XCESS SX 3 Installation instructions

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COMPACT ALARM SYSTEM XCESS SX 3
REMOTE CONTROL AUTO ALARM SYSTEM
INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION
A. MOUNTING THE SIREN:
1. In the engine compartment, place the siren in a location suitable for best sound results. Be careful not to mount the unit
near exhaust manifolds or other "hot" equipment and moisture area.
NOTE: Preferred siren position is facing forward (toward front of vehicle). Siren should not face up.
2. Mark and drill two 3/16" holes to screw on the mounting bracket. With the screws and lock washers provided, mount
the bracket to the vehicle.
3. After mounted the bracket. Mount the siren to the bracket. With the bolts, washers and lock washers provided. Adjust
the siren angle and tighten bolts.
B. INSTALLING THE LED STATUS INDICATOR:
The led indicator status should be mounted in a highly visible area such as top of the dashboard, on top of the shifter
console or on dashboard face. Leave at least 5/8" space behind the mounting location for LED housing. Once a suitable
location is chosen, drill a 5/16" hole. Run the LED wires through the hole then press the LED housing into the place.
Route the LED wires to the control module.
C. HOOD OR TRUNK PIN SWITCH: (Optional)
A optional 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 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 1/4 “diameter mounting hole.
Keep in mind that when properly mounted, the plunger of the pin switch should depress at least 1/4” when the hood or
trunk lid is closed.
NOTE: If the system is set up as voltage drop sensing, the trunk and hood light (if equipped) will trigger the system when
the openings are lifted. There is no need to install pin switches.
D. STARTER INHIBIT RELAY:
Mount the starter inhibit relay near the ignition switch harness under the dashboard. You will have to locate and cut the
low current starter wire later in the installation. Secure the relay in a convenient location with a cable tie or tape to existing
harness. Be certain the relay’s wires are accessible for making connections
later during the wiring section of this installation.
WIRING
Keep wiring away from moving engine parts, exhaust pipes and high tension cable. Tape wires that pass
through holes on the fire wall to prevent fraying. Watch out sharp edges that may damage wires and cause
short circuit.
CAUTION : Do not connect the wire harness to control module until all wiring to vehicle is completed.
A. 6- WIRE PLUG:
1. Red Fused wire -- System Power (+12V Constant)
Connect the red fused wire to a +12 VDC constant battery source capable of supplying 15 amps of current. This wire
provides power to the unit as well as power for the parking light output.
2. Black wire -- System Ground
Connect this wire to a solid, metal part of the vehicle’s chassis.
Do not confuse this wire with the thin black antenna wire that exits the control module independently.
3. White Fused wire -- Flash Parking Light (+12 VDC 10A Output)
This wire is provided to flash the vehicle’s parking lights. Connect the white wire to the positive side of one of the
vehicle’s parking lights.
4. Yellow wire -- + 12 VDC Ignition Source / Zone 5
Connect this wire to a source that is hot when the key is in the on and crank positions, and off when the key is in the off
position.
5. Orange Wire – 300mA 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 and off when the key is in the off position. (This is where the yellow wire from the alarm should be
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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. We
does not recommend using the Orange wire to interrupt anything but the starting circuit of the vehicle.
6. Blue Wire: (-) Instant Trigger / Zone 2
This is an instant on ground trigger wire. It must be connected to the previously installed hood and trunk pin switches.
B. TWO-PIN WHITE & BLACK: LED Connector
Route the two wires from the previously mounted LED to the two pin connector of the module.
D. BLACK THIN WIRE - RF ANTENNA-
The black thin wire on the alarm is the receiver antenna wire. Antenna placements is very important!Ensure that it is
unwrapped and stretched out with the last 6" straight and keep it away from large metal objects or chassis for best
reception.
