Viper 480XV Owner Manual - Page 45

glossary of terms ASK Amplitude Shift Keying-a method of transmitting data. 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. 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. 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. 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 tones you hear while the alarm is triggered. Transmitter: Hand-held, remote control which operates the various functions of your system. 46 © 2005 directed electronics, inc.