Omega Excalibur Gold eg-1600atv User's Manual

1600

GOLD SERIES

OWNER'S MANUAL

ATV

This manual is written under the assumption that a power doorlock

interface is installed with your Vehicle Security System. The type of this

interface will vary from vehicle to vehicle, and in some instances may

involve optional components. Please note that this system has 25 Pro-

grammable Features (easily accessed by the vehicle owner) which allow

the customizing of its operations. The Programmable Features, and the

addition of optional sensors may affect the exact operations as de-

scribed in this guide, which reflects a typically-installed system with

factory-set conditions of the Programmable Features. This product was

designed for professional installation. As this system is capable of

utilizing an electronic siren or the vehicle's horn for its audible output,

both forms are represented in the text.

Table Of Contents

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 5

The Remote Transmitter ...........................................................................................................................5

The Easy ValetTM Switch ............................................................................................................................. 5

The Information And Programming Module .......................................................................................... 6

Excalibur Gold Advanced System Features ........................................................................................... 7-8

Transmitter Operations Overview ............................................................................................................9

Transmitter Button Operation ................................................................................................................1 0

Multiple Car Operation ......................................................................................................................11-12

Arming The System Using The Transmitter .........................................................................................12

Arming Bypass ...........................................................................................................................................13

Silent Arming And Disarming .................................................................................................................. 13

Sensor Bypass .............................................................................................................................................1 3

Automatic Last Door Arming............................................................................................................14-15

Automatic Rearming .................................................................................................................................1 5

Remote Valet Mode ..................................................................................................................................15

Security System Armed And Activated.............................................................................................16-17

Disarming The Security System Using The Transmitter ............................................................... 17-18

Easy ValetTM Mode .............................................................................................................................19-20

Personal Coded Override - Disarming The Security System Without The Transmitter ..................20

Remote Panic Feature...............................................................................................................................21

Optional Trunk Release And 3rd Channel Output .......................................................................... 21-22

Visual Deterrent LED And Digital Status Indicator ........................................................................22-26

Audible And Visual Indicators ............................................................................................................26-27

Prewarning Feature.................................................................................................................................... 28

Programmable Features ......................................................................................................................28-44

Programming Transmitters................................................................................................................ 44-46

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Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Excalibur Gold security system and on joining over 8 million people worldwide who have trusted their vehicle's security to the designers of Omega Research & Development, Inc. Your Excalibur Gold system combines state-of-the-art security technology with practical, user-friendly convenience features. You will have increased peace of mind knowing that your vehicle, and its contents, are protected. The added convenience features will also enhance the enjoyment and satisfaction of the dayto-day use of your vehicle. To learn how to operate your security system, please become familiar with the following two principal user components: the Remote Transmitter, the Red Visual Deterrent LED and the Information and Programming Module.

The Remote Transmitter: Each security system comes with two pre-learned transmitters, but can learn up to 4 different transmitters. The transmitter has three buttons: one large button at the top, near the LED* and two smaller buttons below. This system is pre-programmed, through a built-in learning routine, to have the transmitter buttons work in the following configuration:

The large upper button is used to arm, disarm and panic the security system.

The small center button may be used to operate the trunk release feature; or, in

conjunction with the large button, for silent arming or disarming of the system.

The small lower button is used, in conjunction with the large button, to operate remote

sensor bypass, and remote valet. Used alone it operates the 3rd Channel Output. The remote transmitter's operation is explained in more detail on Pages 9-12.

* LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode, which is used as a visual indicator.

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The Information and Programming Module: This module is designed to be mounted on the windshield in view of the driver, and contains several system components. The Digital Status Indicator informs you of the condition of the security system; and also used as the visual indicator for the Automatic Transmitter VerificationTM Feature. If the system was activated while it was armed, the Digital Status Indicator will display a history of events upon disarming, and also display which protected circuit was involved with each of the events. Additionally, the Visual Deterrent LED is found at the top of this module. This light reflects the basic condition of the system, and also serves to deter theft by plainly indicating the presence of a security system. The Information and Programming Module also contains the Valet Switch, which is used to place the system into Valet Mode. This condition prevents manual arming and any operation of automatic system functions. The Valet Switch is also used, in conjunction with the ignition key, to perform an Override function, which will allow disarming the security system in the event the transmitter becomes inoperable. Please note that if an extra secure operation of the Valet Switch is desired, you may custom program its override operation by utilizing the Personal Coded Override, which is explained on Page 20. And finally, the Valet Switch is also used as part of the Programmable Features and Transmitter Programming procedures.

