Directed Electronics 381 Series Owner'S Manual Download

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Table of Contents

What Is Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Your Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Transmitter Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Standard Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Separate Arm/Disarm/Panic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Using Your System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Arming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Arming While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Disarming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

High Security Disarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Disarming Without A Transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Ghost Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Silent Mode™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Panic Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Valet

Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Remote Valet

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Nuisance Prevention Circuitry

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Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Arming Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Disarming Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Table of Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Code Hopping

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Explained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

High Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Owner Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Rapid Resume Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Programming Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14

Installation Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15

Vehicle Recovery System (VRS

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Arming the VRS

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VRS

Triggering Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Disarming the VRS

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LED Confirmation of the VRS

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Glossary Of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Security & Convenience Expansions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Quick Reference Guide (Removable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Summary of Contents for 381 Series

Page 1: ...y not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli ance could void the user s authority to operate this device Downloaded from http www guardianalarms net ...

Page 2: ...nt Mode 7 Panic Mode 7 Valet Mode 8 Remote Valet 8 Nuisance Prevention Circuitry 8 9 Diagnostics 9 Arming Diagnostics 9 Disarming Diagnostics 10 Table of Zones 10 Code Hopping Explained 11 High Frequency 11 Owner Recognition 11 Rapid Resume Logic 12 Programming Options 12 14 Installation Options 14 15 Vehicle Recovery System VRS 15 Arming the VRS 16 VRS Triggering Sequence 16 Disarming the VRS 17 ...

Page 3: ...thorized dealer voids the warranty All dealers are provided with a preprinted dealer certificate to verify that they are authorized THE SYSTEM REQUIRES NO SPECIFIC MAINTENANCE Your remote control is powered by a miniature 12V battery type GP23A that will last about a year under normal use When the battery weakens operating range will be reduced and the LED on the remote will light dim YOUR WARRANT...

Page 4: ...he transmitters come programmed initially If you would like a custom configuration see your dealer Arm Disarm Panic The arm disarm panic functions are usually controlled by Button I Function 2 The Silent Mode Remote Valet Trunk release functions are usually controlled by Button II Silent Mode and Remote Valet work by pressing Button II for less than one second Trunk release requires you to press B...

Page 5: ...mote Valet and trunk release are all controlled by function 2 In the diagram above function 2 is assigned to transmitter Button IV Silent Mode and Remote Valet work by pressing Button IV for less than one second Pressing Button IV for 1 5 will activate the trunk release function Functions 3 6 These functions can be assigned to combinations of transmitter buttons as needed The functions are provide...

Page 6: ...be programmed to arm itself automatically called passive arming If the system is programmed for passive arming it will automatically arm 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 fast as it does when the system is armed The si...

Page 7: ...two stage response as opening a door The optional starter kill prevents the vehicle s starter from cranking Arming While Driving Your system can be armed while driving the vehicle Simply press Button I on your transmitter for 1 5 seconds while the vehicle is running or the ignition is on The system will chirp once and then once more to indicate that the ignition is on The system will not respond t...

Page 8: ... a Transmitter This feature allows you to disarm the system without the transmitter should it be lost damaged or disabled In order to disarm without a transmitter you must have the vehicle s ignition key and know where the Valet button is Be sure to check with the installer for the location of the Valet button Turn ignition to on position Push the Valet switch within 15 seconds The system should n...

Page 9: ...t the default count is two pulses NOTE Connection of the Ghost Switch may require extra labor See the dealer for details Silent Mode To temporarily turn off the arm or disarm chirps use Silent Mode Simply press Button II briefly before arming or disarming and the confirmation chirp s will be eliminated for that one operation only If you want the arm disarm chirps turned off permanently your dealer...

Page 10: ...correspond to the standard configuration Remember this may not be how your transmitter is set up Open any door Press Button I or the arm disarm button Press Button II or the function 2 button Press Button I again The Status LED will light solid if you are entering Valet Mode and it will go out if you are exiting Valet Mode Nuisance Prevention Circuitry Your system has DEI s Nuisance Prevention Cir...

Page 11: ... programmable See Programming Options section of this guide Diagnostics The microprocessor at the heart of your system is constantly monitoring all of the switches and sensors connected to it It detects any faulty switches and sensors and prevents them from disabling the entire system The micropro cessor will also record and report any triggers that occurred during your absence Arming Diagnostics ...

