Omega RS-3A, Operating & Installation Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...OPERATING INSTALLATION INSTRUC TIONS COPYRIGHT OMEGA RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT 2000 RS 3A DELUXE REMOTE STARTER UNIT FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VEHICLES ONLY...

Page 2: ...let Mode 5 Installation Cautions and Warnings 6 Installation Instructions Installation Considerations 7 Wiring Diagram Overview 14 15 5 Wire Connector 8 9 Wire Connector 10 13 16 21 3 Wire Connector 2...

Page 3: ...ofessionally installed as the complexity of the modern automobile and the nature of circuits to be accessed is often beyond the abilities of most do it yourselfers There are several important safety c...

Page 4: ...he engine will start run and the starter will be disengaged 5 The parking lights will turn back on while the RS unit is controlling the en gine 6 If the engine stalls the RS unit will make two attempt...

Page 5: ...leave your vehicle with a valet parking attendant mechanic or if you loan it to another person An on off toggle switch the Valet Switch is used for this and it is typically mounted within easy reach...

Page 6: ...y occur in an accidental airbag deployment The use of a Digital Multimeter DMM or Volt Ohm Meter VOM instead of a standard testlight is required This can greatly reduce the risk of an accidental airba...

Page 7: ...stallers will list these wires then map out the installation by locating and noting the target wires in the vehicle This will also determine the best location for the RS control module which is mounte...

Page 8: ...he ignition switch wiring harness Good reliable some Ignition Switches have the electrical switch as part of the mechanical switch oth ers have the electrical switch lower on the steering column and c...

Page 9: ...pages 22 23 Note If a security system is present which utilizes a starter interrupt circuit the Green wire must be connected to the Starter Motor side of the interrupt 12 Gauge Blue Wire Ignition Out...

Page 10: ...tion switch wiring harness see diagram on page 8 W I R I N G 9 Wire Connector 22 Gauge Black Wire System Ground Connection Required Connect the Black wire to a very good clean chassis ground A recomme...

Page 11: ...ldering is highly recommended Upon completing the Yellow Black wire s connection thoroughly test the operation of this circuit 22 Gauge Dark Blue Wire Hood Input Connection Required The Hood Safety Sw...

Page 12: ...two different methods of monitoring the vehicle during the remote starting process Consider both methods before deciding which one to use Normally the Smart Start method is used especially for diesel...

Page 13: ...sensing input must be adjusted and Programmable Feature 5 offers two levels of the starter motor preset cranking times To make the initial Smart Start adjustment 1 Position the selector switch for Sm...

Page 14: ...nition Switch Relay Switch Ignition OPTIONAL AU SOCKET SPDT RELAY FOR ANTI GRIND FEATURE White Parking Light Output Hood Pin Switch Y Green Starter Yellow Accessory Blue Ignition Orange Output When Ac...

Page 15: ...LIGHT OUTPUT BLACK GROUND LT BLUE IGNITION CONTROL OUTPUT BLUE IGNITION OUTPUT RED 12V INPUT RED 12V INPUT YELLOW ACCESSORY OUTPUT GREEN STARTER OUTPUT WIRING DIAGRAM OVERVIEW Black Ground SMART START...

Page 16: ...od the Orange Black wire reads the engine speed tach informa tion from a wire in the vehicle The Orange Black wire connects to the vehicle s tach wire which is found in the engine compartment although...

Page 17: ...to the vehicle s 12 Volt parking light circuit as shown in the accompanying diagrams The correct wire will show 12 Volts only when the headlight switch is in the Parking Light and Head Light positions...

Page 18: ...be diode isolated requiring the use of two IN4006 diodes Dash Board Lights Control Module Parking Lights Light Switch White Wire Typical Parking Lights Connection Right Side Circuit White Wire Light...

Page 19: ...Pulse Activation programmable feature may be used to activate the remote start operation This feature is typically used with an existing keyless entry system Should it be desired to activate the RS un...

Page 20: ...relay Note Connect 12 gauge Green starter wire to the motor side of the cut wire 20 22 Gauge Orange Wire Anti Grind Output Connection If Desired The function of the Orange wire is to provide a 250mA N...

Page 21: ...uit it can still be used by simply reversing the polarity with an optional relay 22 Gauge Light Blue Wire Ignition Control Out put Connection If Needed Since the RS 3A is activated by a host unit the...

Page 22: ...e vehicle an optional relay is needed connected to this wire as shown in the diagram on the next page This harness which plugs into the Red 3 pin port on the control module can be used if needed to co...

Page 23: ...l Omega bypass modules for OEM security systems utilizing resistors in the ignition switch or transponders in the ignition key 85 86 87a 87 Coil 30 To Additional Ignition Circuit Red Wire Optional Rel...

Page 24: ...the Features Programming Mode this switched is toggled on and off within 7 seconds of the ignition switch being turned Off Valet Switch The RS 3A has three programmable features These features can be...

Page 25: ...ramming Mode and changing features 1 Turn the ignition switch On then Off 2 Within 7 seconds flip the Valet Switch on and off 5 times The parking lights flash once indicating Features Programming Mode...

Page 26: ...l the feature is in the desired setting 5 Select another feature by repeating step 3 or allow the unit to exit Features Programming Mode by simply not performing any programming actions after 8 second...

Page 27: ...s the Pink Start Acti vation Input wire s operation so that two Negative pulses instead of one is required for an external device to activate the remote starting feature This feature allows an existin...

Page 28: ...transferable and does not apply to any product damaged by accident physical or electrical misuse or abuse improper installation alteration any use contrary to its intended function unauthorized servic...