PROGRAMMING TRANSMITTER CODE:
In case the transmitter is lost, or you require additional transmitters, the code of the transmitter must be
programmed into the receiver before it is capable of responding to the new or additional transmitters. Please
perform the following procedure:
1. With the system disarmed, disconnect then reconnect power to the alarm module.
2. Within 10 seconds, turn the ignition switch on then off 6 times, ending with the key on. After 4 seconds, the siren will
chirp 3 times indicating the unit is ready to accept programming of up to 3 transmitters.
3. Within 10 seconds, press any button of the transmitter to be programmed.
NOTE: If no transmitter button is activated, or the ignition switch is turned off, the unit will exit the program
mode. Also, any time the program mode is entered and any transmitter is activated, all other transmitters will
be erased. During the program sequence, you must have all transmitters present to be programmed that you
wish to operate and activated one at a time during the program sequence. Each transmitter activated will
cause the siren to chirp, once for the first, twice for the second and three times for the third. If a fourth is
attempted to be programmed, the first will be erased and the fourth will move the other two forward in the
program.
FEATURE PROGRAMMING
A. CHOOSING SIREN TONE -- 6 DIFFERENT SIREN TONE & MULTI SIREN TONE:
1. Within 10 seconds after disarming, press and hold Fbuttons for 3 seconds then press button of the transmitter. A
long chirp to indicate the unit is ready to accept chooses siren tone.
2. Press and release button of the transmitter to choose on a favorite tone. You can scroll through 6 different siren tones
& multi siren tone.
3. When you are satisfied with the setting, press and hold Fbutton of the transmitter until the unit emits two
long chirps. This indicates the unit is locking in the adjustment.
NOTE: If there is no transmitter activity during this mode for 10 seconds, the unit will exit the program mode and return
to the disarmed mode.
B. CHOOSING WARN AWAY SIGNALTONE -- 6 DIFFERENT WARN AWAY SIGNALTONE:
1. Within 10 seconds after disarming, press and hold Fbuttons for 3 seconds then press and release and Fbuttons
together once of the transmitter. A long chirp to indicate the unit is ready to accept chooses warns away signal tone.
2. Press and release and Fbuttons together once of the transmitter to choose on a favorite tone. You can scroll through
6 different warn away signal tones.
3. When you are satisfied with the setting, press and hold Fbutton of the transmitter until the unit emits two
long chirps. This indicates the unit is locking in the adjustment.
NOTE: If there is no transmitter activity during this mode for 10 seconds, the unit will exit the program mode and return
to the disarmed mode.
C. ADJUSTING THE SHOCK SENSOR SENSITIVITY (Zone 4):
1. Within 10 seconds after disarming, press and hold Fbuttons for 3 seconds then press button of the transmitter. A
long chirp to indicates the unit is ready to accept adjustments of the shock sensor.
2. Press and release button of the transmitter to adjust the sensitivity level. The low tone, # 1, is the most sensitive
setting, the highest tone # 8 is the least sensitive.
3. As you cycle through the tones, hit the bumper or strong metal part of the vehicle to test the threshold level of the
sensor.
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4. When you are satisfied with the setting, press and hold Fbutton of the transmitter until the unit emits two
long chirps. This indicates the unit is locking in the adjustment.
NOTE: If there is no transmitter activity during this mode for 20 seconds, the unit will exit the program mode and return
to the disarmed mode.
D. THE VOLTAGE TRIGGER DELAY SETTING (Zone 3):
This adjustment is useful for vehicles with after fans or delayed lighting circuits that remain on for a period more than 8
seconds after the vehicle is turned off and the door is closed. In these situations the unit should be set to two chirps, trigger
capable 4 minutes after arming. If the vehicle has no after fan, or delayed lighting system, then the unit can be set for 1
chirp, trigger capable 5 seconds after arming.
There are three settings available for this feature.
1. Within 10 seconds after disarming, press and hold Fbuttons for 3 seconds then press and release and Fbuttons
together once of the transmitter. A long chirp to indicate the unit is ready to accept voltage trigger delay setting.
