Audiovox Automobile Alarm APS 15KB User Manual

Model APS-15KB  
REMOTE CONTROL  
AUTO SECURITY SYSTEM  
Installation Manual  
PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES:  
PASSIVE / ACTIVE ARMING SELECTION:  
This alarm can be programmed to operate as either a “PASSIVE” or “ACTIVE” arming security system.  
AsaPassivealarm, thesystemwillautomaticallyarmitselfapproximately30secondsaftertheignitionkeyisturned  
off, one door is opened, then all vehicle doors are closed, (arming is suspended until the last door is closed). This  
feature protects the vehicle in the event you forget to arm the system using the keychain transmitter.  
This system is shipped in the passive mode, therefore no modifications are required to make the system operate  
as a “Passive” alarm.  
As an “Active” alarm, the system can only be armed using the keychain transmitter. There will be no backup  
automatic arming.  
Caution: Be certain the module is disconnected from the main wiring harness before attempting to cut the wire  
loops. This will prevent shorting of the control module and any damage to the vehicle.  
To make the system operate as an “Active” alarm, open the access door located in the module's case,  
and cut the small Black Loop Wire.  
VOLTAGE SENSE / HARDWIRE SELECTION:  
This alarm can be wired to operate as a Voltage Sensing or a Hardwire system.  
As a voltage sensing system, the alarm will trigger any time an entry point that illuminates a courtesy light is opened.  
The system is shipped in the voltage sensing mode, therefore, no modifications are required to make this system  
a voltage sensing alarm.  
As a hardwire system, the alarm will trigger any time a door, hood, trunk, etc. is opened, by wiring directly to the  
switches. This means that if the courtesy light is burned out, or the courtesy light fuse is blown, the alarm will continue  
to protect all points of entry.  
Caution: Be certain the module is disconnected from the main wiring harness before attempting to cut the wire  
loops. This will prevent shorting of the control module and any damage to the vehicle.  
To make this system operate as a hardwire alarm, open the access door located in the module's case,  
and cut the small Green Loop Wire.  
NOTE: When “Passive Arming” and “Voltage Sensing” are selected, you must hardwire the driver’s door pin switch  
or passive arming will not be initiated.  
STARTER DISABLE:  
This system provides an output to control an optional starter cut relay (not included).  
When this option is installed, any time the system is armed, the vehicles starting circuit is inoperable.  
CHANNEL 2 OUTPUT:  
This system provides an additional hardwire remote output to control an assortment of optional upgrades.  
This output is an independent channel from the transmitter and is controlled by button #2 on the transmitter. It is  
a delayed ground pulse (300 mA maximum), and can be used to control:  
l Optional trunk release relay AS-9256  
l Optional remote starter AS-9075  
l Optional window roll up AS-9153  
CHANNEL 3 : (TRANSMITTER ONLY)  
The transmitters included in this alarm incorporate an additional independent 3rd radio channel. Although the alarm  
module will only respond to 2 channels, the 3rd radio channel can be programmed to an option garage door interface  
(AS-9154). The AS-9154 has its own on-board programmable receiver and is designed to operate with most existing  
automatic garage door openers.  
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and mount the sensor using the two screws provided. The shock sensor can also be secured to any fixed  
brace behind the dash using tie straps. Whichever mounting method is selected, make certain that the  
sensitivity adjustment is accessible for use later in the installation.  
WIRING THE SYSTEM:  
WHITE WIRE: + 12 VDC PULSED PARKING LIGHT OUTPUT ( 15 A MAX )  
This wire is provided to flash the vehicle’s parking lights.  
Connect the white wire to the positive side of one of the vehicle’s parking lights.  
RED FUSED WIRE - (VOLTAGE SENSING): + 12 VDC CONSTANT BATTERY SOURCE  
This wire controls the sensitivity of the voltage sensing circuit, which detects the turning on of an interior light when  
a door is opened. It will also detect the switching on of parking or headlamps and in many cases will trigger the alarm  
when a thermostatically controlled electronic radiator cooling fan switches on.  
It is recommended that when installing this system into vehicles with electronic “after fans”, the procedure for RED  
FUSED WIRE - (HARDWIRE) should be followed.  
In voltage sensing applications, the closer to the battery that the red fused wire is connected, the less sensitive the  
voltage sense circuitry will be. Moving this connection point to the fuse panel will increase the sensitivity and  
connecting to the courtesy lamp fuse in the vehicle will provide maximum sensitivity of the voltage sense circuit.  
RED FUSED WIRE - (HARDWIRE): + 12 VDC CONSTANT BATTERY SOURCE  
When hardwiring the control module to pin switches at all entry points, the voltage sense circuit must be disabled.  
Cut the green wire loop from the alarm control module. Connect the red fused wire to a + 12 VDC constant battery  
source.  
DARK BLUE WIRE: 300 mA PULSED OUTPUT/CHANNEL 2  
The dark blue wire pulses to ground via an independent RF channel from the keychain transmitter. This is a  
transistorized, low current output, and should only be used to drive an external relay coil.  
WARNING: Connecting the dark blue wire to the high current switched output of trunk release circuits, or some  
remote starter trigger inputs, will damage the control module.  
Connect the dark blue wire to terminal 86 of the AS-9256 relay (or equivalent 30 A automotive relay),  
and wire the remaining relay contacts to perform the selected function of channel 2.  
WHITE w/ BLACK TRACE WIRE: POSITIVE OUTPUT TO SIREN  
Route this wire through a rubber grommet in the firewall, and to the siren location.  
Connect the white/black wire to the positive wire of the siren. Secure the black ground wire of the siren to chassis  
ground.  
