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SPYBALL 6809 Alarm Upgrade Thatcham cat. MC2>1 Meeting The British Insurance Industry’s Criteria for Motorcycle Security USER INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for choosing Spyball by Cobra. We recommend you read this guide carefully and keep it for future reference. VEHICLE SECURITY...
Table of contents Kit composition Features of the radio transmitter 2.1. Realignment of a transmitter 2.2. Pairing of new transmitters Biker Recognition function 3.1. Selection of the Biker Recognition function Arming / disarming of the security system 4.1. Passive arming / disarming of the engine immobiliser (applies only to model 6829) 4.1.
A set of fitting accessories and a wiring harness A user manual (This is not a DIY product. Fitting instructions are available for download from the professional installer area of the Cobra website www.cobra-at.com) FEATURES OF THE RADIO TRANSMITTER The radio transmitter (p/n 8742) has two buttons with different functions and a small LED in the middle, that flashes during transmission.
It is powered by a Lithium CR 2032 3V-battery. When the battery is close to flat, the user is warned by an additional flash of the turn indicators upon disarming. Replace it as soon as possible and dispose of it at the appropriate collection points. Do not delay the replacement of the battery, especially if you are using the Biker Recognition function, because the system activates automatically when it does not receive any signals from the transmitter!
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Turn ignition on and wait 20 seconds. The dashboard LED illuminates and remains on about 3 seconds. Before the dashboard LED extinguishes, turn ignition off and then on again. A short and sharp sound signal confirms that the system is ready for pairing. The LED switches off.
3. BIKER RECOGNITION FUNCTION Besides its operation as a conventional remote control key, the transmitter can be used in Biker Recognition mode.This function is selectable. When the Biker Recognition function is enabled, the transmitter sends a coded signal at regular intervals (1.5 secs). The small LED on the transmitter flashes at the same rate. In this configuration the full security system (6829 = immobiliser + alarm, 6809 = alarm) activates automatically as the transmitter goes beyond the range of the receiver, i.e when the biker walks more than approximately 3 metres away from the parked motorcycle with the transmitter...
If you expect to leave this function unused for a long time, you are strongly recommended to at least deactivate it from the transmitter, because this reduces the battery drain considerably and prolongs the life of the battery. (*): to avoid accidental arming (which may occur if the two buttons are not pressed exactly at the same time), carry out this operation at a distance from the motorcycle, beyond the range of the receiver.
A long flash of the turn indicators (**) A deep sound signal (if this function is enabled – see paragraph 14) The dashboard LED extinguishes. If disarming is not followed by starting the vehicle, the immobiliser will re-arm as described in paragraph 4.1 (Spyball 6829).
The LED remains permanently illuminated for approximately 25 seconds. This is the short arming period, which the unit needs to stabilise. Once this period has elapsed, the LED starts flashing, to indicate that the system is fully active. The immobiliser (Spyball 6829) is already operational during the arming period.
For security reasons the immobiliser remains on and can be deactivated only following the procedure described at paragraph 4.1. (Spyball 6829). The disarming of the alarm section is confirmed by: A long flash of the turn indicators (**) A deep audible tone (if this function is enabled –...
Movement detection. Triggers the alarm in the event of for example lifting, towing, forcing the ® steering lock by means of a revolutionary sensor (Spyball patent) that detects changes in the motorcycle’s position over 360 degrees. Ignition lock tamper protection. Triggers the alarm if the ignition is turned on while the system is armed.
7. ADJUSTMENT OF MOVEMENT DETECTION SENSITIVITY (this is a dealer operation) The movement detector can be adjusted to 8 different levels of sensitivity to displacement and 8 different levels of sensitivity to shock. The detector is fine-tuned for optimal performance by the dealer upon installation. Please consult your dealer if you require a different setting.
8.1. Reduction of audible alarm power The volume level of the alarm can be reduced when the motorcycle is parked in areas where noise pollution needs to be minimised. When arming, keep push-button n. 1 of the transmitter pressed for about 7 seconds. Upon arming, keep push-button n. 1 pressed for about 7 seconds.
