Mongoose PENTACLE M-1 User Manual
MONGOOSE PENTACLE M-1
USER GUIDE
Welcome
Thank you for choosing the MONGOOSE PENTACLE M1 Alarm system for you motorcycle. The system provides
many unique features designed to increase the protection of your machine or to customize its operation to meet your
individual requirements.
Some of these features can only be adjusted by your dealer and are dependent on local regulations. For these
reasons, we advise you to discuss the options available with your installing dealer.
We also advise you read this manual carefully and keep it safe for future reference.
You remote control
MONGOOSE PENTACLE M1 systems come supplied with 2 remote controls as standard. It is possible to add up
to 4 extra remote controls (6 in total).
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Standard Conversion completed
What the buttons do:
There are two buttons on your transmitter.
The GREY button controls the main arm/disarm functions of the system.
The BLACK button controls secondary functions such as movement sensor deletion (Ferry Mode) and panic/
locate.
Combinations of these buttons control further functions (described later in the manual).
Should you wish to change the operation of the alarm from the factory default setting, refer to the relevant section
within this manual for information on how this effects the operation of the system. If you require further guidance you
should contact your installing dealer.
Changing your remote control battery
Each remote control contains a single longlife lithium battery (CR1616). This battery will normally last least 12
months. Normal range for the remote control is around 10 meters. As the battery within the remote control comes to
the end of its life, you will notice a reduction in its range and the battery should be replaced.
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1. To replace the battery remove the small screw from the ‘key end’ of the
remote and split the two halves of the case.
NOTE: Take care not to lose the screw and ignition key blade/transponder if
the key conversion has already been carried out.
2. Lift the printed circuit board from the remote.
3. Slide out the circular CR1616 battery from its holder nothing the polarity.
4. Maintaining the polarity of the battery, slide the new battery into the battery
holder.
5. Fit the PCB into the rubberized holder and check an OE transponder chip
is still located within the top half of the casing.
6. Fit the assembly into the top casing so the GREY and BLACK buttons drop
into their respective holes. At this stage it is a good idea to press the
remote control buttons to check they are operating correctly, this will be
shown by the LED on the remote control illuminating.
7. Refit the ignition key blade into its holder, if required.
8. Clip the bottom half of the casing to the top half, replace and tighten the
screw holding the two halves securely.
Operating the alarm system
This section explains fully how the alarm system works.
Arming the system
Passive arming
Unless the unit has been placed in ‘winter’ mode, the system will always passive arm 45 seconds after the
ignition is turned OFF.
When the ignition is turned OFF the LED will light continuously before emitting a set of increasing rate beeps in the
last 5 seconds.
The LED changes to flashing to indicate the system is activated.
When set to the factory default the system passively arms the immobiliser and ignition trigger only.
If you wish to make the alarm fully arm passively you can do this via the software switches covered within the
customization section of this manual.
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Fully arming the alarm system
To fully the alarm system to give movement, nudge, trigger switch and battery backup coverage, press the
GREY button on the remote control within 45 seconds of turning the ignition off. The indicators will flash
twice.
NOTE: It is possible for your dealer to add Arm/Disarm beeps to the system via the customization software
switches so the system gives audible signals also when it is armed/disarmed.
NOTE: The inclusion of arm and disarm indication beeps is strictly forbidden in all EU countries.
The LED will start to flash 5 seconds after the alarm is armed and will be fully active after 20 seconds.
If you have changed the default settings within the software section and selected FULL passive arming of both the
alarm and immobiliser, the alarm will automatically arm along with the immobiliser.
You can still arm it instantly by pressing the GREY button of the remote within the first 45 seconds after turning off
the ignition.
If the system has passively armed as an immobiliser and you wish to arm it fully, simply press the GREY
button TWICE. The first press disarms the system, the second arms is fully.
Press to arm 2 flashes, LED flashes 5 seconds after arming. System is fully armed after 20 seconds.
Arming the system without the movement sensor (‘Ferry’ Mode).
To arm the alarm system but have both the movement and nudge sensors turned off; press the BLACK button
within 10 seconds of arming the system with the GREY button.
The indicators will flash twice to indicate the alarm has been armed and then indicators will flash three further
times to confirm the movement sensors have been turned OFF.
The system will still have immobilized the machine and the alarm will react if the machine is hotwired, the supply
to the alarm is tampered with or one of the trigger switches is activated.
If you press the BLACK button after more than 10 seconds of arming the alarm nothing will happen and the alarm
will still remain fully armed with the movement sensors ON.
