Audiovox PS-230i User Manual

Model PS-230i

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REMOTE CONTROL AUTO SECURITY SYSTEM

INSTALLATION MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

Wiring The System .................................................................................................................... 3,4

Completing Installation ................................................................................................................5

WiringDiagram................................................................................................................................6

Wiring Reference .......................................................................................................................7

Notes ..............................................................................................................................................8

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Model PS-230i

REMOTE CONTROLAUTO SECURITY SYSTEM

Installation Manual

PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES:

AUTO LOCK / UNLOCK: DIP SWITCH #1

The system is shipped with this feature activated.
Any time the ignition key is turned to the off position, the doors will automatically unlock. Any time the ignition key is turned
to the on position, the doors will automatically lock.
To disable the auto lock / unlock feature, move dip switch number 1 to the “off” position.

PASSIVE / ACTIVE DOOR LOCK SELECTION: DIP SWITCH #2

This feature will only affect the operation of the system if the passive arming feature is selected.
When active door lock is selected, the doors will only lock when the transmitter button is pressed. When the alarm is allowed to
arm passively, at the end of the 30 second arming cycle, the doors will not automatically lock. The system is shipped in the active
door lock mode, therefore, no modifications are required for this feature.
When passive door lock is selected, when the alarm is allowed to arm passively, at the end of the 30 second arming cycle, the doors

will automatically lock. To program this feature, move dip switch number 2 to the on position.

PASSIVE / ACTIVE ARMING SELECTION: DIP SWITCH #3

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. When the optional door lock interface is installed, the
doors will operate according to the position of dip switch number 2.
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, move dip switch number 3 to the off position.

VOLTAGE SENSE / HARDWIRE SELECTION: DIP SWITCH #4

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 hardwiresystem, thealarm will trigger any timea door,hood, trunk, etc.is opened,by wiringdirectly to theswitches. Thismeans
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, move dip switch number 4 to the off position.
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.

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 or #3 on the transmitter, depending
upon programming (see transmitter programming guide). It is a delayed ground pulse (300 mA maximum), and can be used to
control:

 Optional trunk release relay AS-9256  Optional window roll up AS-9153  Optional remote starter AS-9151N

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CHANNEL 3 OUTPUT: (Transmitter Only)

The Remote Transmitter of this system provides three radio frequency signals. The third signal of the transmitter may be used
to control an additional vehicle with a similar Audiovox PS-Series alarm or an optional Audiovox Remote Garage Door Opener
(AS-9154).

CHANNEL 3 OUTPUT (Transmitter Only) : Alternate Option

The transmitters included in this alarm incorporate an additional independent 3rd radio frequency channel. Although the alarm
module will only respond to 2 channels, the 3rd frequency can be programmed to an optional 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.
In addition, the garage door interface receiver can be directly wired into the vehicle to offer a third remote control option. Since
this is a set of relay contacts, the receiver can be used to provide a selectable positive or negative pulse.

REMOTE ENTRY ILLUMINATION (Optional Relay Required) :

This system provides a ground output (300 mA maximum) to drive an external relay that can be used to illuminate the dome light
for 30 seconds whenever the system is disarmed.
This circuit will flash the interior dome light when the alarm is triggered. Since a relay is required (not included), this feature can
be used with both positive and negative switched dome light circuits.

DOOR LOCK / UNLOCK OUTPUTS:

This system provides both (+) & (-) pulsed door lock outputs, for direct connection to most OEM factory installed door lock control
relays. These outputs have a maximum current capability of 300 mA, therefore, external relays must be used on switching circuits
requiring more than 300 mA or with 4 or 5 wire polarity reversal door lock control circuits.
The optional AS-9159, Door Lock Interface, is available to simplify the wiring of these circuits.

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.

TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING:

The transmitters included in this kit have been programed at the factory for the Channel 1 (arm, disarm, and panic function) only.
Any additional programming, receiver Channel 2 or additional RF functions, must be programmed at the time of installation. These
functions can be assigned to transmitter buttons #2 or #3.
Refer to the transmitter programming guide, included in this package, for more details regarding transmitter button assignments
and system functions.

