Python 502 Owner's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Python Manuals
  4. Car Alarm
  5. Python 502
  6. Owner's manual

Python 502 Owner's Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

➤

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Python 502 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Python Python 502

Summary of Contents for Python Python 502

  • Page 1 ➤...
  • Page 2 Directed Electronics ("Directed") promises to the original purchaser to repair or replace with a comparable reconditioned model any Directed unit (hereafter the "unit"), exclud- ing without limitation the siren, the remote transmitters, the associated sensors and acces- sories, which proves to be defective in workmanship or material under reasonable use dur- ing the lifetime of the vehicle provided the following conditions are met: the unit was pro- fessionally installed and serviced by an authorized Directed dealer;...
  • Page 3 Authorized dealer's company name and address ➤ Type of alarm installed ➤ Year, make, model and color of the automobile ➤ Automobile license number ➤ Vehicle identification number ➤ All security options installed on automobile ➤ Installation receipts ➤ © 2006 directed electronics...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ............25 © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 5 ..........41 © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 6 Silent Mode™ and an Auxiliary Output (2). controls the Panic c On/Off function. pressed together control an Auxiliary Output (3). pressed together control an Auxiliary Output (4). pressed together control an Auxiliary Output (5). pressed together control an Auxiliary Output (6). © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 7 © 2006 directed electronics...

  • Page 8: Your Warranty

    All dealers are provided with preprinted dealer certifi- cates to verify that they are authorized. This owner’s guide should help you to get the most out of your system. Please take the time to read it prior to using the system. © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 9 (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this device. © 2006 directed electronics...

  • Page 10: Standard Configuration

    The remote control initially comes programmed with Standard Configuration, but may also be customized by an authorized dealer. The buttons described in this manual correspond to a Standard Configuration remote control. © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 11 Buttons An optional auxiliary convenience or expansion function that you have added to your system can be activated by pressing these buttons simultaneously. The auxiliary output controls_________________________. Buttons An optional auxiliary convenience or expansion function that © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 12 The auxiliary output controls_________________________. Buttons An optional auxiliary convenience or expansion function that you have added to your system can be activated by pressing these buttons simultaneously. The auxiliary output controls_________________________. © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 13 30 seconds after the ignition is turned off and the system "sees" you leave the vehicle by opening and closing a door. Whenever the system is in its 30-second passive-arming countdown, the status LED will flash twice as © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 14 (unless forced passive arming is pro- grammed on). See Programming Options section of this guide. Additionally, each time a protected entry is trig- gered during the arming countdown, the 30-second countdown starts over. © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 15 Multi- Level Security Arming feature. Each time is pressed again, a different security level is selected. The different security levels can be selected as follows: © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 16 Continued pressing of will begin the Multi-Level Security Arming cycle over again. Multi-Level Security Arming only applies to a sin- gle arming cycle. Once the system is disarmed and then re-armed, all the zones will be active again. © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 17 The six second timer is provided for your convenience, in case the system is accidentally triggered. © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 18 Location of Valet Button_________________________________ Number of Pulses______________________________________ The unit can be programmed to respond to one to five pulses of the Valet button for the disarm func- tion. Be sure to check with the installer for the desired programming. © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 19 Silent Mode. This ensures that no chirps will be emitted by the siren in an area you want chirp-free. The system is still fully capable of triggering. Only the Warn Away response is bypassed. ® © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 20 2. Turn the ignition off. 3. Press and release the Valet DRW-35 button within 10 seconds. The status LED will light solidly if you are entering Valet Mode, and it will go out if you are exiting Valet Mode. © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 21 1. After parking turn the ignition off. 2. Turn the ignition On for more than 1-second and less than 3-seconds and then turn Off. 3. The siren will chirp once to indicate one-time bypass has been activated. © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 22 ® appear to stop working. If five chirps are heard when dis- arming, NPC has been engaged. If you wish to clear the ® memory, turn the ignition key on. ® © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 23 Channel 5 auxiliary output: When connected, pressing will immediately activate this output to control an additional convenience option. Channel 6 auxiliary output: When connected, pressing will immediately activate this output to control an additional convenience option. © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 24 Bypass Notification chirps. Once the light shuts off, however, the doors are monitored normally. © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 25 Action Number of Chirps Description System armed 1 (3-second delay), 1 System armed with Bypass Notification Disarm System disarmed Disarm System disarmed with Tamper Alert ® Disarm System disarmed NPC active © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 26 Warn Away responses are not reported by arming or disarming diagnostics. If you receive a Bypass notification when arming or a Tamper Alert notification when disarming, look at the LED. Active or triggered zones will be indicated by a pattern of blinks by the LED. © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 27 To re-sync the remote control simply press of the remote control several times within range of the vehicle. The alarm will automatically re-sync and respond to the Remote Controls normally. © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 28 It is almost like having four separate alarms in your vehicle, one for each user. Owner Recognition cannot be programmed with- ® out a Directed Bitwriter and the necessary software. Check with your dealer for more information. © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 29 (ignition is not turned on) for a period of one hour while the system is in Valet Mode, the LED will shut off. If the system remains in Valet Mode, the LED will come back on the next time the ignition is turned on and then back off. © 2006 directed electronics...