2. Press and release and Fbuttons together once of the transmitter to change the setting.
a). If the siren emits one tone, the unit is set to react to a change in voltage 5 seconds after arming.
b). If the siren emits two tones, the unit is set to react to a change in voltage 4 minutes after arming.
c). If the siren emits three tones, the unit is set to react to a change to delete the voltage drop trigger after arming.
3. When you are satisfied with the setting, press and hold Fbutton of the transmitter until the unit emits two
long chirps. This indicates the unit is locking in the adjustment.
NOTE: If there is no transmitter activity during this mode for 10 seconds, the unit will exit the program mode and return
to the disarmed mode.
E. RETURN FACTORY DEFAULT SETTING:
Within 10 seconds after disarming, press and hold Fbuttons for 3 seconds then press and hold and
buttons together for 3 seconds. Three long chirps to indicate the unit “Feature Programming“ all returns to factory
default setting.
NOTE: If there is no transmitter activity during this mode for 10 seconds, the unit will exit the program mode and return
to the disarmed mode.
MAIN HARNESS WIRING DIAGRAM
1. Red Wire: +12V To Constant Battery Source
2. Black Wire: Ground to Vehicle FRAME
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3. White Wire: Parking Light Relay Output
15A Fuse
10A Fuse
4. Yellow W ire: Zone 5 / To I
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nition Switched + 12V
5. Orange W ire: 200mA Grounded when armed
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Cut To start
solenoid
From ignition
switch
Red wire White wire
Orange
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Yellow wire
6. Blue W ire: Zone 2 / Instant Trigger Ground Input
OPERATION MANUAL
A. TRANSMITTER OPERATION:
Transmitter Button System Function Remark
Arm System Press and release momentarily
- Arming with Noiseless Mode Press button within 3 seconds after arming.
- -Arming with Shock Sensor Bypass Press button 2 times within 5 seconds after
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+ Arming with Voltage Sensor Bypass Press the and buttons together
- F Arming with Pathway Illumination Press the button first within 3 seconds
press F
F - Silent Arm Press the F button first within 3 seconds
press
Car Locator Upon Armed, Press and release
momentarily
(3 seconds) Panic Press and Hold button for 3 seconds
Disarm System Press and release momentarily
- F Disarming with Pathway Illumination Press the button first within 3 seconds
press F
F - Silent Disarm Press the F button first within 3 seconds
press
C.LED INDICATORS:
LED Status
Off Disarmed
Slow flash Armed
2 flashes... pause Zone 2 / Activated on the Blue wire
3 flashes... pause Zone 3 / Activated on change in Voltage such as the interior light turning on.
4 flashes... pause Zone 4 / Activated on the Shock Sensor
5 flashes... pause Zone 5 / Activated on the Ignition Switch
D. CHIRP INDICATORS: E. PARKING LIGHT:
Chirp Function Parking light Function
1 chirp Arm 1 flash Arm
2 chirps Disarm 2 flashes Disarm
4 chirps Disarm / Triggered 3 flashes Disarm / Triggered
6 chirps Car locator 12 flashes Car locator
F. ACTIVE ARMING:
1. Press button on transmitter.
2. The siren will chirp once and the parking light will flash once indicating the system is armed. The LED will begin to
flash and the engine starter will be disabled.
SILENT ARMING: Press the F button first, within 3 seconds press button on the transmitter will arm your security
system, No chirp sound will be heard, arm confirmation will be through the vehicles parking lights only.
ARMING WITH NOISELESS MODE: With the system disarmed, press the button once, the siren will chirp once.
Within 3 seconds, press button again. The siren will emit one short chirp indicating the system is set and will be fully
armed in 5 seconds with the noiseless mode for one arming cycle. In this mode, whenever strong vibration or lesser
vibration is presented to the protected vehicle, the shock sensor cannot trigger the system and just only emit a few warn
away chirps. The only means of triggering is the voltage drop sensor.
ARMING WITH THE TWO STAGE SHOCK SENSOR BYPASSED:
With the system disarmed, press the button once, the siren will chirp once. Within 5 seconds, press button twice
again. The siren will emit two short chirps indicating the system is set and will be fully armed in 5 seconds with the
shock sensor bypassed for one arming cycle. In this mode, the shock sensor cannot trigger the system. The only means
of triggering is the voltage drop sensor.
