Ultra Start MCS-100 User manual

Owners Manual
MCS-100 Remote Control Motorcycle Alarm
Important Note to the User
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one for
more of the following measures:
*Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
*Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
*Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
*Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment has been certified to comply with the limits for a class B computing device, pursuant to FCC Rules. In order to maintain compliance
with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to
result in interference to radio and TV reception. The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of
manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
FCC ID: MKYMT9207TX
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 interference that may cause undesired operation.

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SECTION 1: GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This latest version motorcycle alarm system is designed to provide easy added value security features. Using the most
advanced CMOS IC, EEPROM and the surface mount technology, the system offers secure reliability.
The MCS-100 is easily operated by a small handheld radio remote control with a personalized factory code.
SECTION 2: SYSTEM MODE & OPERATION
MODE BUTTON CHIRP LIGHT
ARM #1 1 1
DISARM #1 2 2
EMERGENCY PANIC #1 for 3 seconds
MOTOCYCLE FINDER #3 for 3 seconds
(Button #3 = Button #1 + Button #2)
2 BUTTON REMOTE
SECTION 3: SYSTEM OPERATION
The MCS-100 is very sophisticated, but the operation is simple. Your two button RF transmitter is easy to use for arm,
disarm, personal protection, and programming the system for many custom functions.
3.1 Remote System Arm (On)
Press and release RF transmitter button #1.
One siren chirp sound and a light flash verify the operation.
If you hear four chirp sounds, the MCS-100 has detected a faulty sensor.
3.2 Remote System Disarm (Off)
Press and release RF transmitter button #1.
Two siren chirps and two light flashes verity this operation.

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Note: If you hear three chirp sounds, the system has been triggered and the alarm was activated while you were
away from the vehicle. Please refer to following chart. This diagnostic report will turn off when ignition
switch is turned on.
Diagnostic Report Audible - Chirp Visual - LED
Shock Sensor 3 chirps Double Flashes
Optional Input Trigger (Mercury Switch, Microwave & etc) 3 chirps Rapid Flashes
3.3 Personal Protection Alarm (EMERGENCY PANIC)
Press and hold down RF transmitter button #1 for approximately three seconds.
Personal Panic alarm is activated and siren sounds and lights flash for one (1) minute.
Press and release any RF transmitter button to cancel the panic alarm.
3.4 Motorcyle Finder Mode
Press and hold down RF transmitter button #3 (#1+#2) for approximately three seconds.
Lights flash for one (1) minute.
Press and release any RF transmitter button to cancel the Motorcycle finder mode.
SECTION 4: PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
Programming Function Programming Method Chirp Light
Code Program Method 1 Power On. Within 3 seconds, press button #1 of new
transmitter. Press button #1 of 2
nd
transmitter and then
press button #1 of 3
rd
transmitter.
1 1
Code Program Method 2
(4.1)
Turn Ignition On/Off 5 times. Press button #1 of new
transmitter. Press button #1 of 2
nd
transmitter and then
press button #1 of 3
rd
transmitter.
1 1
Permanent Siren Chirp Disable
Permanent Siren Chirp Enable (4.2)
Turn Ignition on. Press button #2 for 5 seconds None
2
1
2
One Time Soft Chirp (4.3) Press #2 before other function buttons.
Emergency Disarm (4.4) Turn Ignition On/Off 4 times. Alarm will disarm. 2 2

