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AVS C-Series range features:
Control the alarm via factory remotes (or additional AVS CANREMOTES)
Red LED warning light
PIN code override via LED button
Simple programming of features from PC software
Arm the alarm with ultrasonic and additional sensors disabled
Auto zone bypass
Door ajar warning
Past alarm trigger memory (PAT)
Factory door, boot and bonnet sensor protection (additional bonnet PIN included for some vehicles)
AVS C3 additional features:
Dual tone standard siren
AVS C4 additional features:
Dual tone battery back-up siren
Plug-in ultrasonic sensors
AVS C5 additional features:
Dual tone battery back-up siren
Plug-in ultrasonic sensors
Plug-in digital tilt sensor
Programmable features:
Optional AVS CANREMOTE control*
Control by CAN – Hazard lights, window rollup, central locking*
OEM alarm detection*
Arm and disarm chirp
Door lock on ignition
Automatic re-arm and re-lock
*vehicle dependent, may require additional parts
AVS is a registered trademark of the
AVS C-Series – AVS C3/C4/C5
Installation manual
Generation 1 Version 1261
Serials: (21)1141580 – Current
Build date: 01/09/2015 >
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Manta help line 09 476 8052
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  • Page 1 OEM alarm detection* • Arm and disarm chirp • Door lock on ignition • Automatic re-arm and re-lock *vehicle dependent, may require additional parts Manta help line 09 476 8052 AVS is a registered trademark of the group of companies...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Note: items in have been added or amended for this version of the installation manual. Introduction General system functions • Arming the system • Arming the system with the ultrasonic and additional sensors disabled • Door ajar warning • Alarm activation •...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Please read the entire instruction manual before attempting installation. The AVS C-Series system is compatible with CAN-Bus traffic in most modern vehicles. However the alarm module needs to be programmed for a given make and model of vehicle before installation via the AVS C- Series PC proramming software in order to work properly.
  • Page 4: Boot Release Button

    Boot release button: Press the button on the factory remote. The alarm will disarm the boot input, ultrasonic sensors and any additional sensors, the LED will flash quickly showing it is in this state. Closing the boot will rearm the alarm and return it to normal. NOTE: This feature is car dependent Door/bonnet/boot inputs: The C-Series alarm range monitors any factory inputs via the CAN-Bus network including doors, boot and...
  • Page 5: Additional Features

    Additional features Battery back-up siren (AVS C5/C4): The battery back-up siren has its own battery and charging system so it will continue to sound if power is cut to it when the key switch is turned on. The siren will sound if power is removed. It is recommended to mount the siren in an inconspicuous location in the engine bay.
  • Page 6: Emergency Disarm / Pin Code Override

    Emergency disarm / PIN code override This feature enables the owner to disarm the system if the remote has been lost or broken (or the remote batteries are flat). There are 8888 possible combinations. The PIN code MUST be set at time of install using the programming software and be recorded in the back of the owners manual.
  • Page 7: Service Mode

    Service mode The AVS C-Series range has a dedicated service mode called VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM (VSS) SERVICE MODE which has five stages. Service mode can be used to: • Access past alarm trigger memory (stage 1) • Test CAN and analogue system inputs - door/boot/bonnet (stage 2) and additional sensor inputs (stage 3) •...
  • Page 8: Stage 3: Testing Additional Sensors

    Stage 3 – Testing an additional sensor (LED flashes 3x) To go to SERVICE MODE stage 3 - from Stage 2, press and hold the PA button (for approx. 3 seconds) until the siren chirps 3x. • Triggering an additional sensor (e.g. shock sensor) connected to either the front and rear sensor sockets is signaled by a single chirp of the siren.
  • Page 9 2. The LED lights up for 5 seconds a. Press any button of the 2nd CANREMOTE --> the LED turns off. CANREMOTE. 2 is now programmed. b. OR short press the PA button --> the LED turns off instantly. CANREMOTE 2 is not programmed.
  • Page 10: Wiring Instructions

    Wiring instructions Supply voltage: 12v DC Current consumption: Armed and un-triggered: 17mA (C3), 18mA (C4), 23mA (C5) Disarmed: 14mA (all models) (MAX) Location of main control unit: Mounting of the alarm brain is central to a good alarm installation. Mount either behind the centre console, behind the speedo cluster or left of the dash.
  • Page 11 Plug-in ultrasonic sensor (C4/C5): The ultrasonic sensor plugs directly into the main unit with the green plug of the transmitter going in the green socket and the red plug of the receiver going in the red socket. Mount the sensors at the top of the ‘A’...
  • Page 12: If Connecting To The Avs Gps Tracker

    Battery back-up siren wiring - BBSM (AVS C5/C4) The AVS battery backup siren has the following wires located on it: Red: connect to thin red wire at A4 from the alarm module Black: connect to black wire at B5 from the alarm module Yellow: this is the siren trigger wire.
  • Page 13: Plug Pin # To Connection

    Plug pin # to connection Plug Pin # Wire Colour Connection R-BLINKER - Connect to the right indicator circuit of the vehicle to flash the Green/Light Blue indicators. Circuit can supply a maximum of 10A L-BLINKER - Connect to the left indicator circuit of the vehicle to flash the Light blue indicators.
  • Page 14 Wiring schematic A: Wiring diagram A on the following page does not apply to: Fiat vehicles with coded pulse via dedicated wire, parameter level 14, 53, 69 Renault vehicles with single wire bus, level 87 BMW vehicles with K-BUS level 84 and 85 If STATUS 1 or STATUS 2 wire AVS C-SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL - GEN 1 VER 1261 –...
  • Page 15 Wiring schematic A AVS C-SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL - GEN 1 VER 1261 – UPDATE 24/9/15...
  • Page 16 Wiring diagram for BMW K-Bus vehicles AVS C-SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL - GEN 1 VER 1261 – UPDATE 24/9/15...
  • Page 17: Changing Programmable Features

    Changing programmable features The AVS C-Series range is programmed via the AVS C-Series PC software by simply connecting the alarm via mini USB cable. When the unit is connected for the first time, the USB device will be automatically installed. Download the C-Series software from the AVS Installer section of the website.
  • Page 18: Control By Can

    Programming functions - Continued Feature: Control by CAN Factory setting: No (Off) Enable vehicle function control by CAN – The C-Series can send CAN commands to the vehicle to control things like the hazard lights for alarm trigger alert, window roll-up when arming the vehicle and central door locking when using the AVS CANREMOTE to control the vehicle.
  • Page 19: Arm And Disarm Chirp

    Programming functions - Continued Feature: Arm and disarm chirp Factory setting: No (Off) Select audible confirmation from the siren on confirmation of arming or disarming Description: the system. Either no chirps when arming and disarming OR chirps when arming only. Feature: Brown wire output Factory setting:...
  • Page 20: Setting The Pin Code

    Programming functions - Continued Feature: Setting the PIN code Factory setting: 1111 The PIN code is a four digit number which can be set to anything from 1111 to Description: 9999 and needs to be set at time of install. Feature: Past alarm trigger memory (PAT) Factory setting:...
  • Page 21: Pc Software Example

    PC software example AVS C-SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL - GEN 1 VER 1261 – UPDATE 24/9/15...
  • Page 22: Optional Siren Diagrams

    Optional siren diagrams – see page 11 for battery backup and standard sirens AVS PIEZO Siren – Analogue mode AVS C-SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL - GEN 1 VER 1261 – UPDATE 24/9/15...

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