ALARM MEMORY AND DIAGNOSTICS If the security system has been triggered during your absence, upon disarming you will be warned by different audible signals, depending of the nature of the alarm cause: 1 audible signal = tampering with the ignition lock, unauthorised access to a protected compartment / case (instantaneous trigger input), cut of power supply 2 audible signals = lifting or dragging the motorcycle 3 audible signals = a + b...
Remark: the same will happen if you leave the range of the transmitter while the ignition of your motorcycle is on. Important: To benefit from this functionality, remember to ALWAYS keep the transmitter on your person in a pocket or wallet. NEVER attach it to the ignition key of the motorcycle! This function is also selectable and can be enabled or disabled as chosen by the user.
The Biker Recognition signal is over-ridden, the alarm will not activate automatically; The immobiliser remains active (Spyball 6829). The Biker Recognition operation mode will be reinstated the first time push-button n. 1 is pressed again. In the meantime you will hear four short sharp audible reminder signals every time the ignition is turned off.
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Anti-hijack function (see paragraph 10) Polarity of instantaneous alarm trigger input (this selection should be set up by the installer and must not be altered by the user once the security system has been fitted). Procedure: While the security system is disarmed, turn ignition on, press and hold down push-button n. 1 of the transmitter about 7 seconds, until the LED lights up, then release.
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“Turn indicator on” audible 3 flashes Press push-button n. 1 of Press push-button n. 2 of warning signal the transmitter after the the transmitter after the third flash third flash Three (3) sharp audible One (1) sharp audible signals follow signal follows 4 flashes Anti-hijack function...
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15. AUTOMATIC TIMED SWITCH-OFF FUNCTION (SLEEP FUNCTION) Although the current consumption rate of Spyball security systems is extremely low, another special feature has been implemented with the purpose of protecting the battery of your motorcycle: the radio receiver that is integrated within the unit switches off automatically after the motorcycle has been unused for 7 days and the current consumption rate drops considerably.
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ONCE ALL THE DIGITS HAVE BEEN ENTERED CORRECTLY, THE SYSTEM DISARMS WITH A LONG BLEEP AND THEN SWITCHES TO SERVICE MODE (see paragraph 12). If only the immobiliser is armed (Spyball 6829): Turn ignition on. The LED flashes quickly for 12 secs.
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ONCE ALL THE DIGITS HAVE BEEN ENTERED CORRECTLY, THE SYSTEM DISARMS WITH A LONG BLEEP AND THEN SWITCHES TO SERVICE MODE (see paragraph 12). 16.1. Reading the PIN code If you have lost the PIN code but you have a working transmitter, you can recover the code with this simple procedure: While the system is disarmed, turn ignition on then press and hold down push- button n.
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Count the flashes. As soon as you reach the number you have chosen as the first number of your PIN code, turn the ignition off. Turn the ignition on again and follow the same procedure to select the 3 remaining numbers.
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Spyball dealer (in the meantime, if the system is armed, disarm it with the PIN code (see paragraph 16) Make sure the motorcycle is in neutral gear The alarm/immobiliser is Make sure the kill switch is in the RUN position disarmed, but the motorcycle will Make sure the main ignition fuse in the motorcycle is not start...
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Siren sound power 114dB@1m Size of the control unit 90x67x30mm Size of the transmitter 50x37x12,5 Transmitter battery 3V CR2032 Transmitter battery life Min.12 months (with Biker Recognition function on) RECOMMENDATION! Although designed to be resistant to water ingress (IPX5), this electronic equipment might be damaged by steam cleaning / high pressure washing.
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The warranty will also be overridden if the unit is tampered with by anyone not authorised by Cobra AT. In the event of incorrect fitting/misuse, the manufacturer will not be liable for any kind of direct or indirect damage to persons or...
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ONCE ALL THE DIGITS HAVE BEEN ENTERED CORRECTLY, THE SYSTEM DISARMS WITH A LONG BLEEP, THEN IT SWITCHES TO SERVICE MODE (see paragraph 12). If only the immobiliser is armed (Spyball 6829): Turn ignition on. The LED flashes quickly for 12 secs.