Viper 3305V Owner Manual - Page 40

Glossary of Terms Document Terminology ASK Amplitude Shift Keying-a method of transmitting data. Companion 1-way Remote Control A hand-held remote control, also called transmitter that operates the various functions of your system but does not provide message display.. Control Button (Valet Switch) A small push button, also called the valet switch or valet button, that is connected to the "brain". It is used to override disarm the alarm when a remote is not available, to enter or exit Valet Mode, and to program the system. Control Module (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. FailSafe Starter Kill A switch controlled by the security system which once activated prevents the vehicle's starter from cranking, when 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 fails. Installation may require additional labor. Input A physical connection to the system. Input may be provided by a sensor, a pinswitch or through an existing system in the vehicle, such as ignition or courtesy lights. LCD Liquid Crystal Display, the screen on the 2-way remote con- trol. It displays the vehicle status using symbols and icons, such as alarm information. 2-way remote control A hand-held remote control, also called transmitter, that operates the various functions of your system and receives messages and pages from the system. Siren Noise generating device usually installed in the engine compartment of the vehicle. It generates the "chirps" and the six tones you hear when the alarm is triggered. © 2012 Directed. All rights reserved. 37