This process has to be carried out EVERY time you wish the alarm to be in ‘Ferry’ mode.
NOTE: If you have selected full passive arming and wish to have the alarm in ‘Ferry’ mode you must arm the alarm
as started above. The alarm cannot be put into ‘Ferry’ mode after it has ‘PASSIVE’ armed.
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Press to arm 2 flashes
Press within 10 seconds 3 flashes
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Disarming the system
To disarm the system from the armed state, simply press the GREY button on the remote control.
The unit will then flash the indicators once to indicate it has been disarmed.
Turn the ignition on within 45 seconds or the system automatically rearm in the same state as it was armed
prior to disarming.
NOTE: Each time the system is disarmed the LED will flash to signify the total number of remote controls, coded
into the system. This ensures you will always know you are in possession of all remote controls capable of operating
your system.
If you find there are extra, unknown remote controls coded into your alarm, your dealer can exclude these from the
unit. Your dealer may levy a small charge at their own discretion for this service.
Press to disarm Flash once, LED flash according to number of remote coded to the alarm.
Disarming the system after it has been triggered
If the system has been triggered in your absence, a long audible tone will be heard when the alarm system is
disarmed using the transmitter.
The system includes a diagnostic mode, which allows you to identify the circuit that triggered the alarm system.
After the long audible tone, the siren will beep and the LED will flash a number of times to indicate what triggered
the alarm system.
Diagnostic chart
No. of Beeps Reason
1 The Positive or Negative supply to the alarm has been lost (the fuse may have blown)
2 The alarm has detected the ignition being turned on whilst armed
3 Movement Detection – Motorcycle has been moved
4 Shock Sensor Detection – Motorcycle has been nudged too may times
5 Trigger switch 1 has been initiated
6 Trigger switch 2 has been initiated
The Alarm system stores the last five triggers within their memory. This can only be accessed by an installer to
assist them in servicing your system.
Automatic re'arming
To ensure the machine remains covered at the level chosen the last time you armed it, when the system is
disarmed it automatically starts a 45 second countdown after which the system will automatically rearm at the
SAME level as it was last armed in (i.e. passive immobiliser, full alarm or full alarm minus movement sensors).
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If the ignition is turned or one of the trigger switches is operated (e. q. seat removed if the switch is fitted to it)
within the 45 seconds countdown period, the unit will passively immobilize.
NOTE: If full passive arming has been selected and the ignition is turned ON/OFF the alarm will rearm fully.
If one of the trigger switches has been operated the alarm will only immobilise.
Silent arming/disarming
If you have asked your dealer to select the arm/disarm tones you can still arm or disarm the system without
the tones on a oneoff basis.
To armdisarm silently, simply press the BLACK button of the remote control followed by the GREY button.
The system will arm or disarm for this one operation and only flash the indicators.
NOTE: The inclusion of the arm and disarm indication beeps is strictly forbidden in all EU countries.
Press BLACK Press GREY Flashes only
‘Sleep’ mode
The alarm system uses a small amount of current during operation.
However the system includes three level sleep procedures to reduce the current consumption of the system as the
motorcycle battery starts to discharge. This system reduces the risk of damaging the machine’s battery through being
left in a discharged state. The levels of sleep are as follows:
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Level 1 – Switching Point 11.5 Volts
The LED flash rate is slowed to once every 10 seconds.
The receiver is switched off unless the LED is turned on, (i.e. the alarm system will only disarm as the LED flashes).
All other features remain unchanged.
Level 2 – Switching Point 10.5 Volts
The LED flash rate is slowed to once every 30 seconds and the brightness of the LED is reduced
The Siren will give a low level audible beep every 60 seconds to warn you of a potential battery failure.
Shock Sensor is turned off (the movement sensor remains turned on).
The receiver is switched off and the remote will not turn off the alarm until the ignition is turned ON.
Level 3 – Switching Point 9.8 Volts
The LED is turned OFF.
The Siren Beep is turned off.
The internal battery backup is turned off.
If you wish to disarm the alarm, in sleep levels two and three, turn the ignition on and press the GREY button
on the remote control.
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Hazard warning lights
This is a hazard light warning feature for motorcycles even if they do not have a hazardwarning switch.
Pressing both the GREY and BLACK buttons of the remote control for 3 seconds when the ignition is OFF and
the alarm system is armed will start the hazard warning lights.
NOTE: If the motorcycle battery voltage is too low to maintain this feature, the lights will flash 5 times and then
stop.
To turn off the hazards either press both buttons again for 3 seconds (leaves the system armed) or press the
GREY button to disarm the alarm system and turn off the hazard lights.
