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- Page 1 CM6200 Starter System MODEL: RF-2W900FM-5PT Firstech, LLC. 21903 68th Ave S. Kent, WA 98032 Phone. 888-820-3690 Fax. 206-957-3330 Please visit www.firstechonline.com for additional installation resources Version 7.11...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Starter System www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6200 Install Guide Table of Contents CM6200 Introduction Kit Contents Installation Basics Remote Programming Routine Placement and Use of Components Common Procedures Wiring Descriptions Option Programming Tables Option Menu Descriptions Special Option Groups 1 & 2... - Page 3 Starter System www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6200 Install Guide Copyright 2012 Firstech, LLC. Page 3...
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Page 4: Introduction
DAS sensor (FT-DAS) The remote(s) and antenna are modular and are not specific to the control modules. You have the ability to pair almost any Firstech remote(s) and antenna receiver to the CM6200. This includes all 4 and 6 pin antennas. -
Page 5: Installation Basics
CM6200 Install Guide Installation Basics CM6200 If you are new to installing Firstech Series Remote Starts and/or Alarms, we highly recommended that you thoroughly review this manual to installing your first unit. Key Points to Consider Before Installation: You must code remotes to this system before anything will function. Program remotes by cycling the ignition ON / OFF five times within seven seconds and press and release button 1 (half second) on the first remote, and then press and release button 1 (half second) on the second remote. -
Page 6: Remote Programming Routine
IMPORTANT: The placement and use of components are critical to the performance of this system. Antenna and Cable Firstech antennas are calibrated for horizontal installation at the top of the windshield. The cable that connects the antenna to the control module must be free from any pinches or kinks. Installing the antenna in areas other than the windshield may adversely affect the effective transmitting distance of the remotes. - Page 7 Starter System www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6200 Install Guide Placement and Use of Components CM6200 DAS Sensor The DAS sensor monitors forward movement for remote starting manual transmissions in the event that the vehicle is placed in gear. Follow the steps below to properly setup your DAS sensor.
- Page 8 Every 2 Way LCD Firstech RF kit includes an optional thermister, which must be plugged into the 2 pin port of the control module for use. This plug is blue on the CM6200. The use of the thermister allows the 2 Way remote to display the vehicle’s interior temperature on the remote LCD (liquid crystal display) as...
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Page 9: Common Procedures
There are new features that adjust tach reading methods on option 2-01. IMPORTANT: The remotes must be coded prior to setting up tach sensing. Firstech recommends using a digital multimeter to test for tach. - Page 10 Starter System www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6200 Install Guide STEP 1: Start the vehicle with the key. Allow time for the engine to idle down. STEP 2: Test wire and make connection. At idle the tach wire should test between 1 to 4 Volts AC. As the vehicle RPM’s increase the voltage on the meter will also increase.
- Page 11 The Firstech system is in reservation mode and the vehicle is ready to safely remote start. Copyright 2012 Firstech, LLC.
- Page 12 Current version starts with 1 flash. Blade Cartridge Slot and Connector The CM6000, CM6200, and CM6300 slot gives you the ability to use the Blade-AL and Blade-TB modules from Firstech and ADS. With these modules you can virtually eliminate all wire connections between your control module and bypass module.
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Page 13: Wiring Descriptions
Starter System www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6200 Install Guide Wiring Descriptions CM6200 Connector 1 (CN1), 6-Pin Pin 1 White – Accessory 12V positive (+) output. This wire must be connected to the vehicle accessory / HVAC blower motor wire. The proper wire will test 0V with the key in the off position, (+) 12V while key is in the on position, 0V while cranking and back to (+) 12V when the key is returned to the on position. - Page 14 Starter System www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6200 Install Guide IMPORTANT: For anti-grind and starter-kill applications, the yellow wire goes to the starter side of the vehicle’s starter wire and the yellow/black goes to the key side. Pin 3 Green – Ignition 12V positive (+) output and input. This wire must be connected to the vehicles ignition for remote start and valet/programming.
- Page 15 Starter System www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6200 Install Guide Connector 3 (CN2), 20-Pin: Programmable Output Channel (POC) IMPORTANT: Odd Pin numbers 3 through 19 are programmable for up to 19 different output types. Refer to Special Option Group 2 for details.
- Page 16 Starter System www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6200 Install Guide Pin 11 Black [POC 5] – Status/Ground while running 250mA negative (-) output. This is an optional output that will provide a negative (-) output before the ignition turns on and stays on throughout the remote start duration.
- Page 17 Starter System www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6200 Install Guide Pin 18 Gray/Black – Hood Pin negative (-) input. This input is a safety shut down and alarm trigger. It prevents the vehicle from remote starting while the hood is open and triggers the alarm if the hood is opened while the alarm is armed.
- Page 18 Connector 6 (CN6), 4-Pin DAS Sensor Input This connector is designed for used with the Firstech DAS sensor. This is an optional input for use with the upcoming DAS sensor. It will detect movement of the vehicle in failsafe with the reservation mode.
