Directed Electronics Concept 550, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Concept 550 O Ow wn ne er r s s G Gu uiid de e ...

Page 2: ...ble use neglect improper service installation or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or construction The warranty does not cover damage to the unit caused by installation or removal of the unit Directed in its sole discretion will determine what con stitutes excessive damage and may refuse the return of any unit with excessive damage TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW ALL WARRAN...

Page 3: ...on liability for theft damage and or vandalism Directed does not and has not autho rized any person or entity to create for it any other obligation promise duty or obligation in connection with this security system Make sure you have all of the following information from your dealer A clear copy of the sales receipt showing the following z Date of purchase z Your full name and address z Authorized...

Page 4: ... battery warning 12 multiple event total recall 13 false alarm control technology FACT II 13 select siren sounds 14 diagnostics 15 arming diagnostics 15 disarming diagnostics 15 arm disarm diagnostic chart 16 table of zones 16 anti code grabbing ACG 17 high frequency 17 smart power up II 17 power saver mode 18 programming options 18 cliffnet wizard installation software programming 20 manual progr...

Page 5: ...our state of the art vehicle security system It has been designed to provide years of trouble free operation This system must be installed by an authorized dealer Installation of this product by anyone other than an authorized dealer voids the warranty As verification of authorization all authorized deal ers are provided with preprinted dealer certificates In order to maximize the use of this syst...

Page 6: ... warranty registration is not returned Make sure you receive the warranty registration from your dealer It is also necessary to keep your proof of purchase which reflects that the product was installed by an authorized dealer fcc id notice This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This ...

Page 7: ...formation about compatible Clifford accessories that are not included For a list of included acces sories please refer to the What Is Included section of this manual Arm Disarm and Panic Button Trunk Release or Optional Accessory Channel Button Remote Start or Accessory Output Button Silent Arm Disarm or Accessory Output Button Shift Button ...

Page 8: ... Wizard PC program The buttons in all of the instructions in this manu al correspond to a standard configuration transmitter standard configuration Button The arming disarming and panic function are controlled by this button Button The trunk release or accessory output A is controlled by this button Button Silent arm and disarm is controlled by this button Button Remote start is controlled by this...

Page 9: ...ns in this manual correspond to the standard transmitter configuration If your transmitter has been custom configured the icons on your transmitter buttons may not correspond to the indicated functions arming You can activate or arm the system by pressing on your trans mitter for one second When the system arms you will hear two short siren sounds or chirps and see the parking lights flash twice T...

Page 10: ... been closed The system is not actually armed at that point The system arms and the doors lock if connected and programmed for passive locking at 30 seconds but the siren will not chirp The early chirps provide you with a 25 second warning prior to arming When armed your vehicle is protected as follows z The LED will flash as a visible theft deterrent z Light impacts will trigger the Warning Zone ...

Page 11: ...if the alarm completes the full trigger cycle when disarmed you will hear three chirps disarming without 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 know where the PlainView 2 Valet switch is located and have the PIN code Be sure to check wi...

Page 12: ...eration only The parking lights will flash to confirm the arm disarm command If you want the arm disarm chirps turned off permanently please refer to the User Selectable Features section of this guide transmitter sensor disable To temporarily disable a sensor input arm the system press twice and then The lights will flash four times and all warn away trigger zones one three and eight are bypassed ...

Page 13: ...l automatically bypass sensor zones one two three and eight until the windows complete their operation auxiliary channel bypass Alarm sensor input zones one three and eight will be bypassed while a pulsed or timed auxiliary Output is active panic mode with smart door locking If you are threatened in or near your vehicle you can attract attention by triggering the system with your transmitter Just ...

Page 14: ... etc will continue to work normally To disarm or enter Valet Mode 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Enter PIN code factory setting is 2 3 After the last digit of the pin code is entered a To disarm the system press and release b To enter valet mode Press and hold for three seconds The LED status indicator will light steadily if you are entering Valet Mode and will turn off if you are exiting Valet Mode To ...

