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glossary of terms Control Unit: The "brain" of your system. Usually hidden underneath the dash area of the vehicle. The control unit houses the microprocessor which monitors your vehicle and controls all system functions. Fail-Safe Starter Kill: An automatic switch controlled by your system that 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 if the starter interrupt switch itself fails. Your system has feature-ready circuitry for the starter interrupt, however installation may require additional labor. Input: A physical connection to the system. An input can be provided by a sensor, pinswitch or by existing systems in the vehicle, such as ignition or courtesy lights. LED: A red light mounted at a discretionary location inside the vehicle. It is used to indicate the status of your system and as a visual deterrent. Protected Entry: A protected entry is a door, hood, trunk, sliding window, camper door or any other opening into the vehicle that can be connected to the alarm with a switch. Shock Sensor: This system has a dual zone shock sensor. This sensor is mounted in the vehicle and designed to pick up impacts to the vehicle or glass. Lighter impacts will generate a Warn Away © 2002 directed electronics, inc. 47

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glossary of terms
Control Unit:
The “brain” of your system. Usually hidden under-
neath the dash area of the vehicle. The control unit houses the
microprocessor which monitors your vehicle and controls all
system functions.
Fail-Safe Starter Kill:
An automatic switch controlled by your
system that 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 if the
starter interrupt switch itself fails. Your system has feature-ready
circuitry for the starter interrupt, however installation may
require additional labor.
Input:
A physical connection to the system. An input can be
provided by a sensor, pinswitch or by existing systems in the
vehicle, such as ignition or courtesy lights.
LED:
A red light mounted at a discretionary location inside the
vehicle. It is used to indicate the status of your system and as a
visual deterrent.
Protected Entry:
A protected entry is a door, hood, trunk, sliding
window, camper door or any other opening into the vehicle that
can be connected to the alarm with a switch.
Shock Sensor:
This system has a dual zone shock sensor. This
sensor is mounted in the vehicle and designed to pick up impacts
to the vehicle or glass. Lighter impacts will generate a Warn Away
© 2002 directed electronics, inc.
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