Please note that your new Excalibur Gold vehicle security system has 25 user and installer Programmable Features, described in detail in a later section, which allows customizing the system's operations, some to suit your personal needs, and others which adapt the system to a particular vehicle's installation parameters.

Excalibur Gold Advanced System Features

Automatic Transmitter Verification

protected against a weakness which is shared by all other remote security systems, even factory-equipped Remote Keyless Entry systems: a thief's ability to code his own, unauthorized transmitter to operate your system for the purpose of stealing your vehicle or it's contents.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For the first 48 hours after your new

system is installed, every time the ignition switch is turned

the siren will chirp rapidly (or the horn will honk rapidly) for two

seconds, and the Digital Status Indicator will show the number of

operating transmitters for 90 seconds. This will also occur in the

event of a new transmitter code being entered into the system.

Also, in normal operation, every time the ignition switch is turned "on", the Digital Status Indicator will show the number of operating transmitters for ten seconds. In the event the system alerts you to a recent transmitter addition, or if the Visual Deterrent LED flashes a total different from the number of transmitters you have programmed to operate your system, you can now immediately reprogram your transmitters, effectively erasing any unauthorized transmitters.

: Your Excalibur Gold vehicle security system is

"on",

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The Patented Automatic Transmitter VerificationTM feature is the industry's first response addressing the growing problem of a professional thief defeating a vehicle security system by coding his own transmitter to operate the system. Previously, garage door openers were commonly duplicated by burglars to gain home entry. Now when you leave your vehicle and keys with any individual for any reason, you will have the peace of mind of knowing that only your transmitters will operate the security system and that no other person has coded extra transmitters to steal your vehicle.

Transmitter Code JumpingTM: When the remote control transmitter is operated, a switch upon it is pressed so that it may transmit an encoded Radio Frequency (RF) signal. The word "frequency" denotes the wavelength of the signal, and the encoding is a digital message within the signal which ensures the correct command is followed by the proper receiving system. A common analogy used to illustrate this is a common pocket radio - the frequency denotes where to turn the radio's dial to hear a particular program, and the encoding is the language and words which, if correct, are understood by the listener.

Each time you transmit a code to the security system, the transmitter and security system will advance to another code to use for the transmission. The Code JumpingTM Transmitter prevents a thief from using a "code grabber" device to record and play back a transmission for the purpose of disarming your vehicle security system. Please note that pressing the transmitter's arm / disarm button many times while it is out of range of the security system can advance its codes beyond the range of recognition. If this occurs, simply press the arm / disarm button a few times within range of the system to resynchronize the Code Jumping between the transmitter and the security system control module.

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sequence

Transmitter Operations

Small Center Button-

If this button is held for 3 seconds, the security system will activate the trunk release function. If this button is pressed and then the large button is pressed within 3 seconds, the security system will arm or disarm without audible confirmation.

Small Lower Button-

If this button is pressed within 3 seconds after arming the system, the Auxiliary sensor will be turned off. If this button is pressed within 3 seconds after disarming, the system will enter Remote Valet. Pressing this button for 3 seconds may be used to activate other optional modules through the 3rd channel output (Example: remote car starting equipment).

Red LED Light- Illuminates and confirms transmission whenever a button is pressed.

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Large Upper Button- Pressing and releasing this button will arm and disarm the security system. If the optional doorlock interface is installed, the doors will lock upon arming, and unlock upon disarming. If you have the optional unlock driver's door feature, then upon disarming only the driver's door will unlock, and if the large button is pressed again within 3 seconds, all of the doors will unlock. Pressing and holding this button for 3 seconds will "Panic" the system- which will sound the siren or horn, flash the lights, and also lock the doors.

The Remote Transmitter

Transmitter Button Operation: The transmitter's three buttons individually control the system's functions; and certain other operations may be performed by first pressing and releasing one, then another button in sequence. Complete transmitter button operations are:

1) Arm / Lock: (System Disarmed) Press and release the Large Upper Button.

2) Disarm / Unlock #1: (System Armed) Press and release the Large Upper Button.

3) Unlock #2: (After the previous step) Press and release the Large Upper Button again.

