Prestige APS-25C User manual

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Model APS-25C
InstallationManual
Remote Control Vehicle
Security System
PATENTED: www.voxxintl.com/company/patents
Table Of Contents:
BeforeYouBegin Page 2
11 Pin Main Harness Wiring Page 3
3PinDoorOutput Harness Page 3
Installationof theMajorComponents Page 4
WiringtheSystem's Main Harness Page 5
CompletingYourInstallation Page 7
ToLearntheDomeLightDelay Page 7
AdjustingTheShock Sensor Page 8
InstallationNotes Page 9 - 10
ProgrammingBank1(Transmitters) Page 11
ProgrammingBank2(AlarmFeatures) Page 11
CircuitWiringLayout Page 12
Rev A: Add new URL 11/4/2011
Rev b New Layout 05/2013

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Before You Begin
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION IS
STRONGLYRECOMMENDED
Rolldownwindow to avoidlockingthekeysin the vehicleduringinstallation.
Avoidmountingcomponents or routing wiresnearhotsurfacesor near moving
partslikethesteeringwheel as it may prevent proper operation of the vehicle.
Tapeorloomwiresunderthehoodanddashforprotectionaswellappearance.
Usegrommets when routingwiresthroughmetal surfacestopreventchafing
andshorting.
UseaDigitalMulti Meter for testing and verifying circuits. DO NOTUSEA
"TEST LIGHT" OR "COMPUTER SAFE PROBE" as these can set off air bags
ordamagesensitivevehiclecomputers and electronics.
For technical support go to www.prestigecarsecurity.com
or call 1 800 225 6074
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15 Operation is subject to the following two conditions
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and
(2) This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
NOTE:The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unautho-
rized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
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3 Pin Door Lock Output Harness Part #1122906
11 Pin Main Wiring Harness Part # 1122916
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Red Neg.Lock/Pos. Unlock 300mA Max
Green Pos.Lock/Neg.Unlock 300mAMax.
Red/Black Neg.2nd Unlock Output (-)300mAMax.
WHITE (+)ParkingLight Output 15AMax
RED (+) 12 Volt InputParkingLts& Module
DARK BLUE Channel3Trunk Output(-)300mA
WHITE/BLACK +12VoltsSiren Output
RED/WHITE + 12 Volt Module Feed (See Red)
BLACK ChassisGround
YELLOW IgnitionInput Switched+12Volts
DARK GREEN Negative Hood / Trunk Trigger Input
BROWN Neg.DoorTriggerInput
PURPLE Pos.DoorTriggerInput
ORANGE GroundOutputWhileArmed(-) 300mA
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INSTALLATIONOFMAJORCOMPONENTS:
CONTROLMODULE: Part#1362268
Select a mounting location inside the passenger compartment (up behind the dash) and secure using two
screws provided. The control module can also be secured in place using cable ties.
Do not mount the control module in the engine compartment, as it is not waterproof. You should also avoid
mounting the unit directly onto factory installed electronic components. These components may cause RF
interference,whichcanresultinpoortransmitterrangeorintermittentoperation.
SIREN: Part # AS9903
Selectamountinglocationintheenginecompartmentthatiswellprotectedfromaccessbelowthevehicle.Avoid
areasnearhighheatcomponentsormovingpartswithintheenginecompartment.Topreventwaterretention,
theflared,oropenedend,ofthesirenmustbepointeddownwardwhenmounted.Mount thesirentotheselected
locationusingthescrewsandbracketprovided.
HOOD OR TRUNK PIN SWITCH: (Optional) Part #1363699
A pin switch is 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
locationwherewatercannotfloworcollectandtoavoidalldrip“gutters”onhoodandtrunkfenderwalls.Choose
locations that are protected by rubber gaskets when the hood or trunk lid is closed.
Thepinswitchcanbemountedusingabracketwhenrequiredordirectlymountedbydrillinga9/32"diameter
mountinghole.
Keepinmindthatwhenproperlymounted,theplungerofthepinswitchshoulddepressatleast1/4"whenthe
hood or trunk lid is closed.
