Audiovox APS-15R User Manual

Model APS-15R

REMOTE CONTROL AUTO SECURITY SYSTEM

INSTALLATION MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Pre-Installation ..............................................................................................................................1

Mounting Components ................................................................................................................ 2

Wiring The System .................................................................................................................... 2-4

Completing Installation ................................................................................................................4

Wiring Diagram .......................................................................................................................... ...5

Wiring Reference .......................................................................................................................... 6

Notes ..............................................................................................................................................7

TABLE DES MATIERES

Préparation à l'installation ...........................................................................................................8

Montage des Composants ...........................................................................................................9

Câblage du Système ................................................................................................................9-11

Finition de l'installation ..............................................................................................................11

Câblage ........................................................................................................................................12

Chaîne Porte-clefs ......................................................................................................................13

Remarque ....................................................................................................................................14

INDICE

Preinstalación .............................................................................................................................15

Instalación de componentes .....................................................................................................16

Cableado del sistema .............................................................................................................16-18

Terminación de la instalación ....................................................................................................18

Cableado ......................................................................................................................................19

Referencia....................................................................................................................................20

Notas.............................................................................................................................................21

Model APS-15R

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.
As a “Passive” alarm,the system will automatically arm itself approximately 30 seconds after the ignition key is turned 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.
To make the system operate as an “Active” alarm, simply un-plug the quick disconnect terminals located on the small black wire

loop coming out of the control module.

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. To make
this system operate as a hardwire alarm, cut the small green wire loop coming out of the control module.
NOTE: When “Passive Arming” and “Voltage Sensing” are selected, you must hardwire the driver’s door pin switch or passive

arming will never 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.

DOOR LOCK / UNLOCK OUTPUTS:

This system provides negative (ground) pulsed door lock outputs, which allows direct connection to some (3 wire ground switched)
OEM factory installed power door lock control relays. These outputs have a maximum current capability of 300 mA.
Whenconnecting to vehicles that use a 3 wire positive switched, or 4 or 5wirealternating polarity door lock control circuit, the optional
AS-9159 Door Lock Interface is required.

FUTURE REFERENCE CHART:

As an added convenience to the professional security installer, a chart has been printed in this guide for recording wire colors,
component mounting locations, and any other useful tips particular to the vehicle you are working on. Taking a few extra moments
on each installation to fill in the chart, can save you valuable time in the future.

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INSTALLATION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS:

CONTROL MODULE:

Select a mounting location inside the passenger compartment (up behind the dash), and secure using two screws provided.
The control module can also be secured in place using cable ties.
Do not mount the control module in the engine compartment, as it is not waterproof. You should also avoid mounting the unit directly
ontofactoryinstalled electronic components. These components may cause RFinterference,whichcanresultin poor transmitter range
or intermittent operation.

SIREN:

Select a mounting location in the engine compartment that is well protected from access below the vehicle. Avoid areas near high heat
components or moving parts within the engine compartment. To prevent water retention, the flared end of the siren must be pointed
downward when mounted.
Mount the siren to the selected location using the screws and bracket provided.

HOOD OR TRUNK PIN SWITCH:

A pin switch is included for use in protecting the hood or trunk (or hatchback) of the vehicle.
The switch must always be mounted to a grounded, metal surface of the vehicle. It is important to select a location where water cannot
flow or collect, and to avoid all drip “gutters” on hood and trunk fender walls. Choose locations that are protected by rubber gaskets
when the hood or trunk lid is closed.
The pin switch can be mounted using the bracket provided, or direct mounted by drilling a 9/32" diameter mounting hole.
Keepinmindthatwhenproperlymounted,the plunger of the pin switch should depress at least 1/4" when the hood or trunk lid is closed.

DASH MOUNTED L.E.D.:

A small red L.E.D. is included that will serve as a visual indicator of the alarm status. It should be installed in the dash, located where
it can be easily seen from outside the vehicle, yet not be distracting to the driver.
Once a location has been selected, check behind the panel for wire routing access, and to confirm the drill will not damage any existing
components as it passes through the panel.
Drill a 15/64" diameter hole, and pass the red and blue wires from the L.E.D. through the hole, from the front of the panel. Firmly press
the body of the L.E.D. into the hole until fully seated.

VALET SWITCH:

Select a desired mounting location for the switch, that is easily accessible to the driver of the vehicle.
The switch does not have to be concealed, however, concealing the switch is always recommended, as this provides an even higher
level of security to the vehicle. The switch may be mounted below the dash using one of the brackets provided, or mounted in the dash
by drilling a 1/4" diameter hole in the location. Be sure to check behind the dash for adequate clearance for the body of the switch,
and to confirm that the drill will not damage any existing components as it passes through the dash.
Whichever mounting method is used, make certain the back of the switch is accessible for wiring later in the installation.

WIRING THE SYSTEM:

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 willtrigger 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.
Involtage sensing applications, the closer to the battery that the redfused 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.

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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 toa+12VDCconstant battery source.

YELLOW WIRE: + 12 VDC IGNITION SOURCE

Connect this wire to a source that is hot when the key is in the on, accessory, and crank positions, and off when the key is in the off
position.

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.

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.

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.

PURPLE WIRE: + DOOR TRIGGER

If the vehicle’s door courtesy light switches havea+12volt output when the door is opened ( most Fords and some Imports ), you
mustconnect this wire to the positive output from one of thedoor switches. In most cases, the purple wire will only needtobe connected
to one door switch, no matter how many doors the vehicle has.

WARNING: Do not use the purple wire if the vehicle has ground output type door switches. (see BROWN WIRE)

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 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)

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.

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.

GREY WIRE: VALET SWITCH

Connect the grey wire from the alarm harness to the grey wire from the valet switch. Connect the black wire from the valet switch
to chassis ground.

DARK BLUE w/WHITE TRACER WIRE: L.E.D.

Connect the blue w/white wire from the alarm harness to the blue wire from the dash mounted LED. Connect the red wire from the
dash LED to a fused +12 VDC battery source.

NOTE: Always connect the blue LED wire first. This will prevent permanent damage to the LED.

RED & GREEN 2 PIN CONNECTOR: DOOR LOCK OUTPUTS

These wires will provide a pulsed ground output to the factory door lock control relay.
The maximum current draw through these outputs must not exceed 300 mA.

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3 WIRE GROUND SWITCHED DOOR LOCKS

In this application, the red wire provides a ground pulse during arming, or the 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, or the 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
4 WIRE POLARITY REVERSAL and
5 WIRE ALTERNATING 12 VOLT
DOOR LOCK CONTROL CIRCUITS

In these applications, the AS 9159 Door Lock Interface (or equivalent 30 A 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 its full length, and cable tie into place where it cannot be

damaged. Avoid wrapping this wire around major, high current wire looms.

WIREDRESSING:Always wrap the alarm wires in convoluted tubing, or with aspiralwrapof 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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VEHICLE MAKE:

MODEL:
YEAR:

WIRING

ALARM WIRE

COLOR

RED

BLACK
YELLOW

BROWN

PURPLE
WHITE

OPTIONAL DOOR LOCK WIRING

TYPE OF DOOR LOCK CIRCUIT:

LOCK

UNLOCK

CONTROL MODULE LOCATION:

VEHICLE WIRE

LOCATION

COLOR

L.E.D. LOCATION:

VALET SWITCH LOCATION:

SIREN LOCATION:

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