Installation Basics - Firstech CM5200 Installation Manual

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Installation Basics

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 tap button 1 (0.5
seconds) on the first remote, and then tap button 1 (0.5 seconds) on the second remote.
RPS-II (Remote Paging Sensor)
All 2 Way units include an optional RPS that has three main functions; 1. Status LED, 2. Remote
notification when triggered, and 3. Auto unlock/alarm disarm when a user specific 4 digit knock code is
entered via tapping sensor through the windshield.
Internal green loop must be cut for AUTOMATIC transmission vehicles
By default, CM5 series units come in MANUAL transmission mode. You will need to cut the green loop
inside the control module if you are installing the unit in a AUTOMATIC transmission.
Different tach learning procedure
Learn tach by: 1. Starting the vehicle with the key, 2. Pressing and holding the foot brake, and 3. Holding
the remote start button on the remote for 2.5 seconds - one chirp and parking light flash indicates that the
vehicle tach signal has been successfully learned. Three chirps indicate that the CM4 or CM5 control
module failed to see a proper tachometer signal. (These units have the option for Voltage / Tachless and
1.5 second assume cranking).
New Option Menus
The option menu is larger than the previous CM3 series control modules. It is important to familiarize
yourself with the new options as it will save time in most applications. For instance, Option 1-04 controls
the double pulse unlock feature on all CM5 series control modules.
Option Programmer (OP500)
Most options on these units can be programmed with the remote(s), however setting auxiliaries and
Special Option Groups 1 and 2 require the use of the OP500. Please note, the system must be unlocked
/ disarmed to sync the OP500 with the control module. Otherwise, an "ER 01" message will show on the
display of your OP500.
Internet updatable processors
All CM4 and CM5 series units are equipped with some of the most powerful processors available today.
This flexibility allows for on-demand internet updating capabilities in the event of a version update or
change.
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