  • Page 30: Active Arming

    (only when arming with the remote control). Passive locking allows the vehicle's doors to lock when the security system passively arms (after the 30 second countdown). This feature only works if passive arming has been programmed. © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 31 AED arming cycle. Thirty seconds later, the starter of the vehicle will be dis- abled. To start the car, it will be necessary to disarm the system with the remote control. It is also possible to disarm © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 32 Progressive door trigger on or off: When the system is armed and a door is opened, the system responds with ten chirps prior to beginning the full triggered sequence. If an instant trigger is desired, the progressive door trigger can be pro- grammed off. © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 33 Please refer to the Vehicle Recovery System section of this guide for a complete explanation of how the Vehicle Recovery System operates. © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 34 Any installation that allows this product to shut down a vehicle's engine when it is running is con- trary to the product’s design and intended usage, and Directed hereby expressly disclaims any liability resulting therefrom. © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 35 , the siren begins chirping and the park- Forty-five seconds later ing lights begin flashing. This time could be used to notify au- thorities that your vehicle has been hijacked, and tell them what the VRS will do next. ® © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 36 If the system has not entered the triggered sequence (siren has not started chirping): 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Press on the remote control for one second. The lights will flash and the siren will chirp © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 37 : Windows will close upon locking the vehicle. Comfort Closure : If programmed both the onboard and at Dual Sensor Trigger least one of the optional sensors need to be triggered within 1- © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 38 : This output from the security system Retained Accessory Power can be connected to vehicle accessories. After the ignition has been turned off, it will continue to supply power until the a door have been open and closed. © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 39 2 short chirps and then 1 long chirp. note: When the arm and disarm are programmed to a sin- gle button, then the AUX button is used to increase the sensitivity setting of the sensor. © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 40 No input from sensitivity testing for 15-seconds. ➤ The ignition is turned On. ➤ The Valet button is pressed. The siren will emit 1 long chirp and the LED will extinguish which shock adjustment mode is exited. © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 41 1. Simultaneously press the buttons. 2. The system will emit 3 chirps to indicate the sensor has been reset to level 10. 3. The system returns to shock sensor adjustment mode for further adjustment, if required. © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 42 In addition, the 545T will turn your headlights on whenever the windshield wipers are used. A remote control func- tion can also be used to turn on your parking and headlights for a programmed time. © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 43 Over-rev protection, open-hood lockout, brake pedal shutoff, and automatic timer shutoff are all included. (This feature is only for automatic transmission, fuel-injected vehicles.) © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 44 It is responsible for generating the "chirps" you hear, as well as the six tones you hear while the alarm is triggered. : Hand-held, remote control which operates the Remote control various functions of your system. © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 45 : A zone is a separate input that the alarm can recognize as Zone unique. Each input to the system is connected to a particular zone. Two or more inputs often share the same zone. © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 46 ➤ To activate Silent Mode™ Press briefly before arming or disarming, and the confirmation chirp(s) ➤ will be eliminated for that one operation only. Location of Valet Button_______________________________ Number of Valet Button pulses for disarming_____________ © 2006 directed electronics...
  • Page 47 20 patents in the field of advanced electronic technology, Directed is ISO 9001 registered. Quality Directed Electronics products are sold and serviced throughout North America and around the world. Call (800) 274-0200 for more information about our products and services.
  • Page 48 This product is intended for installation by a professional installer only! Any attempt to install this product by any person other than a trained professional may result in severe damage to a vehicle’s electrical system and components. © 2006 Directed Electronics Vista, CA N3102P 11-06...
  • Page 49 , Vehicle Recovery System , VRS , and Warn Away are all Trademarks or Registered ® ® ® ® ® Trademarks of Directed Electronics, Inc. www.directechs.com DirectFax 800-999-1329 Technical Support 800-753-0800 These resources are for authorized Directed Dealer use only.
  • Page 50 Standard Configuration......................35 Shock Sensor Adjust t ment ......................36 Enter Shock Sensor Adjustment Mode..................36 Adjusting the Shock Sensor Setting..................36 Exit Shock Sensor Adjustment Mode ..................37 Reset Shock Sensor to Default Setting ..................37 Diagnostics ..........................37 2006 © Directed Electronics...
  • Page 51 Multi-Level Security Arming......................39 Optional Vehicle Recovery Sy y stem (VRS®) ................39 Nuisanc c e Prevention® Circuitry....................40 Rapid Resume Logic ........................40 Troubleshooting...........................40 Wiring Quick Reference Guide....................42 © 2006 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 52: Primary Harness (H1) Wire Connection Guide