4) Remote Panic Feature: (At any time) Press and hold the Large Upper Button 3

seconds.

5) T runk Release Output: (At any time) Press and hold the Small Center Button 3

seconds. This operation also disarms the system (if armed).

6) 3rd Channel Output: (At any time) Press and hold the Small Lower Button for 3

seconds.

7) Silent Arm / Lock: (System Disarmed) Press and release the Small Center Button,

then press and release the Large Upper Button.

8) Silent Disarm / Unlock: (System Armed) Press and release the Small Center

Button, then press and release the Large Upper Button.

9) Arm and bypass the Auxiliary Sensor: (System Disarmed) Press and release the

Large Upper Button, then press and release the Small Lower Button.

10) Disarm, then Remote V alet: (System Armed) Press and release the Large Upper

Button, then press and release the Small Lower Button.

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Please note that certain conditions will affect the previously described system operations

- if the ignition switch is "on", the security system cannot be armed, but pressing and holding the transmitter's Large Upper Button for 3 seconds will engage the Panic Feature. The Trunk Release output will not operate with the ignition "on", unless a door is open. The 3rd Channel output may be operated regardless of the ignition switch's status. Also, while in Valet Mode, the system cannot become armed, but will still operate the vehicle's doorlocks, parking and dome lights, trunk release, and any function operated by the 3rd Channel Output.

Multiple Car Operation - Changing Transmitter Banks: The transmitter button operations

explained on the previous pages are applicable for up to four different Excalibur Gold vehicle security systems (i.e. - all three transmitter buttons will operate properly on one system without affecting other systems operable by the same transmitter). This is accomplished by "changing banks" on the transmitter:

1 ) Rapidly press the transmitter's Small Center Button 4 times, holding it depressed on

the fourth press. The first three presses must be released before the transmitter's LED lights.

2 ) The transmitter LED will now be flashing 1 to 4 times between pauses. The number

of flashes indicates the current bank level (1 flash = Bank One; 2 flashes between pauses = Bank T wo; etc.). Continue to hold the Small Center Button depressed.

3) To change banks, press and release the Large Button the number of times equal to the desired Bank level number.

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4 ) The LED will change to flashing the new Bank level number between pauses.

5 ) Release the Small Center Button. The transmitter will now operate in the new Bank.

When attempting to enter Bank Selection Mode, please note that the transmitter alternates entering Bank Selection Mode and transmitting a signal. When attempting to enter Bank Selection Mode, if the transmitter's LED rapidly flashes, it is transmitting; simply repeat the steps listed above to enter Bank Selection Mode.

Arming The System Using The Transmitter

To "arm" your security system is to place it into a state whereby it will respond to any detected intrusion attempt. The security system can always be armed from the transmitter provided the ignition switch is “off”, and the system is disarmed and not in the Valet Mode. To arm the system, after you exit the vehicle and close all of the doors, simply press and release the large transmitter button once, Instantly the exterior and interior lights will flash once, the siren will chirp once (or the horn will honk once) and the Visual Deterrent LED will flash rapidly during the Arming Delay, then change to flashing slowly, confirming that the system is armed. The Digital Status Indicator will show " " during the Arming Delay, then " " for 10 seconds when the system becomes fully armed.

Further, the doors will lock and the starter interrupt circuit will prevent any attempt to start the vehicle. Three seconds after the single horn honk (or siren chirp) and light flash, your security system is fully armed, and is ready to respond if an intrusion attempt is detected.

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Arming Bypass: Upon arming, if any protected circuit is inoperable, that circuit will be

bypassed. For example, if the trunk is left open, you can still arm the system normally from the transmitter. The arming confirmation will, however change from one siren chirp (or horn honk) to three honks and light flashes. During Arming Bypass, the Digital Status Indicator will display which circuit is bypassed. The bypassed circuit will automatically be reinstated for protection 5 seconds after that circuit becomes operative, i.e., the trunk is closed. When a triggered circuit is in a bypassed state, all other operating circuits will be protected normally.

Silent Arming and Disarming: Upon arming or disarming, if the confirmation siren chirps

(or horn honks) are not desired, simply press and release the transmitter's small center button before pressing and releasing the large button.

