Firstech CM5200, CM5000 Installation Manual

Table of Contents

...............................................................................................................................................3 Introduction

...............................................................................................................................................3 Kit Contents

....................................................................................................................................4 Installation Basics

................................................................................................................5 Remote Programming Routine

........................................................................................................6 Placement and Use of Components

.................................................................................................................................6 Antenna and Cable

.............................................................................................................6 RPS-II (Remote Paging Sensor)

............................................................................................................................6 Firstech Shock Sensor

........................................................................................................................................................6 Siren

...........................................................................................................6 Thermistor (Temperature Sensor)

.................................................................................................................................................7 Hood Pin

........................................................................................................................................7 Backup Battery

................................................................................................................................7 Common Procedures

......................................................................................................................................7 Jumper Settings

..........................................................................................................................................7 Tach Sensing

...................................................................................................................................8 Alternator Sensing

.................................................................................8 Voltage Sensing – (Automatic Transmission Only)

..........................................................................8 Timed Crank Setting – (Automatic Transmission Only)

...................................................................................................................................8 Green/White Loop

.........................................................................................9 Reservation Mode for Manual Transmissions

.............................................................................................10 ADS Blade Cartridge Slot and Connector

............................................................................................11 CM5200 Wiring Schematic (Remote Start)

.........................................................................12 CM5000 Wiring Schematic (Alarm and Remote Start)

..................................................................................................................19 Option Programming Tables

.....................................................................................................................20 Option Menu Descriptions

..............................................................................................................................22 Option Programming

......................................................................................................................................24 Troubleshooting

..................................................................................................................27 Technical Support Contacts

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Technical Support Contacts

Firstech technical support is reserved for authorized dealers only.
Monday - Friday 888-820-3690

(7:00 am – 5:00 pm Pacific Coast Time)

Email [e-mail]

Web http://www.compustar.com click on “dealer support”

Wire Diagrams

Click on the “Installogy Access Client” link found on your desktop. If you
are a qualified dealer and unable to access this site, call your sales
representative or the number above.

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Firstech system for your vehicle. The following installation manual is
intended for experienced and authorized Firstech technicians. We highly recommend that you contact
your local Firstech dealer and seek professional installation. Call 888-820-3690 or visit our websites at

www.compustar.com or www.firstechllc.com to locate your nearest dealer.

This installation manual is for Version Simplified Firmware (V.SF) of the CM5200 and CM5000 control
modules.

Some functions and features are not described in this install manual. Please see the remote’s user
manual(s) for detailed descriptions on those features.

Caution: The Manufacture’s warranty will be void if this product is installed by anyone other than an
authorized Firstech dealer. Firstech reserves installation support services to authorized dealers only.

Kit Contents

All Firstech CM5200 control modules include the following:

- CM5200 main control module

- Main ignition wiring harness with two relays

- Wiring harnesses

- Hood pin

- Thermistor temperature sensor (2 Way remote LCD systems only)

All Firstech CM5000 control modules include the following:

- CM5000 main control module

- Main ignition wiring harness with two relays

- Wiring harnesses

- Hood pin

- Mountable bright blue LED

- Thermistor temperature sensor (2 Way remote LCD systems only)

- Firstech dual stage shock sensor
The following sensor is available but not included with every system:

- Remote pager sensor (RPS-II) (Optional on 2 Way remote LCD systems only)

The remote(s) and antenna are modular and are not specific to the control modules. You have the ability
to pair almost any Firstech remote(s) and antenna receiver to the CM5200 or CM5000.

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Technical Support Contacts

Firstech technical support is reserved for authorized dealers only.
Monday - Friday 888-820-3690

(7:00 am – 5:00 pm Pacific Coast Time)

Email [e-mail]

Web http://www.compustar.com click on “dealer support”

Wire Diagrams

Click on the “Installogy Access Client” link found on your desktop. If you
are a qualified dealer and unable to access this site, call your sales
representative or the number above.

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Installation Basics

If you are new to installing Firstech Series Remote Starts and / or Alarms, we highly recommended that
you thoroughly review this manual to installing your first unit.

