Directed Electronics SmartStart DSM200 Series, DSM3000 series, SmartStart DSM250 Series, DSM5000 series, SmartStart 3000 Series User Manual

Quick Reference

User's Guide

DSM200/250, 3000/5000-series

Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of-the-art Directed SmartStart system. Reading this user’s guide
prior to using your system will get you off to a quick and smooth start.

Start Here

Before you can start using your system, the following steps must be performed:

1. Download the free SmartStart application to your smartphone from the iTunes App Store, BlackBerry
App World or Android Market site depending on which brand you own. Links to download BlackBerry
and Android apps are also available at www.directed.com/SmartStart

2. Have the SmartStart system installed by your authorized Directed dealer. Once installed and activated
by the installer, you will receive an e-mail prompting you to activate your account. Your installer can
also provide you with information about your system.

3. After you activate your account, enter your username and password on the More/Settings tab of the
handset app to activate your SmartStart app.

4. Once you have completed the log-in process on your smartphone, you can begin using your app to
control your vehicle(s). From the Car screen, select the vehicle you wish to send commands to.

Note 1: Accessing SmartStart GPS features in the app requires installation of DSM250 SmartStart GPS module.
Note 2: Accessing Home Control features in the app requires compatible home security panel. See www.alarm.com for more

Note 3: Smartphone coverage for GPS and other features may differ by platform. Please visit www.directed.com/SmartStart for

details on compatible hardware.

the most current information on app/smartphone coverage.

Basic Commands at a Glance

System

Commands Description

Select this icon to lock the vehicle. When a confirmation mes­sage is received, select it to clear.

Select this icon to unlock the vehicle. When a confirmation mes­sage is received, select it to clear.

Select this icon to remote start* your vehicle. When a confirma­tion message is received, select it to clear. The vehicle remote
starts and stays running for the programmed run time*. Select
this icon again to turn off the engine during the run time.

Select this icon to open trunk. A dialog box will open, asking
you to confirm you want to open the trunk. Select "Yes" to con­firm, or "No" to cancel the request. If you selected "Yes", select
again to clear the confirmation message when it pops up.

System

Menu Bar

Commands

* See your Remote Start system user's guide or installer for important information about starting a manual transmission vehicle and

how long the engine will run when remote started.

Your vehicle responds exactly the same, with audible and visual confirmations, for both Smartstart and remote control commands.

For more information on app features, use the in-app Help function.

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Select this icon to activate panic mode for 30 seconds. Select
again during this time to turn off. This feature is used to attract
attention if in a threatened position.

Menu Bar and Screens

Menu Bar Description

Home This screen is the default screen for direct access to all your remote commands. Select

any command on the Home screen to perform it.

Alerts This screen provides alerts and notifications from the system. New alerts or notifica-

tions are indicated by a red circle above the Alerts icon which also indicates the num­ber of uncleared notifications received. The available Alerts may vary depending on
the type of system installed in your vehicle.

Cars This screen allows you to access and personalize your vehicle settings.

Track This screen allows you to access SmartStart GPS features (requires SmartStart GPS

hardware and GPS Secure service plans).

More Access settings and other advanced app features. Go to More/Settings to log in to

SmartStart, and use in-app Help function to explore additional feature details.

Screens

Home Screen Alerts Screen Cars Screen Track Screen More Screen

Please visit www.directed.com/SmartStart for the latest updates and information about your SmartStart sys­tem.

Note: The amount of time it takes for your vehicle to respond to a command can be affected by cellular

coverage or network congestion.

Note: Your SmartStart module automatically checks for up-

dates once every 24 hours. During updates, system
operation is disrupted for approximately one minute.

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D2D (4 pin, wht)

Quick Reference

Install Guide

VSM200/250, DSM200/250

Installation Procedure

This product is compatible with most Directed Elec­tronics Security, Remote Start and hybrid systems that
are ESP2 compatible (3 or 4-pin). Non-compatible
systems include 3001L and older AM1/AM5 mod­els.

Please read the following before proceeding

1. Customer Information required:

• Record the customer information requested
in step 4a of this procedure. The module ID
# is provided on a sticker which can be af­fixed to the space provided in step 4a.

This information is required for final verifi­cation/activation of the VSM200/250 or
DSM200/250.

2. Installation Points:

• Install and test the security/remote start sys­tem first using the associated guides and
wiring diagram. If using an existing system,
verify it is fully functional before installing the
Directed SmartStart module.

• For 3000-series or standalone SmartStart
systems with no remote control, test the in­stalled system via the SmartStart activation
portal.

