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DEI 500+ Owner's Manual

Dei 500+ car alarms: owners guide
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Model 500+
Owner's Guide
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this
device.

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  • Page 1 Model 500+ Owner’s Guide This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including inter- ference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents System Maintenance ..........2 Your Warranty .

  • Page 3: Your Warranty

    What is included The control module A pair of two-button transmitters A Stinger ® DoubleGuard ® dual-output shock sensor The Revenger ® Soft Chirp ® The red Status LED indicator light A push-button Valet ® switch Your warranty card FailSafe ®...

  • Page 4: Transmitter Channels

    Transmitter Channels Button I Channel I The arm/disarm and panic functions, are usually controlled by Button I. Channel II The Silent Mode ™ /trunk release function, is usually controlled by Button II. Silent Mode ™ and Remote Valet second. Trunk release requires you to press Button II for 1.5 seconds. Channel III (for options) Usually controlled by pressing Buttons I and II at the same time.

  • Page 5: Using Your System

    Using Your System Arming You can turn on, or arm, the system by pressing button I of your transmitter for one second. When the system arms, you will hear a short siren sound, or chirp, and see the parking lights flash once. If the vehicle’s power door locks are controlled by the system, the doors will lock.

  • Page 6: Arming While Driving

    to disarm the system with your transmitter if you inadvertently open the door while the system is armed, while still providing instant response (even if the door is immediately closed). • Turning on the ignition key will trip the same two-stage response as opening a door.

  • Page 7: Disarming Without A Transmitter

    to check the vehicle visually. The trigger will stop, but the vehicle will remain protected. To disarm with the transmitter during a trigger, press Button I on your transmitter. The siren will stop sounding. Next press Button I once more and the system will chirp four or five times (reporting the trigger) and disarm.

  • Page 8: Valet ® Mode

    Mode, and it will go out if you exited Valet Nuisance Prevention Circuitry Your system has DEI's Nuisance Prevention Circuitry annoying repetitive trigger sequences due to faulty door pin switches or en- vironmental conditions such as thunder, jackhammers, airport noise, etc.
  • Page 9 trigger the system while it is being bypassed, the 60-minute bypass period will start over. This ensures that a sensor that continuously triggers will remain bypassed. Doors are covered by NPC ™ differently: If the alarm is triggered by an open door for three full cycles (one and one half minutes), the doors will be by- passed until the trigger ceases.

  • Page 10: Diagnostics

    Diagnostics The microprocessor at the heart of your system is constantly monitoring all of the switches and sensors connected to it. It detects any faulty switches and sensors and prevents them from disabling the entire system. The micro- processor will also record and report any triggers that occurred during your absence.

  • Page 11: Table Of Zones

    Table of Zones The zone number is the number of LED flashes used by the system to iden- tify that input. The standard input assignments are listed below, along with spaces to write in any optional sensors or switches you have had installed. Zone (Number of LED Flashes) Description...

  • Page 12: Code Hopping Explained

    Code Hopping ™ Explained The receiver and transmitters each use a mathematical formula called an algorithm to change their code each time the transmitter is used. This tech- nology has been developed to increase the security of the unit. The control unit knows what the next codes should be.
  • Page 13 NOTE: If the door is open when the ignition is turned on, the doors will not lock. • Panic mode enabled/disabled with the ignition on. (Some states have laws against siren capability in a moving vehicle). • Automatic Engine Disable (AED) on or off. The purpose of the feature is to pro- tect the vehicle from being stolen at all times, regardless of whether or not the alarm is armed.

  • Page 14: Vehicle Recovery System (Vrs )

    Any installation which allows this product to shut down a vehicle’s engine as it is running is contrary to the product’s design and intended usage, and DEI ® hereby expressly disclaims any liability resulting therefrom. The optional Vehicle Recovery System is armed and disarmed using a hidden push button switch.

  • Page 15: Arming The Vrs

    Arming the VRS ® To arm the VRS ® , push the button once. This can be done before driving or while driving the vehicle. Once the system is armed, it will go into its triggered sequence (see below) if any door is opened and closed. If you are forced from the vehicle the system will trigger as the door will be opened and closed as you leave the vehicle.

  • Page 16: Disarming The Vrs

    From this point on, when the ignition key is turned off, the VRS will immediately turn on the FailSafe vent the vehicle from being restarted, thus immobilizing it at that spot. Three minutes after the constant siren output begins, the flashing parking lights and the siren will stop. The starter kill will remain active until the VRS is opened or the ignition is turned off and on in an attempt to restart the car, the siren and flashing lights will begin again.

  • Page 17: Glossary Of Terms

    Glossary of Terms Control Unit The “brain” of your system. Usually hidden underneath the dash area of the vehicle. It houses the microprocessor which monitors your vehi- cle and controls all of the alarm's functions. FailSafe ® Starter Kill An automatic switch controlled by the security system which prevents the vehicle’s starter from cranking whenever the system is armed.

  • Page 18: Security & Convenience Expansions

    Power Trunk Release: The channel 2 output of the system can operate a fac- tory power release for the vehicle’s trunk or hatch. (An optional relay may be required.) If the factory release is not power activated, the DEI's 522T trunk release solenoid can often be added.

  • Page 19: Quick Reference Card (Removable)

    QUICK REFERENCE OPERATING CARD: Arming You can turn on, or arm, the system by pressing Button I of your transmitter for one second. When the system arms, you will hear a short chirp, and see the parking lights flash once. Arming While Driving Press Button I on your transmitter while the vehicle is running.
  • Page 20 ) has had one purpose - to bring the proven advantages of micro- ® processor and I.C. technology to the automotive industry. As a recipient of numerous patents, DEI dards in electronic design, automated manufacturing, and dealer sup- port. Its electronic products are sold and serviced worldwide.

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