    This output is often used for trunk release. Whenever the button(s) controlling channel two is pressed for 1.5 seconds, this output is activated and will stay activated as long as the transmission continues. Use an external relay to drive circuits requiring more current. 2006 © Directed Electronics...
  • Page 53 DOES NOT have any vehicle component grounds attached to it. A screw should only be used when in conjunction with a two-sided lock washer. Under dash brackets and door sheet metal are not acceptable ground points. It is recommended that all security components be grounded at the same location. © 2006 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 54 Zone 1. It can also be used with Directed single-stage sensors. The H1/7 BLUE instant trigger wire can also be used to shunt sensors during operation of auxiliary channels or remote start. (See Bypassing Sensor Inputs section of this guide.) 2006 © Directed Electronics...
  • Page 55 This output can be shut off during the 30-second period by pressing Channel 3 again. The Bitwriter can program from 1 to 180 seconds. ➤ Remote start output (refer to System Features Menu description for additional information). © 2006 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 56 This wire supplies a (-) ground as long as the system is armed. This output ceases as soon as the system is disarmed. It can supply up to 500 mA of current. This wire is affected by one time bypass, if One Time Bypass is programmed On. 2006 © Directed Electronics...

  • Page 57: Auxiliary Harness Wire Connection Guide

    H2/4 GRAY/BLACK (-) channel 6 output This wire provides a (-) 200mA output whenever the transmitter button(s) controlling Channel 6 is pressed. This output can be programmed to provide the following types of outputs (see also the Feature Menus section): © 2006 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 58 This can be used to pulse the disarm wire of the vehicle's factory anti-theft device. Use a relay to send a (-) or (+) pulse to the disarm wire as shown in the diagrams below. This also outputs with CH2 is activated. This function is programmable ON/OFF. 2006 © Directed Electronics...

  • Page 59: Door Lock Harness Wire Connection Guide

    VIOLET/BLACK* Lock #87 Normally Open (Input) H3/D BROWN/BLACK Unlock #87a Normally Closed H3/E H3/F BLUE/BLACK Unlock #30 Common (Output) H3/G VIOLET* Unlock #87 Normally Open (Input) *NOTE: VIOLET and VIOLET/BLACK are common at fuse holder. © 2006 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 60: Relay Harness Wiring Instructions