Key Points to Consider Before Installation:

You must code remotes to this system before anything will function

Program remotes by cycling the ignition ON / OFF five times within seven seconds and tap button 1 (0.5
seconds) on the first remote, and then tap button 1 (0.5 seconds) on the second remote.

RPS-II (Remote Paging Sensor)
All 2 Way units include an optional RPS that has three main functions; 1. Status LED, 2. Remote

notification when triggered, and 3. Auto unlock/alarm disarm when a user specific 4 digit knock code is
entered via tapping sensor through the windshield.

Internal green loop must be cut for AUTOMATIC transmission vehicles

By default, CM5 series units come in MANUAL transmission mode. You will need to cut the green loop
inside the control module if you are installing the unit in a AUTOMATIC transmission.

Different tach learning procedure

Learn tach by: 1. Starting the vehicle with the key, 2. Pressing and holding the foot brake, and 3. Holding
the remote start button on the remote for 2.5 seconds - one chirp and parking light flash indicates that the
vehicle tach signal has been successfully learned. Three chirps indicate that the CM4 or CM5 control
module failed to see a proper tachometer signal. (These units have the option for Voltage / Tachless and

1.5 second assume cranking).

New Option Menus
The option menu is larger than the previous CM3 series control modules. It is important to familiarize

yourself with the new options as it will save time in most applications. For instance, Option 1-04 controls
the double pulse unlock feature on all CM5 series control modules.

Option Programmer (OP500)
Most options on these units can be programmed with the remote(s), however setting auxiliaries and

Special Option Groups 1 and 2 require the use of the OP500. Please note, the system must be unlocked
/ disarmed to sync the OP500 with the control module. Otherwise, an “ER 01” message will show on the
display of your OP500.

Internet updatable processors

Visit “Dealer Support” at www.compustar.com

All CM4 and CM5 series units are equipped with some of the most powerful processors available today.
This flexibility allows for on-demand internet updating capabilities in the event of a version update or
change.

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A: The remotes need to be programmed. Review the “Common Procedure” section of this manual.
I have these control modules that say MM720 and MM721. What are they?
A: These control modules are the new CM5 series. MM720 = CM5000 and MM721 = CM5200.

I am trying to program the control module with the OP500 Option Programmer and it flashes “ER
01” when I plug it in to the antenna cable. What should I do?

A: Make sure that the system is not locked/armed. The last thing to check is the antenna cable or
antenna extension cable – make sure this is not damaged. If you need to, try another cable. When the
OP500 is working properly, it will read “success good.” You no longer need to program the remotes
before the OP500 will sync.

What is the green loop wire inside the brain module?
A: This wire determines the transmission mode. With the loop intact, the system is set for manual

transmissions. With the loop cut, the system is set for automatic transmission.
Where do the blue and purple wires off the extra relay go on the CM5000/CM5200?
A: This is a pre-wired positive output, negative trigger relay. Use the secondary ignition, starter, and

accessory outputs from CN3 to give a negative trigger to the purple wire. This will determine the12V
positive (+) output of the blue wire, which you can then connect to your secondary ignition, starter, or
accessory wire.

I need a ground when armed wire, does the control module have one?

A: You can use the starter output on CN1 that goes to the starter kill relay. You must cut this wire and
place a diode in line so that when the ignition on the other side of the relay goes to ground, it won’t back
feed to your accessory. Install the stripe side of the diode facing the control module.

Are the CM5 series control modules voltage sensing?
A: Yes. The CM5000 and CM5200 all have voltage sensing. Review the “Common Procedures” section

of this manual.

On the brain, how do I set the auxiliaries?

A: Aux 1 and 2 are default on this control module. Aux 1 is the small white wire on Connector 3. Aux 2 is
the small violet wire in Connector 4.

All my connections are made and remotes programmed, how do I program the tach?

A: Review the “Common Procedures” section of this manual.
The vehicle remote starts when disarmed, but not when armed.
A: The starter kill relay was installed backwards. Check to make sure the yellow/black wire is going to the

ignition side of the wire, and that the yellow wire is going to the engine side.
The vehicle starts and shuts down 3 times in a row.

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