Black Widow BW 550 Installation Manual

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REMOTE AUTOSTART SYSTEM

WITH KEYLESS ENTRY AND NETWORK INTERFACE

Before You Begin

This system is intended for installation on vehi­cles equipped with automatic transmissions and
electronic fuel injection only! DO NOT INSTALL
THIS SYSTEM INTO A MANUAL TRANSMIS­SION VEHICLE AS IT COULD RESULT IN SERI­OUS INJURY OR DEATH.

• This product must be installed by qualified
personnel according to these instructions and
and observing all safety features.

• Verify that the vehicle is equipped with elec­tronic fuel injection and automatic transmis­sion.

• Check to see if the vehicle is equipped with
any type of factory security system.

• Check to see if there is a pin switch for the
hood, if not one must be installed.

• Verify that the vehicle starts and idles prop­erly before starting the installation.

• Always use a multi-meter when verifying
vehicle wiring.

• Before mounting the product, verify with the
customer the desired location for the valet
switch and LED.

• Set the Polarity Jumper inside the main unit
first. (see Jumper Settings, Page 12)

High-Current Wire Connections:

• RED WIRE #1 -Main power input; using the
supplied inline fuse holder, connect directly to
the vehicle’s battery or alternate power source
with a minimum 30 Amp supply.

• RED WIRE #2 - Secondary power input; see
above. Note: If not connecting directly to the
vehicle’s battery,it is recommended to use sepa­rate power sources (minimum 30 Amp each) for
each red power wire.

• BROWN WIRE - Second ignition output;
connect to the wire that switches +12V and
does not drop out during cranking. This wire
may be optionally programmed for use as a sec­ond accessory wire or second starter wire. (see
Programmable Features,Page 4)

• ORANGE WIRE - Main accessory output;
+12V output to heater and/or air conditioning
system. For cars with more than one accessory
wire add a relay(s) to power the extra accesso­ry wire(s) or program the BROWN wire for
second accessory.

• YELLOW WIRE - Main ignition output;
connect to the main ignition wire that switches
+12 V and does not drop out during cranking.

• VIOLET WIRE - Starter output;connect to the
vehicle’s starter wire.

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Main Harness:

• GREEN/WHITE WIRE - Brake switch input
wire. Connect this wire to the brake switch
wire that provides +12V when the brake pedal
is pressed. This is a safety input and must be
connected on all installations.

• BLACK/GRAY WIRE - Tachometer input. If
the Smart Start feature fails to start properly,
connect the BLACK/GRAY wire directly to the
vehicle’s tach wire or negative fuel injector wire,
and program Step #14 to Tach Start.

• WHITE/RED WIRE - Auxiliary 2 output (-)
500mA. Connect to a relay or module for an
optional feature such as power window
activation, etc.This output may be programmed
for momentary,timed, or latched operation.

• BLACK/WHITE WIRE - Dome Light output (­) 500mA. Connect to a relay to activate the
vehicle’s dome light. NOTE: The dome light
relay’s output is usually connected to the same
wire used for the door trigger input (See
GREEN and VIOLET door trigger wires).

• YELLOW WIRE - +12V Ignition input.

Connect to a main ignition wire at the ignition
switch harness.This wire shows +12V when the
ignition is on and while cranking. The voltage
must not drop when the car is starting.

• BLUE/YELLOW WIRE - Glow Plug input (+).

For diesel engines connect to the glow plug wire
in the instrument cluster that shows +12V when
the the glow plug (wait-to-start) light is on, then
shows ground when the light turns off. For
vehicle’s equipped with a negative glow plug
wire (shows ground when the wait-to-start light
is on) a relay is required. (see Relay Diagrams)

• BLUE/WHITE WIRE - Passenger Unlock
output (-) 500mA. Connect to an optional relay
to unlock the passenger doors when the system
is configured for Driver Priority Unlocking.

• BLUE/ORANGE WIRE - Ground When
Running Output (-). This wire provides a ground
when the remote start is engaged to activate an
optional factory security bypass module.

• BLACK WIRE - Ground input (-).Connect to
a solid chassis ground that is clean and free of
paint or dirt.

• RED WIRE - +12V Battery input #3. Connect

the red fused wire on the main harness to a
constant +12V source. This wire is the power
input for the module.

• VIOLET WIRE - Positive door trigger (+).
Connect to the door switch circuit wire that
shows +12V when the door is open. This type
of door circuit is usually found on Ford vehicles.

• GREEN WIRE - Negative door trigger (-).
Connect to the door switch circuit wire that
shows ground when the door is open.

• WHITE/BLACK WIRE - Hood switch input
wire (-). Connect this wire to the hood pin
switch to prevent the vehicle from starting if the
hood is open.This is a safety input and must be
connected on all installations.

• ORANGE WIRE - Locked output (-) 500mA.
Connect to a relay for optional starter defeat
and anti-grind protection. (See Relay Diagrams).

• VIOLET/WHITE WIRE - Factory Disarm
output (-). Connect to the wire that requires a
ground pulse to disarm the factory alarm. The
VIOLET/WHITE wire provides a ground pulse
when the remote transmitter is used to unlock
the doors or start the vehicle.

• WHITE/VIOLET WIRE - Factory Arm
output (-). Connect to the wire that requires a
ground pulse to arm the factory alarm. The
WHITE/VIOLET wire provides a ground pulse
when the remote start shuts down.

• BROWN WIRE - Audible status output (+) 3A.
Connect an optional siren for lock/unlock chirps.

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• GRAY WIRE - Auxiliary 1 output (-) 500mA.
Connect to a relay for optional features such as
trunk release, etc. This output is programmable
for momentary, timed, or latched operation.

