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3. Install the VSM300/350 or DSM300/350 us-
ing the information in the wiring diagram and
the following steps.
a.
Configuration Wires:
Connect the loose
gray or white configuration wire(s) to
match the desired application (see the fol-
lowing chart).
Configuration Wires Chart
MODE
GRAY WIRE
WHITE WIRE
ESP2*
No Connection No Connection
D2D, RSR/RXT** GND
No Connection
Autostart/Astro-
Start
No Connection GND
* Directed systems for Viper, Python,
Clifford, Avital and Automate.
** Directed digital systems.
b. Connect the serial data cable and adapt-
er to the correct port of the main module.
Use the following chart to determine which
connection is required for the application
being used.
3-way Cable Adapter Chart
Cable Adapter
Connector
Cable Adapter Application
ESP 4-pin Brown Use in systems that have one
port for D2D and ESP2
ESP 3-pin Black
Use in systems that have a sepa-
rate port for D2D and ESP2
D2D 4-pin White Use in digital systems such as
DBALL2, DBALL2Pro, 4X10,
5X10
c. Complete the main power connections, if
required (see ** note in wiring diagram
on previous page).
d. When power is connected, the module
begins an initialization procedure that
may take several minutes. During this
procedure, progress is reported via the
flashing Amber/Green LEDs on the side of
the SmartStart module. When both LEDs
turn on solid, the initialization procedure
is completed (See
LED Status Chart
for a
description of the various LED states).
4. Verify and Activate the SmartStart module:
The following steps need to be performed
for the Verification/Activation of the Directed
SmartStart module.
a. Collect Customer Information:
Customer's E-mail Address:
Customer's mobile phone #
Record Module ID # here:
New Account: Existing Account:
b. Log on to: www.directechs.com, and click
on the SmartStart Activation link.
c. Follow the on-screen directions to activate
and test a SmartStart device. If this is the
customer’s first SmartStart system, you will
be prompted to enter their information as
collected in step 4a.
d. Set configuration for commands to match
the installed application.
e. Test the SmartStart system from the web-
site using the supplied function links.
f. The customer is sent log-in information via
e-mail. After logging into the site at:
www.mysmartstart.com, they must select
and pay for the service plan in order to
start using the system.
LED Status Chart
Amber LED
Off
No cellular communication. Check
connections such as module har-
ness.
Flashing
Slowly
The module is seeking cellular
system communication. If no cell
coverage is available the Amber
LED continues to flash slowly, move
the vehicle to a location with better
reception.
Flashing
Quickly
The module is negotiating with a
cellular system.
On Solid Communication successfully estab-
lished.
Green LED*
Off
Communication not established with
the remote start main unit or no
serial device is connected. Check
connection at the Bitwriter port,
once connected properly the LED
turns on after resetting the power to
the SmartStart module.
On Solid Communication successfully es-
tablished with the remote start or
Directed digital systems.
* The green LED does not light if connected to Au-
tostart/AstroStart systems with pager ports, or in
standalone mode.
Additional information
can be found at:
www.directechs.com
Notes:
SmartStart response time can vary depending on cel-
lular coverage and network congestion.
Operating temperature range: -30°C to + 70°C.