ARMING WITH VOLTAGE SENSOR BYPASS: With the system disarmed, press and buttons at the same
time. The siren will emit one short chirp indicating the system is set and will be fully armed in 5 seconds with the
voltage sensor is bypassed. In this mode, the system cannot be triggered by a change in voltage. The only means of
triggering is the shock sensor.
ARMING WITH PATHWAY ILLUMINATION: Press the button once to arm the system, the siren will chirp
once. Within 3 seconds, press Fbutton. The siren will emit one short chirp and the parking light will be turns “ON” for
30 seconds to illuminate your pathway.
G. ACTIVE DISARMING:
1. Press button on the transmitter.
2. The siren will chirp twice and the parking light will flash twice indicating the system is armed. The LED will turn off
and the engine starter disable relay will be enable allow the vehicle to start.

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TAMPER DISARMING: If alarm triggered, upon disarm the system, siren chirp 4 times, parking light flash 3 times.
SILENT DISARMING: Press the F button first, within 3 seconds press button on the transmitter will disarm your
security system, No chirp sound will be heard, disarm confirmation will be through the vehicles parking lights only.
DISARMING WITH PATHWAY ILLUMINATION: Press the button once to disarm the system, the siren will
chirp once. Within 3 seconds, press Fbutton. The siren will emit one short chirp and the parking light will be turns
“ON” for 30 seconds to illuminate your pathway.
H. DISARMING WITHOUT A TRANSMITTER
If in the event the transmitter becomes inoperative while the system is armed, a The Override function may be used if
the remote transmitter is lost or inoperative.
1. Open the vehicle door. The alarm system will sound.
2. Turn the ignition key from off to on six times ending with key on. After 5 seconds the unit will disarm.
I. CAR LOCATOR
Upon Armed press the button on the transmitter to active car locator function.
The siren will chirp 6 times. The parking light will flash 12 times, for you to easily locate your car.
J. PANIC FUNCTION:
The transmitter can be used as a remote panic switch to manually trigger the alarm in case emergency.
To activate the panic mode, press and hold the button of your transmitter for 3 seconds. The siren will sound and
continue for 30 seconds or until the button is activated a second time.
K. TRIGGER THE SYSTEM
When armed, your vehicle is protected as follows:
1. Light impacts, the shock sensor will emit a warn-away chirp.
2. Heavy impacts / Change in Voltage such as the interior light turning on / Hood open (if installed) / Trunk open (if
installed) / turns on the ignition switch will trigger the programmed sequence.
The starter disable relay (if installed) prevents the vehicle’s starter from cranking. The siren, parking lights will turn on
to alerting of an intrusion for 30 seconds. Then it will stop and automatic reset and re-arm.
NOISE ABATEMENT CIRCUIT: Your system has “Noise Abatement Circuit”. It prevents annoying repetitive
trigger sequences due to faulty door pin switches or environmental condition such as thunder, jackhammers airport
noise, etc.
Here’s how “Noise Abatement Circuit” works: The alarm triggers five times. Each time, the same sensor or switch is
triggering the alarm. “Noise Abatement Circuit” will interpret this pattern of triggers as false alarm. After the fifth
trigger, “Noise Abatement Circuit” ignores, or by pass, that sensor or switch until the other sensor or switch is trigger.
L. POWER ON MEMONRY:
This security system is equipped with circuitry that will allow the unit to remember its alarm state if the power is lost
and then reconnected.
M. TRANSMITTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT:
For regular Remote Transmitter:
If the range of your transmitter deteriorate, it is possible that you need to replace the batter.
1. Remove upper transmitter case.
2. Remove old battery from transmitter.
3. Install two new batteries CR2016 (3 volt) noting the (+) and (-) marks in the battery area of the transmitter.
4. Replace upper transmitter case with care, don't damage the inside components.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions.
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(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.