Viper 5000 Owner's Manual page 57

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Amplitude Shift Keying—a method of transmitting data.
ASK
The "brain" of your system. Usually hidden under
Control Unit:
the dash area of the vehicle. It houses the microprocessor which
monitors your vehicle and controls all of the system's functions.
: An automatic switch controlled by the secu-
Fail Safe Starter Kill
rity system which prevents the vehicle's starter from cranking
whenever the system is armed. The vehicle is never prevented
from cranking when the system is disarmed, in Valet mode, or
should the starter interrupt switch itself fail. Your system is ready
for this feature, however installation may require additional labor.
: A physical connection to the system. An input can be
Input
provided by a sensor, pinswitch or through an existing system in
the vehicle, such as ignition or courtesy lights.
: A light mounted somewhere in the vehicle.
In-vehicle status LED
It is used to indicate the status of your system. It is also used to
report triggers and faults in the system or sensors.
: This is a Liquid Crystal Display used on your remote trans-
LCD
mitter to display your vehicles status/alarm information.
: This is a sensor mounted in the vehicle that is
Shock Sensor
designed to pick up impacts to the vehicle or glass.
: Noise generating device usually installed in the engine
Siren
compartment of the vehicle. It is responsible for generating the
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