• WHITE WIRE - Parking Light output (+/-)
10A relay. Connect to the vehicle’s parking light
wire.If the vehicle’s parking light circuit exceeds
10 Amps a relay is required. For vehicle’s with
independent left and right parking light circuits,
the parking light wires must be connected using
diodes to keep the circuits separate.NOTE:Do
not connect the WHITE wire to the vehicle’s
headlight circuit.

• BROWN/WHITE WIRE - Horn output (-)
500mA. Connect to an optional relay to acti-

vate the vehicle’s horn. This wire is also pro­grammable for use as a 3rd ignition output if
necessary (optional relay required).

Plug-in Connectors

4-Pin White Connector: Auxiliary Start inputs.

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or add-on start module installation only.

• WHITE WIRE - 3 pulse start input (-).
Connect to the door lock wire of an OEM
security/keyless entry system. Pressing the sys­tem’s lock button 3 times within 3 seconds will
start the vehicle.

• BLACK WIRE - Not Used.

• BLUE WIRE - Auxiliary start input (-).
Connect to the auxiliary output wire from an
aftermarket security system.

• RED WIRE - Not Used.
2-Pin Blue Connector: Plug-in connector for

Valet switch. Mount the switch in an area that
is easily accessible from the driver’s position.

2-Pin Red Connector: Plug-in connector for
LED. Mount LED in an area where it may be
easily seen from either side of the vehicle.

3-Pin White Door Lock Connector: Plug-in
connector for door lock harness or optional

door lock relay module (PDLM-3).

• BLUE WIRE - Unlock output (-) 500mA.

• RED WIRE - Relay trigger only (+) 300mA.
Low current output for relay modules,or invert­ers. Do NO

T use as a power source for door

lock relays.

• GREEN WIRE - Lock output (-) 500mA.
3-Pin White Network Connector: The plug-in

network connector port is on the side of the
main module. This network port may be used
with the optional personal computer interface
for diagnostics, software customization and
expanded programming options. The network
also offers connection to optional accessories.

Entering Programming

To enter System Programming:

1. Turn on ignition.

2. Within 5 seconds, press valet switch 5
times.

• The lights will flash 3 times, indicating that

you have entered Programming.

3. Press the valet switch the number times
equal to the Feature you want to change.

• The lights will flash each time the valet

switch is pressed.

4. Within 5 seconds, press the transmitter
button corresponding to the desired oper­ating mode for that Feature.

• The lights will flash to indicate the setting.

One flash = Button 1
Two flashes = Button 2
Three flashes = Button 3

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to change additional
features.

6. Turn off ignition to save changes.

• The lights will flash once to confirm exit.

Note: The optional FM transmitter may not be
used for feature programming.

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Programmable Features

1. Ignition Locking. Automatically locks the
doors when the ignition is turned on. The sys­tem will not lock the doors if any door is open
when the ignition is turned on.

2. Ignition Unlocking. Automatically unlocks
the doors when the ignition is turned off. Select
from all door unlock, driver's door only unlock,
or no unlock. (Note: Driver’s door only unlock
requires wiring the system for Passenger
Unlock. see Two Step Unlocking Diagrams.)

3. Door Unlock Pulse - Single/Double. Selects
between a single pulse or a double pulse door
unlock output.

4. Door Lock Pulse Width. Selects between a
1-second and a 3-second output for vehicles
equipped with vacuum door locking systems.

5. Auxiliary 2 Auto Activate on Lock. When
selected, the Auxiliary 2 output will activate
when the Lock button is pressed.

6. Auxiliary Function I - Selectable for
Momentary,Timed, or Latched operation.

When Momentary operation is selected, the
system will provide an output for as long as the
Transmitter button is held.

When Latched operation is selected, the system
will provide an output that turns on when the
transmitter button is pressed and turns off
when the transmitter button is pressed again.

When Timed operation is selected, the system
will provide an output that turns on for 10 sec­onds each time the transmitter button is
pressed. If the button is pressed again during
the 10 seconds, the output will turn off.

7. Auxiliary Function 2 - Selectable for
Momentary,Timed, or Latched operation.

8. Not Used.

9. Remote Start in Valet Mode. Determines if
remote start operates while in valet mode.

10. Not Used.

11. Not Used.

12. Engine Run Time. Selects between 12 and
24 minute run cycle.

13. Cold Temperature Starting. Allows the
vehicle to automatically start and run every 2
hours or every hour for severe cold weather.

14. Engine Start Sense. Selects between Smart
Start for tachless operation, or Tach Start for
actual RPM monitored starting. (see Step #15
and Engine Programming for Remote Start below)

15. Engine Programming. Pressing transmitter
button I "learns" the RPM. For diesel vehicles,
after learning Tach signal enter step #15 again
and set for diesel by pressing button 3. (see
Engine Programming for Remote Start below)

16. FM Transmitter Module. Pressing Button 1
learns the add-on FM module ID for FM transmit­ter compatibility. Pressing button 2 allows FM
transmitter learning. After pressing button 2 on
the AM remote, press transmitter button 1 on
each FM remote (max 2).

17. Ignition 2 Relay Programming. Selects
between second ignition, second accessory, or
second starter output operation for heavy
gauge BROWN wire.

18. Horn Output. Selects between horn output
or ignition 3 output for the horn wire.

Engine Programming for Remote Start

In order for the system to properly start and
run the vehicle, the unit must be able to deter­mine if the engine is cranking or if the engine
is actually running.This system is equipped with
two means of detecting the engine’s run status:
Smart Start and Tach Start.

The Smart Start feature detects the engine’s
run status by interpreting certain characteristics
of the engine, without requiring connection to
the vehicle’s tachometer wire. This feature
allows faster installation, but may not work with
all vehicles, or in extreme temperatures.

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