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glossary of terms
Control Unit: The "brain" of your system. Usually hidden underneath
the dash area of the vehicle. It houses the microprocessor which mon-
itors your vehicle and controls all of the system's functions.
Input : A physical connection to the system. An input can be provided
by a sensor, pinswitch or through an existing system in the vehicle, such
as ignition or courtesy lights.
LED : Blue light mounted somewhere in the vehicle. It is used to indi-
cate the status of your system. It is also used to report triggers and
faults in the system or sensors.
PlainView 2 Valet Switch : A small two-button switch mounted some-
where inside the vehicle. It is used to override the alarm when a trans-
mitter is lost or damaged, or to enter or exit Valet mode.
Siren : Noise generating device usually installed in the engine compart-
ment of the vehicle. It is responsible for generating the "chirps" you
hear, as well as the six tones you hear while the alarm is triggered.
Transmitter : Hand-held transmitter which operates the various func-
tions of your system.
This is what happens when the alarm
Trigger or Triggered Sequence
:
goes off or trips. The triggered response of your system consists of the
siren sounding and parking light flashing for the programmed duration.
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