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  • Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Dear car owner! Please notice that the AUTHOR Alarm anti-theft devices are not intended for self-installation. We strongly recommend installing and configuring the purchased equipment only in certified installation centers. Devices installed by non-certified installers are not subjected to warranty and service!

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS General information ............4 Advantages of the system ..........4 OPERATION PRINCIPLE ........... 5 Engine blocking ..............5 Alarm deactivation/activation ......... 5 Authorization by key fobs or smartphones ....6 Authorization by the PIN-code ......... 7 Two-step authorization mode .......... 7 Authorization in an emergency ........

  • Page 4: General Information

    General information The KVANT 231 immobilizer is aimed to provide active protection of the car by means of blocking of electrical circuits critical for the engine work. Its special feature is the technology of blocking of the engine with the built-in normally closed relay.

  • Page 5: Operation Principle

    OPERATION PRINCIPLE Engine blocking The KVANT immobilizer prevents the car from being stolen by stopping of the running engine or by prohibition to start the engine. Engine blocking works in the following cases: • the car starts moving (the accelerometer detects the car motion) •...

  • Page 6: Authorization By Key Fobs Or Smartphones

    The device monitors the hood status (open/closed) if the corresponding option is enabled and the hood end switch is connected. The hood locks shut within 10 seconds after the hood has been closed. Opening of the hood locks happens after disarming of the system by use of the key fob or the smartphone attached as key fob.

  • Page 7: Authorization By The Pin-Code

    Authorization by the PIN-code Initial setting of the PIN-code is implemented when turning on the two-step authentication mode (see page 12). In order to disarm the system only by use of the PIN-code (without key fobs or smartphones), the two-step authentication mode should be turned off (see page 14).

  • Page 8: Authorization In An Emergency

    • The key fob/the smartphone is within the coverage of the device • The PIN-code has been entered The PIN-code should be entered only in the case the key fob or the smartphone is present within the coverage of the device. If the PIN-code had been entered before the key fob or the smartphone was recognized by KVANT the authorization (authentication) would not be successful.

  • Page 9: The Service/Valet Mode

    Successful authorization (authentication) will confirmed by the particular number of the indication signals corresponding to the number of the being entered emergency code. The service/valet mode The service/valet mode is used for temporary deactivation of the anti-theft system when the car has been provided for service maintenance (without the necessity of telling the service staff about the device).

  • Page 10: Hood Lock Activator Control

    After the service/valet mode deactivation when the engine is being started the key fob the smartphone presence is required. After leaving the service/valet mode, authorization (authentication) is not required if the ignition has been turned on, turned off for less than 10 seconds and turned on again (the module is working).

  • Page 11: System Settings

    SYSTEM SETTINGS Motion sensor sensitivity adjustment The motion sensor of the immobilizer provides five sensitivity levels (sensitivity increases from 1 to 5, by default level 5 is activated). To change the sensitivity level, follow these instructions: 1. Switch the ignition ON without starting the engine. 2.

  • Page 12: Two-Step Authorization Mode Settings

    three seconds after the end of the setting procedure with the corresponding number of indication signals of the LED or the buzzer (from 1 to 5). If the saving has not been successful, the LED or the buzzer will provide the single indication signal with duration of two seconds.
  • Page 13 To choose the sub menu №5 press the service/valet button 5 times. The LED or the buzzer will confirm successful undergoing of the procedure with 5 signals of indication. choose two-step authorization (authentication) setup menu press the service/ valet button four times. The LED or the buzzer will confirm successful undergoing of the procedure with one indication signal.
  • Page 14 If the two-step authorization (authentication) mode should be deactivated: Switch ON the ignition without starting the engine. Sign in by the key fob or the smartphone and enter the valid PIN-code. Two signals of indication will be provided. Enter the immobilizer setup menu. For this purpose press the service/valet button and hold it pressed during 10 seconds.

  • Page 15: Changing Of The Pin-Code

    Changing of the PIN-code The PIN-code may be changed at any moment. For example for security reasons: if the PIN-code has been pried by someone. The PIN-code was set for the first time when the two-step authorization (authentication) mode was turned on. Either the two-step authorization (authentication) mode may be activated once again and through this procedure, the current PIN-code may be changed (see page 12-13) or the PIN-code change...

  • Page 16: Resetting To The Factory Settings

    If there are four indication signals, it means the PIN- codes have not matched and due to this, the PIN- code has not been saved. Switch OFF the ignition for three seconds and repeat the points 1-5. Switch OFF the ignition. Memorize the PIN-code or write it down after it has been changed.

  • Page 17: Key Fobs/Smartphones Deleting/Attaching

    KEY FOBS/SMARTPHONES DELETING/ATTACHING Key fobs deleting If the key fob or the smartphone has been lost, it should be deleted out of the device memory in order to prevent the car from being stolen. During this procedure all the saved in the memory key fobs and the smartphones will be erased! To delete the key fobs and the smartphones from the system memory, do the following:...