• Mount the SmartStart module as high as pos­sible in the vehicle (the engraved side faces
up for GPS devices). Mount with minimal

obstructions that can affect communications
and within reach of the main Directed system
using the provided cables (do not extend).

The module's signal strength (RSSI) can be viewed in the
activation portal after a successful transmission test.

-50 to -90 dB

-91 to -100 dB
> -100 dB

= good signal strength
= borderline/inconsistent signal strength
= weak, insufficient signal strength

• DO NOT connect the SmartStart module un­til the final programming of the Remote Start
main unit and verification of security/remote
start system operations are completed.

CAUTIONS

The white plug is ONLY for RSR (Remote Start
Ready) and RXT applications using certain Xpresskit
interfaces (go to www.xpresskit.com for details on
supported devices & vehicles).

For systems with combined 4-pin ESP/D2D ports,
you CANNOT use an interface module in D2D
mode when using a SmartStart module. You must
use W2W on the bypass module.

DO NOT connect the black 3-pin ESP connector to
white Door Lock port on Directed systems.

There should NEVER be more than one data plug
connected from the 3-way harness.

Wiring Schematic

SmartStart Module

(Top view)

5-pin Cable

Pin # Wire Color Connection/Description

1 White/Blue

2 Brown

3 Green

4 Blue

5 Red/White

Note: The analog output wires are only active if the device has
been configured for Analog Wire mode in the installation portal.

(-) RS (Remote Start)/AUX output

(-) Factory horn/Alert input

(-) Lock

(-) Unlock

(-) Trunk/AUX output

Conguration wires
Gray & White

LED

5 pin (see table below)

4 pin

Fuse

2 pin

ESP (4 pin, brn)
or
ESP (3 pin, blk)

Red: +12V
Black: Ground

NOTE: The appearance and connector/port
arrangement on the Directed/Avital/Xpresskit
system may dier to the examples shown .

Directed System

(Top view)

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3. Install the VSM200/250 or DSM200/250 using

Logo, Directed with designed in USA.eps

the information in the wiring diagram and steps
(Note CAUTIONS during installation).
a. Configuration Wires: Connect the loose gray

or white configuration wire(s) to match the
desired application (see table below).

MODE GRAY WIRE WHITE WIRE

ESP2 Open Open

D2D, RSR/RXT GND Open

Autostart/AstroStart Open GND

b. Connect the serial data cable and adapter to

the correct port of the main module. For D2D
RSR/RXT applications, connect the serial

data cable and adapter to Xpresskit module.
c. Complete the main power connections.
d. When power is connected, the module be-

gins an initialization procedure that may

take several minutes. During this procedure,

progress is reported via the flashing Amber/

Green LEDs next to the module cable. When

both LEDs turn on solid, the initialization pro-

cedure is completed (See Status LEDs for a

description of the various LED states).

4. Verify and Activate the SmartStart module:
The following steps need to be performed for the

Verification/Activation of the Directed SmartStart
module.

a. Collect Customer Information:

Customer's Full Name:

Customer's E-mail Address:

Customer's mobile phone # and phone carrier

b. Log on to: www.directechs.com, and click on

the SmartStart link.

c. Follow the on-screen directions to activate

and test a SmartStart device. If this is the cus­tomer's first SmartStart system, you will be
prompted to enter their information as col­lected in step 4a.

d. Set configuration for commands to match the

installed application.

e. Test the SmartStart system from the website

using the supplied function links.

f. The customer is sent log-in information via

e-mail. After logging into the site at www.
mysmartstart.com, they must select and pay
for the service plan in order to start using the
system.

Status LEDs

Amber LED states:

• Off: No cellular communication. Check
connections such as module harness.

• Flashing slowly: The module is seeking
cellular system communication.
If no cell coverage is available the Amber
LED continues to flash slowly, move the
vehicle to a location with better reception.

• Flashing quickly: The module is negotiat­ing with a cellular system.

• On solid: Communication successfully es­tablished.

Green LED states:

• Off: Communication not established with
the remote start main unit or no serial de­vice is connected.
Check connection at the Bitwriter port,
once connected properly the LED turns on
after resetting the power to the SmartStart
module.

• On solid: Communication successfully es­tablished with the remote start main unit.

Record/place Module ID # here:

New Account:

Existing Account:

If this is an existing account, are you:

adding a new system:

or replacing an existing one:

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Please return this guide and point the customer to
steps 4a and 4f after successfully completing the in­stallation as it contains details required for account
setup.

Notes: SmartStart response time can vary depend­ing on cellular coverage and network congestion.
Operating temperature range: -30°C to + 70°C.

Additional information
can be found at:

www.directechs.com

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