    Type E - Electronically-activated vacuum systems (post-1985 Mercedes-Benz and Audi). This requires special programming of the system. 2006 © Directed Electronics...
  • Page 61 Door Lock Wiring Guide (Document #1041) available to authorized dealers at www.directechs.com or through the DirectFax system. Wiring Diagram A, (+) 12 Volt Pulses Driving Factory Relays © 2006 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 62 NOTE: Most direct-wired power lock systems require 20-30 amps of current to operate. Connecting the VIOLET/BLACK wire to a poor source of voltage will keep the door locks from operating properly. 2006 © Directed Electronics...
  • Page 63 Vehicles without factory power door locks require the installation of one actuator per door. This requires mounting the door lock actuator inside the door. Other vehicles may only require one actuator installed in the driver’s door, if all door locks are operated when the driver’s lock is used. © 2006 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 64 This wire can be found in either kick panel in the Mercedes-Benz. It is BLUE in the driver’s kick panel and GREEN in the passenger kick panel. In Audis, the driver’s side wire is often GREEN/BLUE or GREEN/RED. 2006 © Directed Electronics...
  • Page 65 It is found in the late-model Nissan Sentra, some Nissan 240SX, and Nissan 300ZX, 1992 and later. It is also found in some Mazda MPVs. IMPORTANT! Remember that the VIOLET jumper between the #87 lock terminal and the #87 unlock terminal must be cut. © 2006 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 66 3. Operate the door lock switch/key cylinder in both directions to determine the resistor values. If the multimeter displays zero resistance in one direction, no resistor is needed for that direction. 4. Once the resistor value(s) is determined, refer to the wiring diagram for proper wiring. 2006 © Directed Electronics...
  • Page 67 Operate the door lock switch/key cylinder in both directions to determine the resistor values. If the multimeter displays zero resistance in one direction, no resistor is needed for that direction. Once the resistor value(s) is determined, refer to the wiring diagram for proper wiring. © 2006 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 68: Immobilizer Wire Connection G G Uide

    A or B wire to the end of the wire that continues to the vehicle’s starter circuit. Note: Factory default setting is normally closed, if wired for normally open you must change the programming. 2006 © Directed Electronics...

  • Page 69: Peripheral Plug-In Harnesses

    GRAY wire in the two-pin plug may also be used as a (+) ghost switch input and can be connected to any (+) switch in the vehicle. (See Feature Descriptions section of this guide.) Programmer Interface, 3-Pin BLACK Plug © 2006 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 70: Mounting The Receiver/Antenna

    4. Route the receiver/antenna cable to the control module and plug it into the four-pin antenna connector. IMPORTANT! To achieve the best possible range, DO NOT leave the antenna cable bundled under the dash. Always extend the cable full length during installation, regardless of the antenna mounting location. 2006 © Directed Electronics...

  • Page 71: Optional Sensors, 4-Pin White Plug

    Alarm trigger inputs shorter than 0.8 seconds will trigger the Warn Away ® response, while inputs longer than 0.8 seconds will trigger full alarm sequence and report Zone 4 or Zone 7 for multiplex input. © 2006 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 72: Programming Jumper

    When the bypass period ends, if the unit sees ground on the H1/7 BLUE wire, zones 1, 2, 4, and 7 remain bypassed until five seconds after ground is removed from the BLUE 2006 © Directed Electronics...

  • Page 73: System Features Learn Routine

    This can be done using the status output of a Directed Electronics remote engine starting unit as shown in the following diagram: System Features Learn Routine The System Features Learn Routine dictates how the unit operates. Due to the number of steps, they have been broken up into three menus.
  • Page 74 Valet/Program button four times and then press it once more and HOLD it. The siren would chirp seven times to confirm access to the seventh feature. 2006 © Directed Electronics...

  • Page 75: System Features Menus

    Code Hopping ® Code Hopping ® Note: For feature number 1-7, the 3.5 second door lock pulse setting the siren will chirp twice, the 0.4 second door lock pulse setting the siren will chirp three times. © 2006 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 76: Menu #2 - Advanced Features

    2-12 Hood Trigger (normally closed) Hood Trigger (normally open) 2-13 Dual Sensor Type (On) Dual Sensor Type (Off) 2-14 High Security Disarm (On) High Security Disarm (Off) 2-15 One Time Bypass (On) One Time Bypass (Off) 2006 © Directed Electronics...

  • Page 77: Menu #3 - Advanced Features

    1–180 seconds (30 seconds) Channel 3 Timed 1–90 seconds (30 seconds) Channel 4 Timed 1–90 seconds (30 seconds) Channel 5 Timed 1–90 seconds (30 seconds) Channel 6 Timed 1–90 seconds (30 seconds) Zone 2 Shock adjust level 0–20 © 2006 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 78: Disarming

    1-6 PANIC WITH IGNITION ON: This step controls whether or not the Panic Mode is available with the ignition on. In some states, there are laws prohibiting a siren from sounding in a moving vehicle. This feature makes the system compliant with these regulations. 2006 © Directed Electronics...