PUSH-BUTTONLED COMBINATIONSWITCH: Part # PRLED
Select a mounting location known and accessible to the operator of the vehicle.A dashboard plug or front
dashboard panel is desirable because the pushbutton LED assembly needs the LED to be visible from the
outsideofthevehicle.It will beusedforvalet modes, programmingfeatures,programmingtransmitters,and for
overriding the system when the transmitter is not functioning. Inspect behind the chosen location to insure
that adequate clearance is allowed for the body of the switch, and also that the drill will not penetrate any
existing factory wiring or fluid lines. Drill a 5/16" or 8mm hole in the desired location and mount the switch by
passingtheconnectors, oneat a time,through thepanelfrom thefront sideandpressing onthe bezel untilthe
switch is fully seated.
SHOCKSENSOR: AS9492a
Select a solid mounting surface for the shock sensor on the firewall inside the passenger compartment and
mount the sensor using the two screws provided. The shock sensor can also be secured to any fixed brace
behind the dash using tie straps.
Whichever mounting method is selected, make certain that the sensitivity adjustment is accessible for use
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WIRINGTHESYSTEM'SMAINHARNESS: Part #1122910
WHITE WIRE: +12 VDCPULSED PARKING LIGHT OUTPUT (15 AMAX )
Thiswireisprovidedtoflashthevehicle’sparkinglights.Connectthewhitewiretothepositivesideofoneofthe
vehicle’sparkinglights.
RED15AFUSEDWIRE:12VDCCONSTANTBATTERYSOURCE
Theconnectionofthiswiresupplies12VDCforboththealarmcircuit,andtheparkinglightfeedwire.Connect
thiswiretoa+12voltsourcecapableofsupplying15Ampsofcurrenttopowerboththeparkinglightsandthe
control circuit.
RED/WHITE5AFUSEDWIRE-(VOLTAGESENSING):+12VDCCONSTANTBATTERYSOURCE
This wire controls the sensitivity of the voltage sensing circuit, which detects the turning on of an interior light
whenadoorisopened.Itwillalsodetecttheswitchingonofparkingorheadlampsandinmanycaseswilltrigger
thealarmwhenathermostaticallycontrolledelectronicradiatorcoolingfanswitcheson.Itisrecommendedthat
wheninstallingthissystemintovehicleswithelectronic“afterfans”,theprocedureforRED/WHITE FUSEDWIRE
-(HARDWIRE)shouldbefollowed.
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 sensitivity and
connectingtothecourtesylampfuseinthevehiclewillprovidemaximumsensitivityofthevoltagesensecircuit.
RED/WHITE5AFUSEDWIRE-(HARDWIRE):+12VDCCONSTANTBATTERYSOURCE
Whenhardwiringthecontrolmoduletopinswitchesatallentrypoints,thevoltagesensecircuitmustbedisabled.
Setprogrammingfeature#6tothe"OFF"position.Connecttheredwiretoa+12VDCconstantbatterysource.
DARKBLUEWIRE:300mAPULSEDOUTPUT/CHANNEL2
The dark blue wire pulses to ground via an independent RF channel from the keychain transmitter. This is a
transistorized, low current output and should only be used to drive an external relay coil.
CAUTION: Connectingthedarkbluewiretothehighcurrentswitchedoutputoftrunkreleasecircuits
or some remote starter trigger inputs, will damage the control module.
Connectthedarkbluewiretoterminal86oftheMRLYaccessoryrelay(orequivalent30Aautomotiverelay)and
wire the remaining relay contacts to perform the selected function of channel 2.
WHITEw/BLACKTRACEWIRE:POSITIVEOUTPUTTOSIREN
Routethis wire through a rubber grommet in the firewall to the siren location. Connect the white/black wire to
the positive wire of the siren. Secure the black ground wire of the siren to chassis ground.
BLACKWIRE:CHASSISGROUND
Connect this wire to a solid, metal part of the vehicle’s chassis. Do not confuse this wire with the thin black
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YELLOWWIRE:+12VDCIGNITIONSOURCE
Connect this wire to a source that supplies 12 VDC when the ignition key is in the ON and CRANK positions
and off when the key is in the OFF position.