Page 15: ... arming bypass This will bypass the auto arm feature once only 1 With the key turn the ignition on then off within two seconds 2 The siren will chirp once to confirm auto arming bypass 3 The system will not auto arm During auto arming bypass the system will not roll up the windows if SmartWindows is connected and the accessory output will not auto activate when using the remote to arm the system l...

Page 16: ... false alarm control technology FACT II Your system offers FACT II a feature that prevents annoying repetitive trigger sequences due to a faulty sensor or environmental conditions such as thunder jackhammers airport noise etc Here s how it works The alarm triggers three times If the same sensor is triggering the alarm and the first and the third triggers are within 60 minutes of each other FACT II...

Page 17: ...ming mode press on the transmitter to begin playback of the avail able sounds Press on the PlainView 2 Valet switch while playing the desired sound to add that sound press while playing the desired sound to delete that sound n no ot te e Arming and disarming the system does not reset this function The only way to reset a bypassed zone is for 60 minutes or to turn on the igni tion If testing your s...

Page 18: ...ty system will ignore the input that was active when the sys tem was armed until the input goes away Three seconds later the sys tem will monitor that input normally For example if your vehicle has interior light exit delay and you arm the system before the interior light goes out you may hear Bypass Notification chirps Once the light shuts off however the doors are monitored normally disarming di...

Page 19: ...on Options 1 Proximity sensor 2 Not used 3 Mux 1 trigger for optional sensors 4 Door switch trigger 5 Instant trigger trunk 6 Instant trigger hood 7 Ignition trigger 8 Mux 2 trigger for optional sensors 9 Not used 10 Power interrupt Action Chirps Light Flashes Description Arm 2 2 System armed Arm 4 4 System armed with hood trunk active and bypassed zones 5 and 6 Arm 2 5 sec 4 2 5 sec 4 System arme...

Page 20: ...should be high frequency Your system transmits and receives at 433 MHz This provides a cleaner spectrum with less interference and a more stable signal smart power up II This security system will store its current state to non volatile memory If power is lost and then reconnected the system will recall the stored state from memory This means if the unit is in Valet Mode and the bat tery is disconn...

Page 21: ... Valet Mode When the system enters Valet Mode the LED illuminates steadily If the vehicle is not used 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 programming options Programming options control what your system does d...

Page 22: ...ode enabled disabled Some states have laws against siren capability while driving z Full trigger response 30 60 or 90 seconds This determines how long the full triggered sequence lasts Some states have laws regulating how long a security system can sound before it is considered a nuisance z False Alarm Control Technology FACT II on or off Please refer to the FACT II section of this guide for a com...

Page 23: ...XP NT so most programming operations can be accomplished by pointing and clicking with a mouse This eliminates the need for programming grids and lengthy programming sequences For a complete guide to system programming using the Cliffnet Wizard refer to the Cliffnet Wizard help menu manual programming instructions Be sure to document changes by taking note of all feature changes made in programmin...

Page 24: ...er If the sys tem chirps once the feature has just turned off if the sys tem chips twice the feature has just turned on If the fea ture has more than two settings continue pressing on the transmitter to toggle through the settings You can advance to any feature in the same column by pressing within 60 seconds to program a feature in a different column begin at step 4 within 60 seconds 7 Exit progr...

Page 25: ...t Press Then Press Add new remote autolearn Set PIN code default 2 New remote learn arm disarm only Auto passive arm off on Select siren sounds New remote learn accessory A channel Chirps off on quiet FACT II off on New remote learn accessory B channel Auto lock off ignition rpm Remote valet off on New remote learn silent mode Auto unlock off ignition Entry delay off on New remote learn remote val...

Page 26: ...m z Off Chirps will not sound when arming disarming the sys tem z Quiet Chirps will sound when arming disarming the system but at a lower volume than normal auto lock ignition off rpm z Ignition The doors will automatically lock three seconds after the ignition is turned on unless a door is open at that time z Off The doors will not lock automatically z Rpm The doors will lock when the system sees...

