purplewire willonlyneed tobe connected toone doorswitch,no matterhow manydoors
thevehiclehas.
WARNING : Do not use the purple wire if the vehicle has ground output type door switches.
( see Brown Wire ).
Noteforvehicles withinterior delaylightingsee programmingunder title"CompletingThe Installation".
Orange Wire : 300 mA GROUND OUTPUT WHEN ARMED - N. C. STARTER DISABLE
This wire is provided to control the starter cut 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,andoff when thekeyis in theoffposition. ( Thisiswhere the yellowwirefrom the alarmshould
beconnected).
Cut the low current starter solenoid wire in the vehicle, and connect one side of the cut wire to relay
terminal 87A. Connect the other side of the cut wire to relay terminal 30.
Note :This is a normally closed starter cut arrangement, and when power is removed from the
security system, the starter disable feature will not operate, allowing the vehicle to start.
Audiovox does not recommend using the Orange wire to interrupt anything but the
starting circuit of the vehicle.
Black w/White Trace Wire: LOWCURRENTNEGATIVEHORNOUTPUT(300mAMAX CURRENT)
TheBlack w/Whitetrace wireprovidesa300mApulsedoutputtobeepthevehicle'shorn. Thislowcurrent
pulsedoutputshould onlybe connectedtothe lowcurrent switchedgroundoutput fromthe vehicle'shorn
switch.
If the vehicle switches high current ground or + 12 volts to the horn, a relay must be used to operate the
vehicle horn. Connect the Black w/White trace wire to terminal #86 of a VF45F11 P&B or equivalent
30A automotive relay. Connect terminal #85 to a fused + 12 volt source. Connect the remaining relay
contacts 87, 87a, and 30 to perform the switching function the vehicle's horn circuit requires.
Dark Blue w/Black Trace Wire: Alternate Channel 3 Output (Dbl. Push Required)
This wire is controlled from the transmitter button programmed to the receiver's channel 3. By double
pressing this the transmitter button, this output will become active for 1 second. This is a transistorized,
low current ( 300 mA ) output, designed to provide an output only when the transmitter is intentionally
operated, such as is the case with remote start add on modules. If you require more than 300mA drive
from this output, you must drive an external relay coil, and arrange the relays contacts to preform the
specifiedfunction.
2 Pin Blue Connector : VALET SWITCH
Routethegreyandblack wiresin the2 pinconnectorfromthevalet switchto thecontrolmodule,andplug
it into the mating blue connector on the side of the module.
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.
4 Pin White Connector : SHOCK SENSOR
Route the red, black, blue, and green wires in the 4 pin white connector from the shock sensor to the
control module, and plug one end into the shock sensor, and the other end into the mating white
connector onthe side of the module.
Red & Green 2 Pin White Connector : DOOR LOCK OUTPUTS
Thesewireswill provide eithera pulsed groundoutputto the factorydoor lock controlrelay,or a pulsed+
12 volt output to the factory door lock control relay. In either case, the maximum current draw through
these outputs must not exceed 300 mA.
3 Wire Ground Switched Door Locks
Inthis application,the red wire providesagroundpulseduringarming,orthepulsed ground lock output.
Connectthe redwiretothewire thatprovides alow currentground signalfrom thefactorydoorlockswitch
to the factory door lock control relay.
Thegreenwireprovidesagroundpulseduringdisarming,orthepulsed ground unlockoutput. Connectthe
greenwireto thewirethat providesalow current groundsignal from thefactory door unlockswitch to the
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3 Wire Positive Switched Door Locks
Inthis application,the red wire providesapositivepulseduringdisarming,orthe pulsed + 12 volt unlock
output. Connect the red wire to the wire that provides a low current positive signal from the factory door
unlock switch to the factory door lock control relay.
Thegreen wire providesa positivepulse duringarming, orthepulsed + 12 volt lock output.Connectthe
green wire to the wire that provides a low current positive signal from the factory door lock switch to the
factory door lock control relay.
Resistive Circuits, As Well As 4 Wire Polarity Reversal and 5 Wire Alternating 12 Volt
Door Lock Control Circuits
Theseapplicationsrequire theuse ofadditionalcomponents whichmay includerelays,fixed resistors,or
forconvenience, theAS9159DoorLock Interface. RefertotheAUDIOVOXDoor LockWiringSupplement
and or the Audiovox fax back service for information on your particular vehicle for properly connecting to
these types of circuits.
COMPLETINGTHE INSTALLATION
NOTE: This unit has the ability to learn the dome light delay time, up to 60 seconds. If the vehicle has
delay interior lights, and you wish to avoid three chirp, defect zone, indication normally associated with
this type of interior light, we suggest you learn the interior light delay.
To learn the light delay, start with all doors closed:
(1) Use the transmitter to Lock / Unlock / Lock / Unlock / Lock / Unlock / Lock, the system.
The LED turns on solid to confirm the system entered the learn mode.
(2) Immediately open and close the door of the vehicle to initiate the dome delay.
Theunitwillmonitorthe doortrigger inputPositive,(Purple),andNegative, (Brown)when active.
When the dome light turns off, the unit will add 2 seconds then exit the learn mode.
(3) The LED will begin flashing the Armed indication indicating the unit has exited the learn mode and is
armed
Antenna Wire : Be sure to extend the thin black antenna wire to it’s full length, and cable tie into place
whereitcannot bedamaged. Avoidwrapping thiswire aroundmajor, highcurrentwire looms.
Adjusting the Shock Sensor : If used, the sensitivity of the pre - detect circuit is automatically set 30%
less sensitive than the full trigger circuit.
Using a small screwdriver, gently turn the adjustment screw fully counterclockwise. ( DO NOT over turn
this screw. Maximum rotation for this adjustment is 270° ). Close the hood and trunk lids, and arm the
alarm.Wait6 secondsfor theaccessoriestrigger zonetostabilize, thenfirmly striketherear bumperwith
the side of a closed fist considering the amount of force required to break a window.
CAUTION : Never perform this test on the vehicle’s glass, as you may break the window.
Turn the adjustment screw clockwise ( increasing sensitivity ) about ¼ turn and re - test. Repeat this
procedureuntil thealarm sounds.Ultimately,one firmstrike tothe rearbumper willcause thealarm toemit
pre-detect warningtones.
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 : Alwayswrapthe alarmwires inconvoluted tubing,orwith aspiral wrapof electricaltape.
Secure these looms along the routing using cable ties. This will ensure that the alarm wires are not
damagedbyfalling ontohot orsharpmoving surfacesinthe vehicle.
Operation : Take afewmoments tocheck offthe appropriateoption boxesinthe owner’s manual,and to
fully explain the operation of the system to your customer.
Place the Valet Switch Tag and or the Remote Start Control Switch Tag on their respective switches and
point these out to the customer.

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