  • Page 18: Key Fobs Attaching

    signal two seconds long. Switch OFF the ignition and repeat steps number 1-6. 7. Switch OFF the ignition. Key fobs attaching Automatic connection This method of connection works only for the new key fobs bought from the manufacturer and never connected before to any immobilizer.
  • Page 19 valet button three times. The LED or the buzzer indication will confirm successful undergoing of the procedure with three signals. The key fobs or the smartphone should be kept as close as possible to the device. The coverage zone is limited (recommended distance up to one meter). 3.

  • Page 20: Attaching Of The Smartphone As Key Fob

    can conduct electric current) as shown on the drawing and insert the battery element. The LED on the key fob will start flashing continuously with green light. After successful connection the LED will blink once with red light. If the connection has not succeeded, the green blinking will stop in 30 seconds after inserting the battery.
  • Page 21 For authorization (authentication) in the KVANT system by the smartphone, download and install the Author ID application: https://itunes.apple.com/ru/app/author-id/id1144594689?mt=8 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dma.author. authorid The maximal number of the smartphones that might be used as key fobs is two. Only one phone may be attached to the device as key fob over one attaching session.
  • Page 22 LED or the buzzer will be provided twice. 6. Press the «+»-button to add the new device. KVANT 231 coverage zone at the moment of device recording is limited. In order to successfully tie a smartphone to the device, keep it as close to the device...

  • Page 23: Attaching Of The Smartphone (The Second Way)

    Mode number two is available only for KVANT 231 with the radio version 7.0 or above (see the information on the box). Some of the phone models are incompatible with the KVANT 231 immobilizer.
  • Page 24 Mode number two (turning on): 1. Turn on the ignition without starting the engine. 2. Sign in using the key fob/smartphone or by entering the PIN-code. Two indication signals will be provided. 3. Enter the immobilizer setup menu. In order to do it, press the service button and keep it pressed for 10 seconds.
  • Page 25 (recommended distance is up to one meter). 7. Choose the KVANT 231 in the list of the available devices. 8. In the pop-up window enter the smartphone pairing code, indicated on the plastic card, included in the device kit.
  • Page 26 10.Turn off and on the Bluetooth device on the smartphone. 11.Ensure that the Bluetooth connection with the KVANT 231 has been saved in the phone memory. Turn on the ignition. Successful smartphone registration in the system will be confirmed by two indication signals.

  • Page 27: Deleting Of The Smartphone

    5. Choose mode number two setup. In order to do it, press the service/valet button six times. The indication signals will be provided, that will connote that the mode is active at the moment. 6. For mode number two deactivation, press the service/valet button once.
  • Page 28 6. To confirm the smartphones deleting procedure, press the service button seven times again. The indication signal of the LED or the buzzer will be provided seven times. All the smartphones will be deleted from the KVANT memory. If the deleting procedure has not been successful, the LED or the buzzer will provide the single indication signal two seconds long.

  • Page 29: Reference

    REFERENCE The KVANT Immobilizer options The value of the particular option set in the system defined by default (ON/OFF) is colored in gray in the table below. The figures in the table show the number of the service/valet button pushes in order to choose the particular option value.
  • Page 30 2. Sign in the system by the key fob/smartphone or enter the PIN-code - two indication signals will be provided. 3. Enter the immobilizer setup menu. For this purpose press the service/valet button and hold it pressed for 10 seconds. The LED or the buzzer will start providing indication signals once in a second.

  • Page 31: The Key Fob Diode Indication Signals

    The key fob diode indication signals After the battery element installation, the key fob LED can provide the following signals: Color LED signal Description Green Single flash The battery is good Single flash The battery is low* Orange Single flash (five The accelerometer is (green+red) seconds long)

  • Page 32: Wiring Diagram

    AT has been shifted). 4. Yellow. Ignition «+». 5. Blue. The LED/ the buzzer «-». 6. Black. Ground (permanent «minus»). * The 1 A fuse is not included in the KVANT 231 set.
  • Page 33 9. Purple. to the hood lock solenoid. 10. Green. to the hood lock solenoid. To prevent the KVANT 231 module from voltage drop when the LED/Buzzer circuit is closed, it is recommended to install a separate 1A fuse in the...
  • Page 34 Commutation current not more of the relay than 20 A Current for LED/Buzzer control not more (blue wire) than 250 mA The immobilizer set content KVANT 231 1 pcs. Key fobs 2 pcs. Buzzer 1 pcs. Button 1 pcs. 15A fuse 1 pcs.
  • Page 35 Immobilizer location Do not leave this operating manual inside the car!
  • Page 36 WARRANTY CERTIFICATE Warranty time is 12 months from the date of the purchase. During this period technical support and maintenance are guaranteed free of charge. The warranty does not apply to the items with: • mechanical damage, burnt and char pieces, components, conductive tracks etc.;...
  • Page 40 Supported Cars List App.

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