DARKGREENWIRE:(-)INSTANTTRIGGER
Thisisaninstantongroundtriggerwire.Itmustbeconnectedtotheoptionalpreviouslyinstalledhoodandtrunk
pin switches if used.
BROWNWIRE:-DOORTRIGGER
Ifthe vehicle’s door courtesy lightswitches have a- ground output when thedoor is opened( GM andmost
Imports)youmust connect thiswiretothenegativeoutputfrom one ofthedoorswitches.Inmostcases, the
brown wire will only need to be connected to one door switch, no matter how many doors the vehicle has.
WARNING: Do not use the brown wire if the vehicle has + 12 Volt output type door switches.
(seePURPLEWIRE)
Notefor vehicles with interior delaylighting see programmingunder title"Completing the Installation".
PURPLEWIRE:+DOORTRIGGER
Ifthevehicle’sdoorcourtesylightswitcheshavea+12voltoutputwhenthedoorisopened(mostFordsand
someImports),youmustconnectthiswiretothepositiveoutputfromoneofthedoorswitches.Inmostcases,
thepurplewirewillonlyneedtobeconnectedtoonedoorswitch,nomatterhowmanydoorsthevehiclehas.
WARNING: Do not use the purple wire if the vehicle has ground output type door switches.
(seeBROWNWIRE)
Notefor vehicles with interior delaylighting see programmingunder title"Completing the Installation".
ORANGEWIRE: GROUNDOUTPUTWHENARMED
Thiswireisprovidedtocontrolthestartercutrelay.Connecttheorangewiretoterminal86oftherelayandwire
the remaining relay contacts as shown in the wiring diagram.
IMPORTANT: Audiovox does not recommend using this relay to interrupt the ignition wire. Only
connect this relay to the low current starter solenoid feed wire, as indicated on the wiring
diagram.
GREY & BLACK 2 PIN (blue) & RED & BLUE 2 PIN (white) CONNECTORS:
LED/VALETSWITCH
Ifyouhavenotdonesoalready,routethetwo2conductor,blue&whiteconnectorsfromthepreviouslyinstalled
combination LED Valet switch to the alarm control module and plug both connectors into their mating
connectors on the end of the module.

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REDandGREEN2PIN(white)CONNECTOR:DOORLOCKOUTPUTS Part#1122242
Thesewireswillprovideapulsedgroundoutputtothefactorydoorlockcontrolrelay.Themaximumcurrentdraw
through these outputs must not exceed 300 mA.
3 Wire Ground Switched Door Locks
Inthisapplication, thered wire providesa groundpulse during arming(pulsed ground lock) output.Connect
theredwire tothewire thatprovides a lowcurrent ground signalfrom thefactorydoor lockswitchto thefactory
door lock control relay.
Thegreen wire provides a groundpulseduring disarming (pulsed ground unlock) output. Connectthegreen
wiretothe wirethatprovides alowcurrent groundsignalfrom thefactorydoor unlockswitchto thefactorydoor
lock control relay.
3 Wire Positive Switched Door Locks
Inthis application, the red wire provides a positive pulseduring disarming (pulsed + 12 volt unlock) output.
Connectthe redwire tothe wirethat providesa low current positive signalfrom thefactory doorunlock switch
to the factory door lock control relay.
The green wire provides a positive pulse during arming (pulsed + 12 volt lock) output. Connect the green
wireto the wire that providesa low currentpositive signalfrom the factorydoor lock switchto thefactory door
lock control relay.
Resistive Circuits, As Well As 4 Wire Polarity Reversal &
5 Wire Alternating 12 Volt Door Lock Control Circuits
Theseapplications require theuse of additionalcomponents which may include relays, fixed resistors,or for
convenience,theAS9159 DoorLock Interface. Referto theAUDIOVOXDoorLock Wiring Supplement andor
theAudiovox faxback servicefor informationon yourparticular vehiclefor properlyconnecting tothese types
of circuits.
COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION
NOTE: This unithas theability to learn the domelight delaytime, upto 60 seconds. If thevehicle hasdelay
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.
TOLEARN THE DOME LIGHT DELAY:
(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.
Theunit will monitor the door trigger inputPositive, (Purple), and Negative, (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 theArmed indication indicating the unit has exited the learn mode and is
armed.
Antenna Wire: Besure toextend thethin black antennawire toit’s full length and cabletie intoplace where
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Adjusting the Shock Sensor :
The sensitivity of the pre - detect circuit, where used, is automatically set 30% less sensitive than the full
triggercircuit.
Using a small screwdriver, gently turn the adjustment screw fully counterclockwise. (DO NOT over turn this
screw. Maximum rotationfor this adjustmentis 270° .)Close the hood and trunk lids, andarm the alarm. Wait
6 seconds for the accessories trigger zone to stabilize, then firmly strike the rear bumper with the side of a
closedfist considering the amount of force required to break a window.
WARNING ! 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 procedure until the alarm sounds. Ultimately, one firm strike to the rear bumper
will cause the alarm to emit pre - detect warning tones.
CAUTION: Setting the sensitivity too high can cause false alarms due to noise vibrations from passing
trucksandheavyequipment.Todecreasesensitivity,turntheadjustmentscrewcounterclockwise.
Wire Dressing :
Alwayswrap the alarm wires in convoluted tubing, orwith a spiralwrap of electricaltape. Secure theselooms
alongthe routing using cableties. This will ensure that the alarm wires are not damaged by falling onto hot or
sharpmoving surfacesin thevehicle.
Operation :
Take a few moments to check off the appropriate option boxes in the owner’s manual and to
fully explain the operation of the system to your customer.
Place the Valet SwitchTag and or the Remote Start Control Switch Tag on their respective
switches and point these out to the customer.
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INSTALLATIONNOTES
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Programmable Features :
Feature Selection 1 Chirp 2 Chirps 3 Chirps 4 Chirps Default
1st Door L/UL 1 Sec. 3.5 Sec. 1 S L, Dbl.U/L 1 Sec.
2nd Accy Lock Auto Lock On Auto Lock Off Auto Lock Off
3rd Accy. UL Auto UL Dr Auto UL Off Auto UL Off
4th Passive Locks Passive Active Active
5th Passive/Active Arm Passive Arm Active Arm Active Arm
6th Voltage Sense Voltage Sense Hardwire Hardwire
PROGRAMMINGBANK1(TRANSMITTERS):
1) Turn the ignition key to the on position.
2) Press and release the valet/programming switch 3 times (Siren Chirps).
3 Press the Lock Button of each transmitter you want programmed until you hear a chirp from the horn or siren.
4) Turn the ignition switch off.
The above action programs the Lock, Unlock, Start/Trunk, and Option 1 buttons of the system, if available. For
additional channel programming see owners guide found within the literature bag packaged with this kit.
PROGRAMMINGBANK2(ALARMFEATURES):
You can enter bank 2 from bank 1 by turning the ignition key off then on from step 4 of Bank 1.
(Siren Short then Long Chirp), or You can also go right to bank 2 by:
1) Turn the ignition key to the on position.
2) Press and release the valet/programming switch 3 times (Siren Chirps).
3) Turn the ignition key off then on. (Siren Short Then long Chirp)
4) Press the pushbutton switch once to advance to feature 1, twice to advance to feature 2, etc,,,then use the lock
button of the transmitter to select the feature setting.
Example to set passive arming:
1) Turn the ignition key to the on position.
2) Press and release the valet/programming switch 3 times (Siren Chirps).
3) Turn the ignition key off then on. (Siren Short Then long Chirp)
4) Press the pushbutton switch six times to advance to features 6, Voltage Sense, then use the lock button of the
transmitter to select two chirps "Hardwire".
5)Toexit the programmingmode, turnthe ignitionkey off. Theprogram modeis automatically exited when
there is no activity on the pushbutton switch or the transmitter lock button.
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