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Passive Mode
Active Mode (4.5)
Turn Ignition on. Press button #3 (#3 = #1 + #2) for 5
seconds.
1
2
1
2
Shock Sensor Disable
Shock Sensor Enable (4.6)
Turn ignition on. Within 10 seconds, press button #1, #2,
#3, #1 in succession. (#3=#1+#2)
1
2
1
2
Valet Mode On
Valet Mode Off (4.7)
Turn Ignition on. Within 10 seconds, press button #2, #3,
#2, #3 in succession. (#3=#1+#2)
1
2
1
2
Audible Warning Sound Off
Audible Warning Sound On (4.8)
Turn Ignition on. Within 10 seconds, press button #1, #3,
#2, #1 in succession. (#3=#1+ #2)
1
2
1
2
Siren Output Tone Selection (4.9) Turn Ignition on. Within 10 seconds, press button #1, #2,
#1, #2 in succession. (#3=#1+#2)
Shock Sensitivity Level Selection
(4.10)
Turn Ignition on. Within 10 seconds, press button #1, #3,
#1, #3 in succession. (#3=#1+#2)
1 1
4.1 Permanent Reprogrammable Factory Code (Code Pre-Programmed By Factory)
When the Dealer installs the unit he programs your unique code which is in permanent memory. Any Authorized Dealer
can add a new or an additional pre-coded transmitter and delete an existing code from memory.
To program a new code:
Turn the ignition key on and off five (5) times.
CODE CHANGE MODE is confirmed with one chirp sound and one parking light flash
Within 3 seconds, PRESS BUTTON #1. One chirp and one parking light flash will confirm the acceptance of
new code. This operation will erase all previous codes.
Within 3 seconds, PRESS BUTTON #1 of 2
nd
transmitter. One chirp and one parking light flash will confirm
the acceptance of second code.
Within 3 seconds, PRESS BUTTON #1 of 3
rd
transmitter. Once chirp and one parking light flash will confirm
the acceptance of third code.
Code program will exit when 3 seconds is passed, when ignition is turned off or when all three codes are
programmed.
Note: Module will accept three different transmitters.
4.2 Permanent Siren Chirp Enable/Disable (Factory default setting: Siren Chirp Enable)
Siren chirp can be permanently enabled and disabled from your remote transmitter.
For PERMANENT SIREN CHIRP DISABLE:
Turn the ignition key to the on position.
Within ten (10) seconds, PRESS BUTTON #2 for a five (5) seconds.
Siren chirp disable is confirmed with one parking light flash.
For PERMANENT SIREN CHIRP ENABLE:
Turn the ignition key to the on position.
Within ten (10) seconds, PRESS BUTTON #2 for a five (5) seconds.
Siren chirp enable is confirmed with two chirp sounds and two parking light flashes.

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4.3 One Time Soft Chirp
Arm/Disarm chirp can be temporarily softened from your remote transmitter.
For TEMPORARY SOFT CHIRP (One Time Soft Chirp):
PRESS BUTTON #2 before pressing button #1 for desired operation.
Example: To arm the system with soft chirp sound, press button #2 first. Then press button #1.
4.4 Emergency Disarm
The emergency disarm is activated through the ignition key switch and means that the system can be disarmed without
remote.
To activate the EMERGENCY DISARM:
While the system is triggered, turn the ignition key on and off four (4) times within ten (10) seconds.
The operation is confirmed with two siren chirp sounds and two parking light flashes.
NOTE: In passive mode, if passive armed after disarming by emergency disarm, there is entry delay of 10
seconds before triggering by shock or external trigger. This mode can be used to operate the system if
you lose the transmitter. Once the system is armed or disarmed by a remote, the entry delay will be
cancelled automatically.
4.5 Passive/Active Mode (Factory Default Setting: Active Mode)
Passive mode means that the system automatically arms and interrupts the starter thirty seconds after the ignition key is
turned off (This assumes that starter interrupt is installed). Passive mode is sometimes referred to as Automatic System
Activation.
Active mode means that the system will not engage until you manually turn it on by pressing the remote button #1. Active
mode is sometimes referred to as Manual System Activation.
To program PASSIVE MODE:
Turn the ignition key to the on position.
Within ten (10) seconds, PRESS BUTTONS #3 for 5 seconds.
The passive mode is confirmed with one chirp sound and one parking light flash.
NOTE: While in passive mode, the system has CONTINUOUS ARMING. CONTINUOUS ARMING means that the
system will arm thirty seconds after each disarm. In passive mode, the system can be MANUALLY
ARMED anytime during the thirty second automatic locking cycle by pressing remote button #1.
To program ACTIVE MODE:
Turn the ignition key to the on position.
Within ten (10) seconds, PRESS BUTTONS #3 for 5 seconds.
The active mode is confirmed with two chirp sounds and two parking light flashes.

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4.6 Shock Sensor Disable/Enable (Factory Default Setting: Shock Sensor Enable)
The Shock Sensor Disable means that the on-board body shock sensor can be eliminated through your transmitter at any
time it is desired or necessary.
To program SHOCK SENSOR DISABLE:
Turn the ignition key to the on position.
Within ten (10) seconds PRESS BUTTONS # 1, #2, #3, #1 in succession. (#3=#1+#2)
The shock sensor disable is confirmed with one chirp sound and one parking light flash.
To program SHOCK SENSOR ENABLE:
Turn the ignition key to the on position.
Within ten (10) seconds PRESS BUTTONS # 1, #2, #3, #1 in succession. (#3=#1+#2)
The shock sensor enable is confirmed with two chirp sounds and two parking light flashes.
4.7 Valet Mode
The Valet Mode is activated through the ignition key switch and means that all normal system functions are turned off. This
feature is useful when valet parking, refueling, or servicing your motorcycle.
To activate the VALET MODE:
Turn the ignition key to the on position.
Within ten (10) seconds PRESS BUTTONS #2, #3, #2, #3 in succession. (#3=#1+#2)
The valet mode is confirmed with one chirp sound and one parking light flash.
To deactivate the VALET MODE:
Turn the ignition key to the on position.
Within ten (10) seconds PRESS BUTTONS #2, #3, #2, #3 in succession. (#3=#1+#2)
The operation is confirmed with two chirp sounds and two parking light flashes.
4.8 Audible Warning Sound (Factory Default Setting: Audible Warning Sound On)
Audible Warning Sound can be permanently enabled and disabled from your remote transmitter.
To deactivate the AUDIBLE WARNING SOUND:
Turn the ignition key to the on position.