Page 12: ...r of LED flashes used by the system to iden tify that input The standard input assignments are listed below along with spaces to write in any optional sensors or switches you have had installed NOTE Zones 5 and 6 report to the LED when the system is disarmed However they are not reported by disarming diagnostics of the siren 10 1997 Directed Electronics Inc Zone of LED Flashes Description Dealer I...

Page 13: ...y re sync and respond to the transmitters normally High Frequency Your system transmits and receives at 434 MHz This provides a cleaner spectrum with less interference and a more stable signal Enjoy a phenomenal increase in range even in areas with high radio interference Owner Recognition Owner Recognition is a revolutionary new feature available only from DEI Using a personal computer your deale...

Page 14: ...l what your system does during normal opera tion and require little or no additional parts However some may require addi tional installation labor The following is a list of the program settings with the factory settings in Bold Active arming only with the transmitter or passive arming automatic arming 30 seconds after the last door has been closed Arming disarming confirmation siren chirps on or ...

Page 15: ...If your system is programmed for passive arming and the forced passive arming feature has been programmed on the system will passively arm after one hour even if a protected entry has been left open This feature is useful if a door has accidentally been left ajar when leaving the vehicle Forced passive arming ensures that the system will be armed in every situation NOTE When the system passively a...

Page 16: ...ese tones can be eliminated by your dealer resulting in a unique easily identifiable siren sound The siren chirps can be either full volume or 6 decibels quieter than the full alarm blast Installation Options The system has many options that may require extra parts and labor Some of the possibilities are listed here Progressive unlocking In most cars with electric power door locks the system can b...

Page 17: ...I has engineered this vehicle security system the FailSafe Starter Kill and the VRS feature to provide the best combination of personal safety and property protection available When properly installed the system can never inadvertently stop your vehicle in traffic on railroad tracks etc unlike any system that shuts down your engine while it is running This system is designed to perform starter int...

Page 18: ...e vehicle it is still armed and will trigger the next time the vehicle is driven VRS Triggered Sequence Fifteen seconds after the last door has closed the system s Status LED will begin flashing This delay is to allow you to put distance between yourself and your vehicle in the event of a carjacking Forty five seconds later the Soft Chirp Revenger siren will begin chirping and the parking lights w...

Page 19: ...f times Pressing the disarm button of the transmitter will not disarm VRS nor will the Valet button You must use either the VRS button or the Ghost Switch to disarm VRS Remember neither the transmitter nor the Valet button will disarm the VRS feature Onlythehiddenarm disarm button or the Ghost Switch can disarm VRS LED confirmation of the VRS state The system will report the VRS state to the dash ...

Page 20: ... lights LED Red light mounted somewhere in the vehicle It is used to indicate the sta tus of your system It is also used to report triggers and faults in the system or sensors Shock Sensor This system is packaged with a DoubleGuard Shock Sensor This sensor is mounted in the vehicle and designed to pick up impacts to the vehicle or glass Siren Noise generating device usually installed in the engine...

Page 21: ...lectronic Hood Lock This prevents the vehicle s hood from being opened whenever the system is in alarm mode keeping thieves away from the system s siren the battery connections or other components under the hood Audio Sensor Metal on glass glass cracking or breaking glass produce distinctive acoustic signatures The 506T and audio sensor uses a microphone to pick up sounds and then analyze them wit...

Page 22: ...witch operation Headlight and Parking Light Automation The 545T Nite Lite will automatically turn on your parking and head lights when it gets dark In addition the 545T will make sure your headlights are on whenever the windshield wipers are used A transmitter function can also be used to turn on your parking and head lights for a programmed time Voice Module The 516M high quality voice module wil...

Page 23: ...ection This is called Tamper Alert Arming While Driving Press Button I on your transmitter while the vehicle is running The system will chirp once and then once more to indicate that the igni tion is on Disarming Without a Transmitter Turn on the ignition Push the Valet switch within 15 seconds The system should now disarm If it does not you may have waited too long so turn the ignition off and on...

Page 24: ...ed Electronics Inc DEI has had one purpose to bring the proven advantages of microprocessor and I C technology to the automotive industry As a recipient of numerous patents DEI has established new standards in electronic design automated manufacturing and dealer support Its electronic products are sold and serviced worldwide Call 800 274 0200 for more information about our products and services ...

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