Page 27: ... seconds of disarming the system z Off Second unlock output is pulsed at the same time as the unlock output when the system is disarmed user selectable features descriptions column two set pin code This feature allows the setting of the user s personal PIN code For more information please refer to the PIN Programming section of this guide select siren sounds The individual sounds the siren produce...

Page 28: ...ystem has passively armed it will not trigger for 15 seconds after a door is opened allowing the user to enter the vehicle and disarm the system via the PlainView 2 Valet switch z Off There is no entry delay when armed The system will trigger instantly when a door is opened reset to default settings z All system settings except PIN and remote programming in the User Programming grid will be reset ...

Page 29: ...umn three The features in this column pertain to programming individual trans mitter channels in custom configurations Following is an explanation of the features arm disarm only The remote control channel programmed into this feature will arm dis arm the system only accessory a output The transmitter channel programmed into this feature will activate the accessory output n no ot te e When program...

Page 30: ...channel programmed into this feature will activate or shut down the Intellistart remote start system window control z This feature is only available with SmartWindows connected z The transmitter channel programmed into this feature will activate the vent or roll down feature of the SmartWindows system clear all remotes z This feature will erase all remote codes from the system memory This feature ...

Page 31: ... after a five second pause or five seconds after the last digit has been entered if using less than four digit code number 5 Turn off the ignition the siren will chirp three times 6 The programming mode is now exited To program a PIN code of 1032 1 Press and release once and once You will hear one chirp 3 Press and release once You will not hear a chirp after programming a zero 5 Press and release...

Page 32: ...ot learned and the sys tem reverts to the old PIN code Redo the programming sequence auto immobilization feature Auto immobilization is a feature designed for maximum security it activates the UltraSecure Immobilization circuitry automatically auto immobilization sequence 1 Turn ignition off or disarm alarm 2 After 30 seconds the systems Immobilization circuits activate and engage the starter and ...

Page 33: ...tem to be put in valet mode only until the next time the ignition is turned on OFF Valet mode will only be exited by using the valet switch or the remote control ON Valet mode will be exited every time the ignition is turned on sensors shock sensor The 504C dual zone magnetic resonance shock sensor provides a warn ing trigger for lighter impacts to the vehicle as well as a full trigger for heavy i...

Page 34: ... mode so begin adjusting the sensor within 45 seconds and adjust it slowly so it has time to settle After two minutes you will have a consistent field during adjustment testing Each zone has 32 settings that are indicated by chirps that raise and lower in fre quency as adjustments are made Total adjustment time for this sensor should be five minutes or less Read the following instructions thorough...

Page 35: ... sensitivity z The sensor Warn away zone can be tested at any time during adjustment and will generate 1 siren chirp each time the zone is activated 6 Press of the remote control to return to Primary zone adjustment and lock in Warn Away zone setting z Siren chirps 2 times z Primary zone can now be re adjusted as described in step 3 z Or press again to lock in primary zone setting and exit program...

Page 36: ...hicle s engine from operating whenever the system is armed The vehicle is never prevented from running when the system is disarmed in Valet mode or loss of power 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 installe...

Page 37: ... system armed triggers the alarm and keeps the immobilization circuits active if main battery power is discon nected Power Trunk Release The button can operate a factory power release for the vehicle s trunk or hatch An optional relay may be re quired If the factory release is not power activated the Directed s 522T trunk release solenoid can often be added Power Window Control Automatic power win...

Page 38: ...recommends you return to your installing Clifford deal er to have your system checked for correct operation The first check is due one year after the installation date and at yearly intervals thereafter n no ot te e There may be a small charge incurred for this service ...

Page 39: ...le The recipient of nearly 100 patents and Innovations Awards 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 E OE specification is subject to change without notice Some vehicles require optional parts wiring and a few are incompatible with some features Directed...