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Class A VSAS (Vehicle security alarm system) includes control equipment including setting and unsetting facilities, all sensors, warning devices and provisions for immobilization of the vehicle and the volumetric sensing device (glass break/shock) Manta help line 09 476 8052 AVS is a registered trademark of the group of companies...
Contents Note: items in have been added or amended for this version of the installation manual. Introduction General system functions Polyfuse protected inputs/outputs Auto-immobilisation Arm by remote Door ajar warning Disarm by remote Low remote battery warning ...
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Programming features Register 1 Arm and disarm chirp No door ajar warning Instant boot release / On board turbo timer shut down Negative on alarm / pager out Inhibit enable mode selection factory remote interface inputs ..............
Central door lock diagrams Negative pulse CDL system Positive pulse CDL system Reverse polarity CDL system Vacuum CDL system Single wire system ................................. Flow thru CDL system Remote boot release diagram Optional siren diagrams 3 extra control channels from AVS remote (requires RXPRO/RCX-4) Trouble shooting guide Introduction...
Disarm by remote: Press the button on the remote. The indicators will flash twice and the siren will chirp twice (if fitted). If the central locking is connected the doors will unlock. The LED will stop flashing. Silent disarm: Push the button together.
Boot release output (150mA max): Press the button for three seconds. The system will disarm, the doors will unlock (if central locking connected) and the boot output wire will give a negative output for one second. For safety reasons the boot release will not work with the ignition on.
Additional features Data battery back-up siren V2 (DBBSMV2): The data battery back-up siren V2 has its own battery and charging system so it will continue to sound if the alarm is armed and power is cut to it. It also communicates with the alarm module via an independent data line. This makes it more difficult for a would be thief to disable the siren.
2. A new remote can be coded into the system 12 times. You can do this by coding the same remote in even if you only have one remote. 3. Or the unit can be sent back to Manta Electronics for resetting. 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).
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NOTE: Unless a remote control is learnt in you will need to repeat the procedure every time you wish to start the car. AVS A-SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL - GEN 2 VER 5...
Wiring instructions Supply voltage: 12v DC Current consumption: Un-triggered: 29mA Armed, 25mA disarmed (MAX) Location of main control unit: Mounting of the alarm brain is central to a good alarm installation. Mount either behind centre console, behind speedo cluster or left of dash. If this is not possible, mount under the driver’s side of the dash, but in an inconspicuous location.
Data battery back-up siren wiring (DBBSMV2) The AVS data siren V2 has the following wires located on it: Red: connect to +12V wire from alarm module bundled with other alarm wires, marked with red and white sheathing. Black: connect to GND wire from alarm module bundled with other alarm wires, marked with red and white sheathing.
Plug Pin # Connection IGN - Connect to a +12 volts ignition switched lead, which does not fall to 0 volt when the engine is cranked. GND - Connect to two suitable earth points on the car body. Each wire must be earthed at a separate point to comply with AS/NZS installation standards.
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Continued… Plug Pin # Connection Ignition immobiliser circuit - The ignition wire is usually located under the steering column and once cut will stop the engine from starting. Find this wire, cut it and connect one end of the IM2A (2 wires) wire to the two IM2A wires.
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AVS A-SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL - GEN 2 VER 5...
Changing programmable features The AVS A-Series programming mode is very quick and easy to use. Follow the steps below to change any of the programmable features: Find the Register (1 or 2) in which the feature is located. Set the vehicle up as described to access the required Register. e.g. to access Register 1 close all doors, bonnet and boot, arm and disarm alarm then turn ignition on, off and back on.
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Programming features Register 1 continued Vehicle set up: Close all doors, bonnet & boot, arm & disarm alarm then turn ignition on, off & on. Inhibit / Enable mode selection for factory remote interface inputs Feature: Refer to Factory Remote interface (MAP function) for full details Press the button this many times:...
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Programming features Register 1 continued Vehicle set up: Close all doors, bonnet & boot, arm & disarm alarm then turn ignition on, off & on. Factory remote interface mode ON/OFF Feature: Refer Factory Remote interface (MAP function) for full details Press the button this many times:...