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 notmount the control module in the engine compartment, as it is not waterproof. You should also avoid mounting the unit directly
ontofactory installedelectroniccomponents. Thesecomponentsmay cause RFinterference, which canresult in poortransmitter range
or intermittent operation.

SIREN:

Select amounting location inthe 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.

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HOOD & TRUNK PIN SWITCHES:

Two pin switches are included for use in protecting the hood and trunk (or hatchback) of the vehicle.
Theswitches mustalways be mountedto a grounded,metal surface ofthe vehicle. Itis important toselect alocationwhere watercannot
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 switches can be mounted using the brackets and screws provided, or direct mounted by drilling a 9/32" diameter mounting
hole.
Keep in mind that when properly mounted, 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 1/4" 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 wires of the switch will reach the module's mating connector discussed later
in the installation.

WIRING THE SYSTEM:

RED w/ WHITE TRACE 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 alsodetect theswitching onof parkingor headlamps, and in many cases willtrigger thealarm whena thermostatically controlled
electronic radiator cooling fan switches on.
Itis recommended thatwhen installing thissysteminto vehicles withelectronic “after fans”,theprocedure for REDw/WHITE TRACE
FUSED WIRE - (HARDWIRE) should be followed.
Involtage sensing applications,thecloser tothebattery that thered/ white wireis connected, thelesssensitive the voltagesensecircuitry
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 w/ WHITE TRACE 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. Move dip switch
# 4 to the "OFF" position. Connect the red/white 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, run, 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.

LIGHT GREEN WIRE: (-) INSTANT TRIGGER ZONE 1

This isan instant on ground trigger wire. This wire (zone) should be reserved for connection to optional ground output triggerdevices
such as motion and/or shock impact sensors.

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DARK GREEN WIRE: (-) INSTANT TRIGGER ZONE 2

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 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: 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)

DARK GREEN w/ WHITE TRACE WIRE: ENTRY ILLUMINATION (300 mA max.)

The dark green w/ white trace wire provides a 30 second ground signal whenever the system is disarmed, and pulses ground
whenever the system is triggered.
It should be used to provide the (optional) entry lighting, and to flash the vehicle's dome light while the alarm is sounding.
This is a transistorized, low current output, and should only be used to drive an external relay coil.
Connect the dark green with white trace wire to terminal 86 of the AS-9256 relay (or equivalent 30 A automotive relay), and wire the
remaining relay contacts according to the polarity of the dome light circuit in the vehicle.

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 red, positive wire of the siren. Secure the black ground wire of the siren to chassis ground.

ORANGE WIRE: 300 mA GROUND OUTPUT WHEN ARMED

This wire is provided to control the starter cut relay. Connect the orange wire to terminal 86 of the 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.

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 BLUE WIRE: 300 mA PULSED OUTPUT/CHANNEL 2:

The dark blue wirepulses to ground via an independent RFchannel fromthe 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, 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.

GREY & BLACK 2 PIN (blue) CONNECTOR: VALET SWITCH

Route the two conductor, blue connector from the valet switch to the alarm control module, and plug it into the mating blue connector
on the end of the module.

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RED & BLUE WIRES: DASH MOUNTED L.E.D.

Route the two conductor,white connector (red and blue wires) fromthe L.E.D.to the alarm control module,and plugit into the mating
white connector on the end of the module.

RED & GREEN 2 PIN (white) CONNECTOR: DOOR LOCK OUTPUTS

These wireswill provide either a pulsed ground output to the factory door lock control relay, or a pulsed+ 12 voltoutput 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, 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

In this application, the red wire provides a positive pulse during disarming, or the 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, or the 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.

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.

WIRE DRESSING:Always wrap the alarm wiresin convolutedtubing, or with a spiralwrap 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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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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NOTES:

ADDITIONAL NOTES AND SKETCHES:

Printed in U.S.A. Audiovox Corp., 150 Marcus Blvd. Hauppauge, N.Y. 11788 Form No. 128-4780A

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