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A10 SERIES
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM
PRODUCT MANUAL
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Limited Lifetime Warranty This vehicle security system is warranted to the original purchaser, to be free from defects in material and workmanship. The manufacturer will repair or replace at its option, and free of charge for the first twelve (12) months, any part that proves defective in material or workmanship under normal installation, use, and service, provided the product is returned to the manufacturer freight prepaid. After the first 12 month warranty period there will be a maximum serv
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Table of Contents 1. About Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 1 2. Remote Transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 2 Remote Transmitter Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 2 Adding/Replacing Transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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About Your System Congratulations on your purchase of this state-of-the-art vehicle security system from ScyTek Electronics. With proper installation this system will provide superior protection and performance for many years to come. System Contents: • Main Unit • Two 2-Button Remote Transmitters • High Output 6-tone Siren • Dual Stage Shock Sensor • Status LED • Valet Switch * Options and Accessories This ScyTek system includes several optional inputs and outputs allowing the creation of
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Remote Transmitters Remote Transmitter Description LED Button 1 Button 2 The Astra A10 is supplied with (2) two-button Remote Transmitters used to control system operations. Button 1 Arms and Disarms the system and when held for 2 seconds, activates the system’s Panic feature. Button 1 also locks and unlocks the doors when the system is in Valet Mode. Button 2 Arms and Disarms the system silently and when held for 2 seconds or more, activates the Auxiliary 1 output. This output will remain on
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Battery Replacement Your Remote Transmitter uses a 12 volt alkaline battery (type 23A), which will require replacement in time. Depending on the amount of use, the battery may last up to six months or more before it needs replacement. When the battery needs replacing, the system’s operating range will decrease or the transmitter LED may not be as bright. In order to change the battery, first remove 2 screws from the back of the transmitter and separate the top and bottom halves of the case. W
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System Operation Remote Arming The system monitors 3 independent areas (zones) while armed: doors, hood/trunk, and shock sensor input. To Arm the System: 1. Turn off the ignition. 2. Press Button 1. · The siren will chirp once.* · The doors will lock. · The parking lights will flash once. · The LED will turn on red, to indicate the starter defeat is activated. 3. 5 seconds after Arming: · The LED will start blinking to indicate that the doors and hood/trunk inputs are being monitored. * Dur
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Passive Arming When programmed for the optional Passive Arming feature, the system arms itself automatically, each time the ignition is turned off and all of the doors, hood, and trunk are closed. To start the Passive Arming Process: 1. Turn off the ignition.* 2. Open the door and exit the vehicle. · Once all doors are closed and the dome light is off, the LED will begin flashing rapidly. 3. After 30 seconds, · The siren will chirp. · The parking lights will flash. · The doors will lock
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Optional Coded Emergency Override As an extra measure of security, the system is equipped with an optional Coded Emergency Override feature. Once an Emergency Override Code is chosen and programmed during installation, the system can no longer be disarmed using the standard override procedure. To Emergency Override the system using the Code: 1. Follow steps 1-3 above. 2. Press the override switch a number of times equal to the Disarm code, and continue holding for 10 seconds on the last press
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Extended Features Ignition Controlled Door Locks For added safety, the Ignition Door Locking feature allows vehicles equipped with power door lock systems to automatically lock the doors when the ignition is turned on, and unlock the doors after the ignition key is turned off. If a door is open when the ignition is turned on, the ignition locking feature is disabled to protect against locking the keys inside the vehicle. Dome Light Activation If the optional Dome Light Activation feature is i
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System Installation 1. Thoroughly read and become familiar with the installation instructions before beginning the installation. 2. Review system contents: Main Unit (2) Two-Button Remote Transmitters Siren Shock Sensor Harnesses • 8-Pin main harness • 4-Pin main harness • 4-Pin shock sensor harness • 3-Pin door lock harness • LED harness • Override Switch harness 3. Verify with the owner, the mounting locations for all visible components, including the LED and Override switch. 4. Verify with
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Mounting the Control Unit The control unit must only be mounted in the interior of the vehicle. Do not mount the main unit in the engine compartment. Choose a mounting location that will not be easily accessible to a thief, and will not interfere with the operation of any vehicle components such as foot pedals, steering column, air vents, seat rails, etc. Do not mount the control unit until after setting the internal jumpers and performing a complete operation check of the system. After insta
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System Wiring 8-Pin Main Harness Pin 1 ORANGE WIRE: Armed Output (-) 500mA. The ORANGE wire provides a ground output while armed to activate an optional starter defeat relay or other device such as a power window control module. Pin 2 BLUE WIRE: Trunk/Hood trigger Input (-). Connect the BLUE wire to the trunk and/or optional hood pin switches. The switch must provide a ground output when opened. Pin 3 BLACK/WHITE WIRE: Dome Light Output (-) 500mA. Connect to an otptional relay (see page) fo
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System Programming Entering System Programming To enter System Programming: 1. Turn on ignition. 2. Within 5 seconds, press the valet switch 5 times. · The siren will provide one long chirp, indicating that you have entered Programming. 3. Press the valet switch the number times equal to the System Parameter you want to change. · The siren will chirp each time the valet switch is pressed. 4. Within 5 seconds, press the transmitter button corresponding to the desired operating mode for that Syst
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1. Horn Chirps with Arm & Disarm. Selects one of three modes: Normal, Horn Chirps, and Horn Chirps w/Warn. Normal. When selected, the horn will honk only when the alarm is triggered. Horn Chirps. When selected, the horn will provide the arm/disarm and trigger indications, allowing the siren installation to be skipped. Horn Chirps w/Warn. When selected, the horn will provide arm/disarm, trigger, and warn-away indications. 2. Arm Mode. Selects one of three modes: Manual Arming or Passive Ar
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Door Lock Diagrams Follow the diagrams below for connecting basic door lock systems. For Two Stage door lock systems (separately unlocks driver and passenger doors) see following pages. Negative Trigger Positive Trigger from inverter or relay from inverter or relay Reverse Polarity Vacuum Adding Actuators Astra A10 - Page 13
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Two Stage Door Lock Diagrams When connected as shown below, disarming the system will unlock only the driver’s door. Pressing the Aux 1 button will unlock all doors. Two Stage Negative Trigger Aux 1 (gray wire) Two Stage Positive Trigger Aux 1 (gray wire) Page 14 - Astra A10
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Two Stage Door Lock Diagrams cont’d Two Stage Reverse Polarity Aux 1 (gray wire) Two Stage Adding Actuators Aux 1 (gray wire) Astra A10 - Page 15
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Wiring Diagram Impact Sensor Green - Lock Out (-)500mA Blue - Unlock Out (-)500mA Valet Switch LED Orange - Starter Interrupt Output (-)500mA Blue Blue - Hood/Trunk Trigger input (-) Red Black/White - Dome light Activation Output(-)500mA Brown/White- Horn Output (-)500mA Gray - Trunk release Output (-)500mA Control Unit Brown - Siren Ouptut (+)3A A10 Green - Door Trigger Input (-) Purple - Door Trigger Input (+) White - Parking Light Output
