Introduction To The System - Omega Excalibur AL-1500-EDP Operation Manual

Introduction to the System

Congratulations for your choice of the most versatile, fully-featured vehicle
security and convenience system available today, the Excalibur AL-1500-EDP by
Omega Research and Development. To enjoy the most from your new system,
please take a few moments to learn about the principal user components, and the
basic operation of the system. These subjects are found in next several pages,
followed by more detailed specifics of complete operations and features.
One of the components, typically mounted on the windshield, is the Window Unit
module which contains the Status Lights and the Valet Switch. The window
unit also receives and transmits the Echo technology
communications for the system's 2-way operation.
The Red colored Status Lights report the operational status
of the system at all times, and also serves as a visual
deterrent to break-ins and theft. Specific description of the
Status Light operation may be found on page 16.
The Valet Switch has three main functions:
• The Valet Switch can be used to turn off the system's
security functions, including any automatic arming or
locking features (if used). Keyless entry functions will
still operate. This is placing the system into "Valet
Mode".
• The Valet Switch can also be used, in conjunction with
the vehicle's ignition key, to perform an emergency disarming of the security
system in the event the transmitter or transceiver is lost or becomes inoperable.
This is referred to as "performing an Emergency Override".
• The Valet Switch is used in the procedure of programming operational
features and also for encoding transmitters and transceivers to the system.
A complete description of the Valet Switch and its operations is on pages 14-15.
The system can operated by two types of devices: the 2-Way Controller and the
1-Way Transmitter. Your system comes with one of each of these, pre-learned
to operate the system. The controller, in addition to operating your system, also
receives signals from the system, and displays a variety of system conditions on its
LCD screen. This is the patented Echo 2-way technology. The transmitter will fully
operate the system, but it can not receive signals nor report events from the vehicle.
Your system can be operated by as many as four controllers and/or transmitters.
The controller and the transmitter both share the same four operational buttons, and
their use to operate the Excalibur system is the same. These buttons and a brief
description of what they do are:
Status
Light
Valet
Switch
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The final 3 Programmable Features are for the installer's use.
These features are described to explain their function; as these
features are dependent upon the installation configuration within the
vehicle, they should not be changed except by the original dealer or
qualified installer.
Feature #22 Doorlocking Functions
Factory Default Setting .8 Second Lock & Unlock Output
press "arm/lock" button to program
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Options:
3 Second Lock & Unlock Output
Double Pulse Unlock Output
Total Closure Lock Output
This single feature gives the installer several needed options, to match the
security system's doorlocking outputs to suite different vehicle requirements.
• The first setting (programmed by the "arm/lock" button) has the system
produce both the lock and unlock outputs as .8 second in duration. This is the
most common form of output needed, which interfaces most vehicles.
• The second setting (programmed by the "disarm/unlock" button) changes
the lock and unlock outputs to be a longer 3 second pulse output. This is for
certain vehicles which require a longer output pulse, typically cars having
pneumatic doorlocking systems, although the longer setting is also more
suitable in some newer-model vehicles.
• Some newer vehicles require a double pulse output to remotely unlock the
doors and/or to disarm a factory-equipped security system, which is what the
Double Pulse Unlock setting provides (it is programmed by the "II" button ).
• The Total Closure Lock Output (programmed by the "III" button) may be used
with vehicles which are originally equipped with the total-closure feature.
Typically, a total closure feature is when locking the vehicle's doors if the key
in the door is held to "lock" for a period of time the vehicle will close all
windows and the sunroof, in addition to locking the doors.
Note: When this feature is turned on, during the 28 second period after arm-
ing the system, the lock output can be stopped on demand by the user by
pressing the "arm/lock" OR the "disarm/unlock" button. Only the output
itself will stop- pressing either button again will normally operate the sys-
tem, and at any time after the 28 second lock output period ends.
The following two features, when they are set for factory alarm "arm" or "dis-
arm" output operation, will follow the setting of this feature.
(installer feature)
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( press "disarm/unlock" button to program
press "II" button to program
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press "III" button to program
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