In the event that you have a question regarding the Passive Keyless Entry System, please contact Spartan RV Customer Service at the following contacts before you contact TriMark Corporation: Spartan Recreational Vehicle Owner Support: rvcustomerservice@spartanmotors.com 800.543.4277 (Option 1) Customer & Product Support/Chassis information...
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Appendix F: CAN Requirements ..........31 Appendix G: Warranty ..............32 TriMark makes every attempt to assure that information contained in the User Manual is correct and accurate; however, changes in design, dimension and specifications may occur at any time and without notice.
Introduction This manual provides the necessary information for the proper installation and use of TriMark’s e-ASK system. The e-ASK comes with the following components: e-FOB: Keyless entry RF FOB transmitter with Passive keyless LF PKS (Passive Keyless Start) ability ...
38245-01 and controller to prevent attacks/hacking Lighted Grab Handle with Keypad (36444-03) Entry assist handle incorporated TriMark’s e-ASK keypad into a stylish combo for RV coaches, motor homes and travel trailers Lighted rod and lighted assist keypad for a more enjoyable low visibility experience ...
Standard Operating Procedures — Section 1 Push to Start Pressing the engine start button will begin the process of detecting a FOB in range (J11P2 active). Our system will look in the area of the driver. If the FOB is in range it will respond with a single blink. If the FOB is authorized.
Feedback: If you activate the alarm from keypad, the system will send a single pulse to the headlights. If you activate the alarm from the FOB, the system will send a single pulse to the headlights and horn/siren. ...
e-FOB Operation and Features (38245) — Section 2 Unlock Entry Lock All Unlock Cargo Lock Cargo 38245-01 FOB Functionality Button Function Lock All Locks all doors Unlock Entry Unlocks entry doors Locks the cargo doors in the order of section A, B, C, D Lock Cargo Unlocks the cargo doors in the order of section A, B, C, D Unlock Cargo...
Pairing FOB You will need to have access to the module to pair FOBs. To understand pin names and functions please reference Module Operation and Features (38246-01/38847-01) — Section 4. There may be a push button attached to J13P2, if it is not supplied, short J13P2 (learn pin) to J11P1 (12Volt pin) when it says “push button”.
The e-ASK fob is designed to use commonly available CR2032 batteries. Estimated end customer normal use should have an expected life of 2 years for the fob battery. Variances across commercial battery manufacturers and operating environment conditions will result in deviations from the expected battery life.
Keypad Operation and Features (36444-03) — Section 3 The keypad can store one authority code and four access codes. The authority code is used to create access codes The access codes are used to unlock the vehicle This allows for the owner to have one code and make separate codes for someone else.
Teaching Keypad New Authority / Access Codes All codes are exactly 5 digits. You may reuse numbers. Changing the authority code erases all access codes. It is highly recommended that you change your authority code from the default code. Programming Authority Code: Note: There is a video of how to do this (it will not play on Apple tablets).
3. Choose a location to store this code a. Button 1 = Location 1 b. Button 2 = Location 2 c. Button 3 = Location 3 d. Button 4 = Location 4 4. Enter the desired 5-digit code in twice. 5.
Module Operation and Features (38246-01/38847-01) — Section 4 Module Connectors and Functions If you look at the TriMark IO module with the label pointed up, the numbering system is bottom right to top left (opposite of how you read). (see diagram below) For all inputs: ...
J1—Main Chassis Connector 24-Pin Input/Output Function Bank C-D Unlock J1P1 Input (-) Ground this input to unlock compartment Banks C and D. Bank A-B Unlock J1P2 Input (-) Ground this input to unlock compartment Banks A and Compartment Door Ajar J1P3 Input (-) Ground this input to indicate any of the compartment...
J2—Parking Break 10-Pin Input/ Function Output J2P1 Input Vehicle Battery—Powers relays J2P2 (Unused Pin) J2P3 (Unused Pin) Parking Brake Sensor J2P4 Input (+-) Active with the opposite voltage of J2P7. J2P7 is the return path (electrically) to activate input J2P5 (Unused Pin) J2P6 Vehicle Ground...
J13—Entry Door PKE 14-Pin Input/Output Function J13P1 (Not Assigned) FOB Learn Mode Request J13P2 Input (+) Using this input to program FOBs. J13P3 Output (-) (Not Assigned) J13P4 Output (-) (Not Assigned) LF Antenna 2—Exterior J13P5 Antenna Used to sense FOBs exterior to the vehicle cab near the door handle.
Appendix B: Mounting e-ASK Components This system uses low-voltage circuitry and wireless communication. To protect these components and to ensure the device operates as expected, these application notes must be followed. General Mounting Guidelines: Typical RF antenna implementation consists of a single wire from the control module.
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TriMark e-ASK LF antennas are designed to be spaced off any metallic surfaces. Mounting the antenna to a metal surface without the space will result in the antenna’s transmitted signal to be absorbed and Fob detection range will be reduced to a few inches. The...
Chrome Keypad: 36444-03 Appendix C: Acronyms PKE: Passive Keyless Entry. The ability to unlock the door by placing your hand in the door handle. RKE: Remote Keyless Entry. The ability to lock/unlock the door by a button press on the FOB PKS: Passive Keyless Start: The ability to start/stop the vehicle with a button press.
Appendix D: Error Codes There is a red and green LED located to the left of the programming port. This is visually shown in the Module Connectors and Functions under Connector Locations. The purpose of these LEDs is to indicate the mode the system is in.
Appendix E: Troubleshooting Note: A complete power cycle requires that power is removed for 2 minutes!!! Keypad is not functioning No audible beep when Check for power button is pressed This is a CAN error and is usually due to wiring harness issues.
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Re-sync FOBs Check power to J11 connector Power Cycle Check wiring harness for the LF atenna attached to the J11 connector (these antennas are b-directional) Check wiring harness J11P4 and J11P2 (communication lines between the module and vehicle computer) for conductivity The button blinks five Check wiring harness J11P4 and J11P2 times and nothing...
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Nothing is happening Check the fuses Check system LEDs. For locations of LED please go to section Connector Locations Check power to the J11 connector Change FOB battery Lock and unlock will not work the FOB only Resync FOB(s) The FOB works but it is intermittent or has bad range Arrange the antenna as discussed in General...
Appendix F: CAN Requirements There must be at least two CAN systems on the CANH and CANL. There needs to be a resistors at each end of the CAN network (total of two). With everything unplugged, the harness must be 60 ohms be- tween CANH and CANL.
TriMark products or parts, except as stated herein. If any product supplied by TriMark is found to be defective by TriMark in its sole discretion, TriMark reserves the right to replace, rework, repair, or give credit for defective product. Upon confirmation of the...
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This exclusive remedy shall not be deemed to have failed of its essential purpose so long as TriMark is willing and able to replace said defective products or parts in the prescribed manner.
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In the event that you have a question regarding the Passive Key- less Entry System, please contact Spartan RV Customer Service at the following contacts before you contact TriMark Corporation: Spartan Recreational Vehicle Owner Support: rvcustomerservice@spartanmotors.com 800.543.4277 (Option 1) Customer & Product Support/Chassis information...
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