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Glossary of terms
Automatic Engine Disable (AED): This feature protect the vehicle from being stolen at all times,
regardless of whether or not the alarm is armed. If AED is programmed on, the starter of the
vehicle will be disabled 30 seconds after the ignition is turned off.
Control Unit: The "brain" of your system. Usually hidden under the dash area of the vehicle. It
houses the microprocessor which monitors your vehicle and controls all of the system's functions.
Fail Safe Starter Kill: An automatic switch controlled by the security system which prevents the
vehicle’s starter from cranking whenever the system is armed. The vehicle is never prevented from
cranking when the system is disarmed, in Valet mode, or should the starter interrupt switch itself
fail. Your system is ready for this feature, however installation may require additional labour.
Input: A physical connection to the system. An input can be provided by a sensor, pinswitch or
through an existing system in the vehicle, such as ignition or courtesy lights.
In-vehicle status LED: A light mounted somewhere in the vehicle. It is used to indicate the status
of your system. It is also used to report triggers and faults in the system or sensors.
LCD: This is a Liquid Crystal Display used on your remote transmitter to display your vehicles
status/alarm information.
Shock Sensor: This is a sensor mounted in the vehicle that is designed to pick up impacts to the
vehicle or glass.
Siren: Noise generating device usually installed in the engine compartment of the vehicle. It is
responsible for generating the "chirps" you hear, as well as the six tones you hear while the alarm
is triggered.
Transmitter: Hand-held, remote control which operates the various functions of your system.
Trigger or Triggered Sequence: This is what happens when the alarm "goes off" or "trips". The
triggered response of your system consists of the siren sounding and parking light flashing for the
programmed duration.
Valet Button: A small push-button switch mounted somewhere inside the vehicle. It is used to
override the alarm when a transmitter is lost or damaged, or to enter or exit Valet mode.
VRS
®
: This feature is designed to ensure that any unauthorized user of your vehicle (even if using
your keys and remote control) will not be able to permanently separate you from your vehicle.
Warn Away
®
Response: Lighter impacts to the vehicle will generate the Warning Zone response. It
consists of several seconds of siren chirps and parking light flashes.
Zone: A zone is a separate input that the alarm can recognize as unique. Each input to the system
is connected to a particular zone. Two or more inputs often share the same zone.
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