BLACK WIRE: CHASSIS GROUND  
Connect this wire to a solid, metal part of the vehicle’s chassis.  
Do not confuse this wire with the thin black antenna wire that exits the control module independently.  
YELLOW WIRE: + 12 VDC IGNITION SOURCE  
Connect this wire to a source that is hot when the key is in the on and in the crank positions. The source must be  
off when the key is in the off position.  
DARK GREEN WIRE: (-) INSTANT TRIGGER  
This is an instant on ground trigger wire. It must be connected to the previously installed hood and trunk pin switches.  
BROWN WIRE: - DOOR TRIGGER  
If the vehicle’s door courtesy light switches have a - ground output when the door is opened (GM and most Imports)  
you must connect this wire to the negative output from one of the door switches. In most cases, the brown wire will  
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only need to be connected to one door switch, no matter how many doors the vehicle has.  
WARNING: Do not use the brown wire if the vehicle has + 12 Volt output type door switches. (see PURPLE  
WIRE)  
PURPLE WIRE: + DOOR TRIGGER  
If the vehicle’s door courtesy light switches have a + 12 volt output when the door is opened ( most Fords and some  
Imports ), you must connect this wire to the positive output from one of the door switches. In most cases, the purple  
wire will only need to be connected to one door switch, no matter how many doors the vehicle has.  
WARNING: Donot use the purple wire if the vehicle has ground output type door switches. (see BROWN WIRE)  
ORANGE WIRE: GROUND OUTPUT WHEN ARMED  
This wire is provided to control the optional (not included) starter cut relay. Connect the orange wire to terminal 86  
of the AS-9256 relay (or equivalent 30A automotive relay), and wire the remaining relay contacts as shown in the  
wiring diagram.  
IMPORTANT: Audiovox does not recommend using this relay to interrupt the ignition wire. Only connect  
this relay to the low current starter solenoid feed wire, as indicated on the wiring diagram  
of the AS-9256.  
VALET SWITCH: 2 Pin Blue Connector  
Route the grey and black wires in the 2 pin connector from the valet switch to the control module, and  
plug it into the mating blue connector on the side of the module.  
DASH MOUNTED LED: 2 Pin White Connector  
Route the red and blue wires in the 2 pin white connector from the LED to the control module, and plug  
it into the mating white connector on the side of the module.  
RED & GREEN 2 PIN CONNECTOR: DOOR LOCK OUTPUTS  
These wires will provide either a pulsed ground output to the factory door lock control relay, or a pulsed  
+ 12 volt output to the factory door lock control relay. In either case, the maximum current draw through  
these outputs must not exceed 300 mA.  
3 Wire Ground Switched Door Locks  
In this application, the red wire provides a ground pulse during arming (pulsed ground lock) output.  
Connect the red wire to the wire that provides a low current ground signal from the factory door lock  
switch to the factory door lock control relay.  
The green wire provides a ground pulse during disarming (pulsed ground unlock) output. Connect the  
green wire to the wire that provides a low current ground signal from the factory door unlock switch to the  
factory door lock control relay.  
3 Wire Positive Switched Door Locks  
In this application, the red wire provides a positive pulse during disarming (pulsed + 12 volt unlock)  
output. Connect the red wire to the wire that provides a low current positive signal from the factory door  
unlock switch to the factory door lock control relay.  
The green wire provides a positive pulse during arming (pulsed + 12 volt lock) output. Connect the  
green wire to the wire that provides a low current positive signal from the factory door lock switch to the  
factory door lock control relay.  
Resistive Circuits, As Well As 4 Wire Polarity Reversal and 5 Wire Alternating 12 Volt Door Lock Control  
Circuits  
These applications require the use of additional components which may include relays, fixed resistors, or for  
convenience, the AS 9159 Door Lock Interface. Refer to the AUDIOVOX Door Lock Wiring Supplement and or the  
Audiovox fax back service for information on your particular vehicle for properly connecting to these types of  
circuits.  
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In these applications, the AS 9159 Door Lock Interface ( or equivalent 30A automotive relays ) must be  
used. Refer to the AUDIOVOX Door Lock Wiring Supplement for proper connection to these types of  
circuits.  
COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION:  
Antenna Wire: Be sure to extend the thin black antenna wire to it’s full length and cable tie into place  
where it cannot be damaged. Avoid wrapping this wire around major, high current wire looms.  
Adjusting the Shock Sensor:  
Using a small screwdriver, gently turn the adjustment screw fully counterclockwise. ( DO NOT over turn  
this screw. Maximum rotation for this adjustment is 270° ). Close the hood and trunk lids, and arm the  
alarm. Wait 6 seconds for the accessories trigger zone to stabilize, then firmly strike the rear bumper with  
the side of a closed fist considering the amount of force required to break a window.  
CAUTION: Never perform this test on the vehicle’s glass, as you may break the window.  
Turn the adjustment screw clockwise ( increasing sensitivity ) about ¼ turn and re-test. Repeat this  
procedure until the alarm sounds when the bumper is struck.  
WARNING ! Setting the sensitivity too high can cause false alarms due to noise vibrations from passing  
trucks and heavy equipment. To decrease sensitivity, turn the adjustment screw counter  
clockwise.  
Wire Dressing: Always wrap the alarm wires in convoluted tubing, or with a spiral wrap of electrical tape.  
Secure these looms along the routing using cable ties. This will ensure that the alarm wires are not  
damaged by falling onto hot or sharp moving surfaces in the vehicle.  
Operation: Take a few moments to check off the appropriate option boxes in the owner’s manual and to  
fully explain the operation of the system to your customer.  
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