Sensor Bypass: Your Excalibur Gold system provides you with the convenient option of

temporarily deactivating the Auxiliary Sensor without affecting any other trigger circuit. To deactivate the Auxiliary Sensor, simply press and release the small lower transmitter button within 3 seconds after pressing the large transmitter button when arming the system. You will hear a second siren chirp (or horn honk), confirming the security system has armed without the sensor circuit protecting the vehicle. The next time you arm the security system, the system will reset to its normal condition, and the Auxiliary Sensor will again be part of your protection. If desired, a second Auxiliary Sensor may be easily added to your system.

You may program your Excalibur Gold security system to automatically arm and, if desired,

also lock the doors. This feature is described in the following section. Automatic

Rearming is another method whereby the system can become armed. This is a Programmable Feature, which may be configured to operate if desired, and is described on Page 15.

Passive System Arming And Rearming

Automatic Last Door Arming: Your security system can be programmed to arm automatically when the vehicle's last door is closed. The moment the last door closes the siren will chirp once (or the horn will honk once), the parking lights and dome lights will flash once and the Visual Deterrent LED will begin to flash rapidly. Thirty seconds later the siren will chirp again (or the horn will again honk once), the lights will flash once, the doors will lock (if the Last Door Lock feature has also been chosen) and 3 seconds later the Visual Deterrent LED will slow to a steady flash, confirming that the security system is fully armed. During this 30 second period, the Digital Status Indicator will show " ", and then change to " " for ten seconds when fully armed. However, if a point of entry is reopened before the single siren chirp (or horn honk) and light flash at 30 seconds, this passive arming process stops, and will reset to start over again when that point of entry is reclosed.

"Automatic Last Door Arming" offers a high level of security, since it does not require you to remember to arm the security system when you leave your vehicle. Additionally, Automatic Last Door Arming may entitle you to an insurance discount. Please note that the previously described Arming Bypass feature does not operate with Automatic Last Door Arming. The Arming Bypass is designed to operate only when arming from the transmitter, because all protected entries must be closed prior to the Automatic Last Door Arming sequence to start.

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To prevent the system from automatically arming while the vehicle is being refueled you should put the system in Valet Mode, keep your door open. We do not recommend leaving your ignition key turned "on". Last Door Arming does not effect the operation or use of the transmitter to arm the system - if desired, the transmitter may still be used to arm the system at any time.

Automatic Rearming: Selecting this feature adds Automatic Rearming, which is independent of Automatic Last Door Arming. This feature will cause the system to automatically rearm itself 90 seconds after disarming, unless the ignition switch is turned "on". This prevents the accidental disarming of the system by the inadvertent pressing of the transmitter's button while placing it in a purse or pocket. If the "Automatic Relocking" Programmable Feature is utilized, the doors will also lock when the system automatically rearms. Automatic Rearming is indicated by a fast flashing Visual Deterrent LED during the 90 seconds, then a parking and dome light flash when the system rearms.

Remote Valet: This Feature, which operates as part of the Automatic Rearming Feature, will temporarily cancel the Automatic Rearming. To use Remote Valet, press and release the small lower transmitter button within 3 seconds after pressing the large transmitter button when disarming the system. The parking lights will flash on and off, and the LED Status Indicator will illuminate steady to confirm Remote Valet operation. The system will remain in Remote Valet mode until armed again by the transmitter; or, the Valet Switch may be pressed.

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Security System Armed And Activated

While the security system is armed, the Visual Deterrent LED will be flashing. Should any intrusion attempt occur, your system will instantly activate, or "trigger". Once triggered, the system will:

1 ) Sound the electronic siren or the vehicle's horn. The siren features six different tones,

and every 5 seconds the siren will change the tone to generate more attention to the vehicle. The horn will sound a series of honks, sounding for one second, then pausing one second. Every ten seconds, the horn honking will pause completely for 5 seconds, which avoids overheating the horn. This will occur for the duration of the activated cycle.

2 ) The exterior lights will flash.

3 ) The doors will relock. This feature is so unique that the security system monitors the

status of the door and, if open, the system waits until the door is closed, at which time it relocks the doors, so that the thief cannot easily regain entry.

The siren (or horn) and the parking lights will stay active for 60 seconds, or, unless you disarm the system with the transmitter or by using the Valet Override. If all protected entries are secure at the end of 60 seconds, the system will stop and rearm automatically to detect another entry attempt. If there is a protected entry still open, or an optional sensor still in a triggered state at the end of 60 seconds, the system will reactivate for two more 60 second

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