Port (Ignition Sense) - Kenwood NX-5000 Series Common Function Reference

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12 FUNCTIONS LINKED TO A VEHICLE
FUNCTIONS LINKED TO A VEHICLE
Supported Models: Mobile
When the transceiver is installed in a vehicle, functions linked to the vehicle, such as Ignition Sense or Horn Alert, can be
used.
12.1 Turning the Transceiver ON or OFF According to the State of
the Ignition Sense Port (Ignition Sense)
Ignition Sense is the function to automatically turn the transceiver ON or OFF according to the status of the Ignition Sense
port of a vehicle. While the vehicle engine is running, high level is entered for the Ignition Sense port, and when the vehicle
engine is not running, low level is entered for the Ignition Sense port.
Ignition Sense can be enabled or disabled using KPG-D1/ D1N.
Note
To use the Ignition Sense function, the optional KCT-46 Ignition Sense cable and the Ignition Line of the vehicle needs
to be connected.
Configuration using KPG-D1/ D1N
Configuring Ignition Sense to be enabled or disabled (
Features 1 > Ignition Function)
Usage of the Ignition Sense Port
The method of turning the transceiver ON or OFF using the Ignition Sense port varies depending on the configuration in
Ignition Sense Type.
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Turning the transceiver ON or OFF according to the state of the Ignition Sense port
The transceiver can be turned ON or OFF according to the state of the Ignition Sense port if "Ignition Only" is configured in
Ignition Sense Type.
The transceiver is automatically turned ON when the Ignition Sense port goes high level and is automatically turned OFF
when the port goes low level. The transceiver cannot be turned ON or OFF by pressing the Power switch.
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Turning the transceiver ON or OFF using both the Ignition Sense port and Power switch
If "Ignition and Switch" is configured in Ignition Sense Type, the transceiver can be turned ON or OFF using both the Power
switch and the Ignition Sense port.
The transceiver can be turned OFF by pressing the Power switch even if the vehicle engine is running (the state of the
Ignition Sense port is High). However, the state of the Power switch is not retained.
Also, the transceiver is turned ON when the state of the Ignition Sense port switches from low level to high level.
Configuration using KPG-D1/ D1N
Configuring Ignition Sense Type (
Function)
Common FUNC (K, F)/Ver 2.20
Transceiver Settings > Optional Features > Optional
Transceiver Settings > Optional Features > Optional Features 1 > Ignition
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