Alarm.Com ADC-3035L Installation Manual

Car Connector (ADC-3035L) - Installation Guide
Extend security and awareness outside a home or business with Alarm.com's Connected
Car. Track a vehicle's location, view engine status, and analyze fuel efficiency – right from
the Alarm.com mobile app.
Customers can enjoy peace of mind with real-time driver safety alerts, diagnostic alerts, and more. Use this guide to
quickly and easily install the Car Connector, a device that plugs into a vehicle's OBD-II port, connecting the vehicle to
the Alarm.com platform.
Installation precautions
• Choose a safe location before installing, removing, or reconnecting the Car Connector.
• The Car Connector should never be plugged into or unplugged from the vehicle's OBD-II port while the vehicle's
ignition is ON or in ACC/ACCESSORY mode, as this may cause issues such as dashboard lights to come on, but
that should not affect the operation of the vehicle itself. Please ensure that the ignition is completely OFF before
plugging in or unplugging the Car Connector. Should dashboard lights come on, they can usually be cleared by
turning off the ignition and unplugging the Car Connector.
• When the Car Connector is plugged in, ensure it is installed securely and cannot easily be removed or come loose.
If necessary, make use of cable ties to ensure a secure connection.
• Do not install the Car Connector in a manner that could obstruct the driver's ability to safely operate the vehicle. If
necessary, make use of an OBD-II extender cable to re-locate the position of the Car Connector.
• The Car Connector cannot share the Vehicle Bus (its internal communication network) with other devices that are
also connected to the Vehicle Bus. Do not use the Car Connector in vehicles with devices such as wheelchair lifts
or OnStar® that also communicate on the Vehicle Bus, or with a Y-cable to connect multiple devices to the OBD-II
port at the same time.
• The Car Connector uses a small amount of power from the vehicle battery while the ignition is off. If the vehicle's
ignition will be off for more than a week, it is recommended to unplug the Car Connector to prevent the possibility of
draining the vehicle battery.
Pre-installation checklist
• Car Connector (included)
• Vehicle with an OBD-II port (standard on vehicles manufactured in 1996 or later). Hybrid and electric vehicles are
not currently supported.
• The vehicle should not be in an underground garage or in an area where cellular coverage may not be available.
• A smartphone or tablet with an Internet connection.
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Updated: Fri, 09 Feb 2024 02:44:08 GMT
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