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Within ten (10) seconds PRESS BUTTONS #1, #3, #2, #1 in succession. (#3=#1+#2)
The operation is confirmed with one chirp sound and one parking light flash.
To active the AUDIBLE WARNING SOUND:
Turn the ignition key to the on position.
Within ten (10) seconds PRESS BUTTONS #1, #3, #2, #1 in succession. (#3=#1+#2)
The operation is confirmed with two chirp sounds and two parking light flashes.
4.9 Siren Output Tone Selection
Your MCS-100 is equipped with 6 tone programmable siren. You can select or deselect each tone by your transmitter if
desired. At the same time, you can also determine the sequence of tones.
To enter the SIREN OUTPUT TONE SELECTION MODE:
1. Turn the ignition key to the on position.
2. Within ten (10) seconds PRESS BUTTONS #1, #2, #1, #2 in succession.
3. Each of six tones will be on for 5 seconds.
4. When you hear the tone you desire, press remote button #1. This tone will be your first sequence tone.
5. Repeat step 4 for your 2
nd
, 3
rd
, 4
th
, 5
th
, and 6
th
tone.
6. You may select only 1 tone or any number of tones between 1 to 6.
7. You may also choose not to select any tones. This will deactivate the siren completely.
8. This program mode will exit upon ignition off or when all six tones are selected in sequence you desire.
4.10 Shock Sensitivity Level Selection
Your MCS-100 is equipped with programmable dual stage shock sensor. You can change sensitivity of shock sensor from
your transmitter. You can also delete shock sensor by selecting lowest sensitivity level.
To enter the SHOCK SENSITIVITY LEVEL SELECTION MODE:
1. Turn the ignition key to the on position.
2. Within ten (10) seconds PRESS BUTTONS #1, #3, #1, #3 in succession. (#3=#1+#2)
3. The operation is confirmed with one chirp sound and one parking light flash.
4. Press button #1 of your transmitter to increase the shock sensor sensitivity.
5. If you want to increase more than one level of sensitivity, press and hold button #1 of your transmitter. You
will hear 1 chirp sound every 1 seconds. At the maximum setting, you will hear continuous chirp sounds.
6. Press button #2 of your transmitter to decrease the shock sensor sensitivity.
7. If you want to decrease more than one level of sensitivity, press and hold button #2 of your transmitter. You
will hear 2 chirp sounds every 1 seconds. At the minimum setting, you will hear continuous chirp sounds.
8. This program mode will exit upon ignition off.

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SECTION 5: TRANSMITTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Recommended Battery: +12V GP23A
1. Remove the screw from the back of the transmitter.
2. Remove front cover, remove old battery carefully.
3. Replace with fresh new battery and close front cover.
4. Press any button, check for light flash from LED. (If no LED flash, change polarity of battery)
NOTE: normal battery life is approximately two years, but varies depending on usage. For optimum performance and RF
range, replace the battery at least once a year.
SECTION 6: AST LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All AST (Applicated Security Technologies) products have a limited lifetime warranty from the date of purchase. We
guarantee all products to be free from any manufacturing or material defects to the original owner for the lifetime of the
vehicle in which it was installed according to the Terms and Conditions here shown:
This warranty is non-transferable and is valid only if;
1. The original installation was completed by one of our Authorized Dealer trained technicians.
2. The warranty registration card below is completed and mailed within ten (10) days of purchase.
This warranty will not be extended to any products which have been subjected to misuse, neglect, accident or improper
installation, used in violation of instructions furnished by us, or to units which have been repaired or altered outside our
factory.
This warranty is FREE for the first year, with a nominal, prearranged charge for labor, handling and shipping thereafter.
The following are exclusions to this warranty:
1. Batteries for remote controller.
2. Authorized Dealer labor charges associated with warranty.
3. Accessory parts supplied by manufacturers other than AST.