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Programming features Register 1 continued Vehicle set up: Close all doors, bonnet & boot, arm & disarm alarm then turn ignition on, off & on. MAP feature 2-second entry delay / Factory remote interface mode (old OEM Feature: Enhancement module) / Split lock & unlock button mode Press the button this many times:...
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Programming functions Register 2 continued Vehicle set up: Open a door, close bonnet & boot, arm & disarm alarm then turn ignition on, off & on. Feature: Indicator flash on alarm trigger Press the button this many times: Factory setting: When turned OFF, this feature prevents the indicators from flashing when the system is Description: triggered.
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Programming functions Register 2 continued Vehicle set up: Open a door, close bonnet & boot, arm & disarm alarm then turn ignition on, off & on. Feature: Anti Hijack – Mode 2 Press the button this many times: Factory setting: When this feature is turned ON, the unit will enter anti hijack mode 2 when the ignition is turned on.
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Turbo timer instructions The system has two turbo timer features. Firstly it has its own on-board turbo timer system, and secondly it has an interface so is compatible with external turbo timers. On-board turbo timer On most vehicles the AVS A-Series can be set up to run the on-board turbo timer by simply connecting the ignition immobiliser wires that would normally be connected to the key side of the cut (IM2A) to +12V main power feed as shown in the diagram below.
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6. Once the desired time duration is selected simply turn the ignition on then off. The siren should chirp the new run time setting indicating the turbo timer time duration is now set. AVS A-SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL - GEN 2 VER 5...
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To allow the button to shut down the engine before the turbo timer times out: 1. Turn off the ignition. 2. Close all doors then turn ignition on, off and on. 3. Press the button 17 times. 4. Turn the ignition off. This will toggle the feature on or off. If the on-board turbo timer feature is turned on the siren will chirp once.
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Interface with external turbo timers When this feature is turned ON, the system allows the vehicle to run on an external turbo timer for a time that does not exceed the time programmed into the system. The system allows for 1 minute, 2 minutes or 4 minutes. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THE EXTERNAL TURBO TIMER DOES NOT RUN FOR LONGER THAN THIS TIME AS IT WILL CAUSE THE SYSTEM TO FALSE ALARM.
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Factory remote interface (MAP function) The AVS A-Series can be directly controlled using the vehicle’s existing factory remote control. By hooking up the POS1, POS2, NEG1, NEG2, M1 and M2 wires as per most data sheets (either supplied by AVS or not) or by testing to find the trigger wires, the alarm can be controlled without further programming.
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Anti Hijack The AVS A-Series has an anti hijack feature designed to prevent vehicle theft through programmed immobilisation procedures. This feature is aimed at reducing theft via car jacking or theft of the vehicles keys and alarm remote. When the anti hijack mode is set to on, the unit waits for a hidden momentary switch (connected between the AUX wire and ground) to be pressed following a specific event - such as the opening of a door after the ignition is turned on (anti hijack mode 1) or turning the ignition on (anti hijack mode 2).
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Courier mode Courier mode allows the driver to leave the engine running and arm the alarm with the keys in the ignition. The system will enter full arm mode only three seconds after arming (unlike the standard forty seconds). If the alarm is activated the system will shut the engine down and trigger as normal.
Central door lock diagrams 1. Negative pulse CDL system: Unlock NC Unlock COM Connect to unlock wire of vehicle Unlock NO Earth Lock NC Lock COM Connect to lock wire of vehicle Lock NO Earth 2. Positive pulse CDL system: Unlock NC ...
Central Door Lock diagrams - continued 5. Single wire CDL system: Unlock NC Unlock COM Connect to relay side of control wire Unlock NO Earth Connect to door side of control wire Lock NC Lock COM Connect to Unlock COM Lock NO ...
Optional Siren diagrams – see page 9 for Digital Data Siren 3 Extra Control Channels from AVS A-Series remote This will allow you to control 3 extra channels from the alarm remotes in addition to the boot pop channel on the alarm.
Trouble shooting guide Problem Possible fix No flash on arm/disarm or Turn OFF Factory Remote Interface feature Register 1, Arms on lock/unlock button, disarms on boot button Feature 19 Arms/disarms off boot button Turn OFF Register 2, Feature 2 Alarm chirps for 10 seconds on opening a door before Turn OFF Register 1, Feature 21 (Keypad disarm mode, triggering not in manual).
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