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Page 19: Option Programming Tables
Starter System www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6200 Install Guide Connector 10 (CN10), 2-Pin (Pre-wired LED) Note: Do not mistake for Thermister port. Pin 1 Black - L.E.D negative (-) ground. Pin 2 Black/White- L.E.D. 3V positive (+) output. Connector 11 (CN11), 3-Pin (Pre-wired Valet/Programming Switch) Pin 1 Gray/Black - Negative (-) ground. - Page 20 Starter System www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6200 Install Guide Option Group 2 Feature Default Setting - I Optional Setting - II Optional Setting - III Optional Setting - IV Low Threshold Tach Tach Sensing Method Optimal Tach Method Previous Tach Method...
- Page 21 Starter System www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6200 Install Guide Option Group 3 Continued Feature Default Setting - I Optional Setting - II Optional Setting - III Optional Setting - IV Constant Output Until Defroster Output Timing 0.5 sec pulse 3 min latch...
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Page 22: Option Menu Descriptions
Starter System www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6200 Install Guide Special Option Group 2 Feature Setting and OP500 Value Programmable 0 - Default Setting 1~22 – Optional Settings Output Connector POC #1 (-) 2nd Parking Light (Green/White) 2nd Light - [1] 2nd Start - [2]... - Page 23 Starter System www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6200 Install Guide 1-06 Reservation Lock - Manual transmission only; Option 2 requires the user to initiate start sequence with the remote to enter reservation mode. Option 3 will provide a 10 second delay after closing the last door before the vehicle shuts off to allow for another door to open.
- Page 24 Starter System www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6200 Install Guide 2-01 Tach Sensing Method – This option will adjust the method at which tach signal is used by the control module to control the starter output (yellow wire CN1) the default option will minimize over-crank during remote start for most applications.
- Page 25 Starter System www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6200 Install Guide *Set the reservation time at 7 am (see User’s guide) **Turn on Timer Mode of the 2 way LCD remotes (see User’s Guide) 2-07 Remote Start Runtime - This option give you four different settings for the remote start run time. This available options are 15, 25,45, and 3 minutes.
- Page 26 3-06 Factory Alarm Option- This feature is default to off, when set to option 2 the security features of the CM6200 will be activated. 3-08 Horn output- This feature will change the behavior of horn output (white wire POC8 CN3).
- Page 27 | www.compustar.com CM6200 Install Guide 3-15 Soft Disarm - When a vehicle has factory security, and the Firstech alarm is triggered, you may have both alarms sounding at the same time. In the default setting, silencing the Firstech system will not shut down the factory system, therefore requiring the user to first silence the Firstech system (by tapping unlock 1 time) and then unlock a 2nd time to silence the factory system.
- Page 28 DAS (Digital Adjustable Sensor). The DAS has additional programming. Please see the Placement and Use of Components section of this manual for details. For the CM6200 option 3 will allow the red sensor port CN6 to be configured as analog arm/lock (pin 4) and disarm/unlock (pin 2). (option...
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Page 29: Special Option Groups 1 & 2
Starter System www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6200 Install Guide Special Option Groups 1 & 2 CM6200 IMPORTANT: The OP500 is required to change settings in Special Option Groups 1 and 2. Special Option Group 1 Diesel Timer – Option 2-03 must first be set to setting 2. This special option allows a specific wait to start time (in seconds) to be programmed. - Page 30 Starter System www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6200 Install Guide At the end of menu 4, if diesel mode or auxiliary setting functions were enabled – or if any of the auxiliary outputs were set to “Program”, the duration of these settings can now be adjusted.
- Page 31 Starter System www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6200 Install Guide How to Program Options on 2-Way Remotes with Separate Lock and Unlock Buttons Lock + Unlock for 2.5 Hold Trunk Tap Key Tap Lock Tap Unlock Tap Key Option seconds then Lock + Unlock...
- Page 32 Starter System www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6200 Install Guide STEP 2: Scroll through menu allowing for 1 parking light flash and/or siren chirp per step. STEP 3: Once finished scrolling through the menu wait for the parking lights and/or siren chirp to confirm the option number.
- Page 33 Starter System www.firstechonline.com | www.compustar.com CM6200 Install Guide Troubleshooting CM6200 Remote Start Error Codes If the remote start fails to start the vehicle, the parking lights will flash three times immediately. Following those two flashes the parking lights will flash again corresponding to the error table below:...
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Page 34: Frequently Asked Questions
Install the stripe side of the diode facing the control module. Does the CM6 series have tachless mode? A: Yes. The CM6000 and CM6200 all are tachless. Review the “Common Procedures” section of this manual. All my connections are made and remotes programmed, how do I program the tach? A: Review the “Common Procedures”... - Page 35 1 time on the CM6 series showing V.1. What is this cartridge slot on the rear of the CM6000, CM6200, and CM6300? A: This is the slot for the Blade cartridge system. This slot is for the Idatalink Blade remote start bypass modules.
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Page 36: Technical Support Contacts
A: You must have an Option Programmer (FT-OP500-KIT) to set the auxiliaries on the CM4000, CM4200- DX, CM4300, CM5000, CM5200, CM6000, CM6200 and CM6300. First choose two POC wires on CN3 that you are not using. With the OP500 go into the Special Option Group 2 and set those POC’s to Aux 1 and Aux 2.