  • Page 79: Menu #2 - Advanced Features

    The parking light flashes provide the indication for the zones or groups selected to be bypassed. Progressive Multi-Level Arming After arming, immediately press the ARM button again to enter multi-level arming. © 2006 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 80 Some states have laws regulating how many times a security system can trigger before it is considered a nuisance and the vehicle is towed away. 2006 © Directed Electronics...
  • Page 81 When the double pulse unlock feature is turned on, the BLUE/BLACK H2/F wire will supply two pulses instead of a single pulse. This makes it possible to directly interface with double pulse vehicles without any extra parts. © 2006 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 82: Menu #3 - Advanced Features

    3-2 HORN FUNCTION (FULL ALARM ONLY)/SIREN FUNCTION (20mS, 30mS, 40mS, 50mS): Program for output when the alarm is fully triggered or as the siren (arming/disarming and warnaway and full trigger with timing options). 2006 © Directed Electronics...
  • Page 83 3-8 CHANNEL 4 LINKING (NONE)/ARM, DISARM, BOTH: See Feature 3-6. 3-9 CHANNEL 5 VALIDITY (ON)/LATCHED/LATCHED, RESET WITH WITH IGNITION/30- SECOND/60-SECOND/90-SECOND TIMED: Refer to discussion for H2/4. 3-10 CHANNEL 5 LINKING (NONE)/ARM, DISARM, BOTH: See Feature 3-6. © 2006 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 84: Transmitter/Receiver Learn Routine

    1. Open a door. (The GREEN wire, H1/5, or the VIOLET, H1/6 must be connected.) 2. Turn the ignition on. (The YELLOW wire, H1/9 must be connected.) 3. Select the receiver channel: Press and release the Valet/Program button the number of times necessary to access the desired channel. 2006 © Directed Electronics...
  • Page 85 5. Release. Once the code is learned, the Valet/Program button can be released. To exit the learn routine: One long chirp indicates that Learn Routine has been exited. Learn Routine will be exited if any of the following occurs: © 2006 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 86: Silent Mode

    When programmed for standard configuration, the transmitter buttons are assigned to the following functions: operates Lock, Arm/Panic On/Panic Off operates Unlock, Disarm/Panic Off operates Channel 2 and Silent Mode operates Panic On/Off operate Channel 3 operate Channel 4 operate Channel 5 operate Channel 6 2006 © Directed Electronics...

  • Page 87: Shock Sensor Adjustment

    The siren will chirp 1-time for each step decreased in adjustment. When the shock sensor adjustment reaches minimum sensitivity (sensor is Off) the siren will emit 1 short and then 1 long chirp. © 2006 Directed Electronics...

  • Page 88: Exit Shock Sensor Adjustment Mode

    LED flashes indicate the active or violated zone; siren chirps indicate system status. Arm/Disarm Diagnostics The number of siren chirps will indicate the status of the system when arming and disarming. For information on which zone is active or has been violated refer to the Table of Zones. 2006 © Directed Electronics...

  • Page 89: System Status Chirps

    Inputs shorter than 0.8 seconds will trigger a Warning Zone response, while inputs longer than 0.8 seconds will instantly trigger the full alarm sequence. NOTE: The Warn Away ® response does not report on the LED. © 2006 Directed Electronics...

  • Page 90: Long Term Event History

    It must be ® programmed in the features menu and the Failsafe Starter Kill must be installed for it to work properly. For operational instructions when testing VRS refer to the Owner's Guide. ® 2006 © Directed Electronics...

  • Page 91: Nuisanc C E Prevention® Circuitry

    That’s how the progressive two-stage door input works! This is the instant response feature of ➤ this system. Even if the door is closed immediately, the system provides an instant trigger by chirping, and then progressing to a constant siren. © 2006 Directed Electronics...
  • Page 92 Is it plugged into the correct socket? Check the System Features Learn Routine for the ➤ programmed Valet pulse count. Status LED doesn’t work. Make sure that it is plugged in. (See Plug-In Harnesses section of this guide.) Is the LED ➤ plugged into the correct socket? 2006 © Directed Electronics...

  • Page 93: Wiring Quick Reference Guide

    Wiring Quick Reference Guide © 2006 Directed Electronics...
  • Page 94 2006 © Directed Electronics...
  • Page 95 In-Vehicle Receiver...

Table of Contents