NOTE: For safety reasons the hazard light feature cannot be used with the ignition turned on.
Press and hold GREY and BLACK at the same time
‘Panic/locator’ feature
Press and hold the BLACK button of the remote for 3 seconds with the ignition switched OFF to enter ‘panic/
locator’ mode.
The siren will sound and the indicators will flash until any button is pressed on the remote control to turn the panic/
locator mode off.
When triggered, the alarm system reverts to the original state held before the button was pressed to activate the
panic/locate mode.
Press and hold BLACK button for three seconds
Winter mode
The purpose of this mode is to enable you to leave the machine for long periods of time with the alarm drawing an
absolute minimum current (250µA) from the machine’s battery. In this mode the alarm system is no longer active and
it leaves the machine immobilized only.
Should you decide to place the machine in this state, we strongly advise you to use further measures to protect
your machine with quality physical security.
NOTE: The machine’s battery will still naturally discharge over time so we advise you to check its condition
periodically.
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Entering ‘Winter’ mode
From the disarmed state, press both buttons on the transmitter for 10 seconds with the ignition ON until
you hear a beep, after the ignition is switched OFF the alarm unit will go into winter sleep mode.
The unit will now be completely shut down leaving the machine and current usage below 250mA.
Ignition
ON
Press Grey button One flash, one beep
Ignition
OFF
One beep Press both buttons for 10 seconds
Exiting ‘Winter’ mode
To reactive the alarm system the ignition has to be switched ON and the alarm will give a series of increasing
rate beeps which last for 5 seconds. Within this time press the GREY button on the remote control or the alarm
system will trigger.
Once the unit has woken up it will come back as a fully armed alarm/immobiliser. This ensures that if the machine
is attacked by a third party, it is fully protected.
The PIN override system
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The MONGOOSE PENTACLE M1 Alarm have a PINdisarming feature. As a new product there is no PIN number
programmed into the alarm, therefore we strongly recommend you enter own 4 digit number as one of your
first priorities.
NOTE: If you do not enter a PIN number and lose or damage you remote control whilst out, you will not be able to
disarm your alarm without accessing your second remote control.
Entering a new PIN code
To initialize the PIN number the following procedure should be followed:
1. Disarm the alarm system using the remote control. The LED will flash to signify how many remote controls are
coded into the alarm.
2. Immediately after this, turn the ignition ON, OFF and ON within 5 seconds.
3. Press both buttons on the remote control within 10 seconds of turning the ignition back ON until the siren
beeps confirmation (3 seconds).
4. Turn the ignition OFF and ON.
5. The LED fitted to the machine will flash rapidly for 3 seconds.
6. After 3 seconds the flashes will slow and a beep ill be heard with each slow flash.
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Count the number of slow flashes or beeps from the siren until it equals the first digit of the required PIN and
turn the ignition OFF and ON. If you wish to enter a zero turn the ignition OFF and ON immediately after the rapid
flashes stop (i.e. before the first slow flash).
7. The LED will again start to flash rapidly for 3 seconds and then start to flash slowly along with the beeps.
Count the number of flashes or beeps from the siren unit until it equals the second digit of the required
PIN and turn the ignition OFF and ON.
8. Repeat the process for the 3rd and 4th digits.
9. Once you have entered 4 numbers, the siren will beep one long tone to indicate their entry. You then have
to confirm your selected PIN number by entering it again.
10. Turn the ignition ON and repeat the above procedure with the same PIN.
11. Once re'entered, turning the ignition OFF completes the procedure. If the PIN is confirmed correctly, then
the alarm system will give 2 short tones. If the PIN is confirmed incorrectly, then the alarm system will give
3 long tones.
Note:
a) You can disarm the alarm system with the transmitter at any time.
b) If the ignition is left off and no action is taken within 3 minutes, the alarm system reverts to normal mode.
c) If the ignition is left on for more than 10 seconds,the alarm will revert to disarmed mode.
d) There is no default PIN, therefore you must set a PIN to disarm the system in the event of remote control loss or
failure.
e) The number 0000 cannot be used even if initialized.
Please write your PIN code here and on your credit card instructions and store in a secure location
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Entering a new PIN code
To initialize the PIN number the following procedure should be followed:
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You can disarm the alarm with
the transmitter at anytime
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DON’T WORRY IF YOU GET IT WRONG
If ignition is left OFF and no
action is taken within 3
minutes, the alarm will
revert to service mode
If ignition is left ON for more
than 10 seconds, the alarm
will revert to disarmed mode
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