SEO Electronics CANblu immobilizer User Manual

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SEO CANblu IMMOBILIZER

USER MANUAL

SEO CANblu IMMOBILIZER – USER MANUAL

Number of ID’s

button presses

Function

ID’s LED indication

Press and hold

(for 5 seconds)

Turning the ID transmitter ON or OFF

5 blinks (in 2 sec) – ID has been switched ON
Continuous illumination (in 2 sec) – ID has been

switched OFF

1x

ID ON or OFF status info

5 blinks (in 2 sec) – ID is ON
Continuous illumination (in 2 sec) – ID is OFF

2x

Service mode ON or OFF status
(while ID is ON and in range of main unit)

1 blink – service mode is OFF
2 blinks – service mode is ON
No blink – out of range

3x

ID status: connection with the main unit and
whether the ID transmitter is in range of main unit
(while ID is ON)

Single blinks for 20 seconds – ID out of range
Double blinks for 20 seconds – ID in range of main unit
3 fast blinks – ID does not store any encryption keys

4x

Checking ID’s battery level
(while ID is ON)

1 blink – battery nearly discharged
2 blinks – low charge level
3 blinks – sufficient charge level
4 blinks – high charge level

5x

Checking qty of IDs programmed into main unit
(while ID is ON and in range of main unit)

Number of blinks = number of programmed IDs

6x

Checking, if the sequence of buttons to disarm
the immobilizer was set in the vehicle (i.e. PIN
code, alternative to the ID transmitter)
(while ID is ON and in range of main unit)

1 blink – NO
2 blinks – YES

7x

Switching the service mode ON/OFF
(while ID is ON and in range of the main unit;
not later than 60 seconds after switching the
ignition ON)

A series of very fast blinks confirms sending the request
to the main unit. 5 blinks of dashboard indicator confirm
setting the service mode ON; 1 blink confirms setting the
service mode OFF

8x

Checking current power of the ID transmitter
(while ID is ON)

1 to 9 blinks indicate the transmitter signal level

9x

Setting the transmitter emitted power, removing the encryption keys from the ID transmitter, removing
lost ID from the main unit and PIN code from the main unit

Additional code

ID’s LED indication

(a)

1-1-1-1 + 1 press & hold to set power -40 dBm

LED will briefly go OFF and ON to confirm entering each
digit. After entering all 4 digits of additional code, a press
& hold action (until the LED goes OFF) is required for
the settings to take effect. After releasing the button, LED
will blink rapidly if the emitted power-level setting was
set or if encryption keys were removed from the ID
transmitter

1-1-1-2 + 1 press & hold to set power -20 dBm

1-1-1-3 + 1 press & hold to set power -16 dBm

1-1-1-4 + 1 press & hold to set power -12 dBm

1-1-1-5 + 1 press & hold to set power -8 dBm

1-1-1-6 + 1 press & hold to set power -4 dBm

1-1-1-7 + 1 press & hold to set power 0 dBm

1-1-1-8 + 1 press & hold to set power +3 dBm

1-1-1-9 + 1 press & hold to set power +4 dBm

(b)

1-2-3-1 + 1 press & hold to remove encryption
keys (while ID is OFF)

(c)

1-2-3-5 + 1 press & hold to remove PIN code

The ID transmitter must be switched ON
See the manual for details

(d)

1-2-3-9 +1 press & hold to remove ID
transmitters keys from the main unit

Disarming – automatic when the ID transmitter is within the range of the main unit.
Arming – automatic, 10 sec after losing connection between the ID transmitter and the main unit.

ID transmitter has a button in its right-hand hole, by which a user can operate it (use a paper clip). LED is
located in the left-hand hole of the ID transmitter.

During normal operation, the ID transmitter does not signal its state by LED, which increases the battery
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Disarming – automatic while the ID transmitter is within the range of the main unit. If a PIN code is defined and you

do not have your ID transmitter with you, the immobilizer may be disarmed by entering the previously set buttons
combination. Single blink of dashboard indicator will confirm disarming of the immobilizer. The time between
pressing consecutive buttons must be shorter than 5 sec; in some vehicles this time must be longer than 0.4 sec.
Arming – automatic 10 sec. after losing connection between the ID transmitter and the main unit. If a PIN code has

been set, switching the ignition OFF and opening driver’s door will arm the immobilizer (2 blinks of a dashboard
indicator)

Turning the ID transmitter ON or OFF

To switch the ID transmitter ON or OFF, press and hold the button for about 5 seconds. The LED will
indicate if it has been switched ON or OFF:

a) 5 blinks in about 2 seconds – the ID transmitter has been switched ON,
b) continuous light for about 2 seconds – the ID transmitter has been switched OFF.

1x Checking if the ID transmitter is switched ON or OFF

Press the button once to check if the ID transmitter is switched ON or OFF. The LED will indicate whether it
is switched ON or OFF:

a) 5 blinks in about 2 seconds – ID transmitter is switched ON,
b) continuous illumination for about 2 seconds – the ID transmitter is switched OFF.

2x Checking the status of the service mode

The service mode allows to temporarily disable the immobilizer function and is useful while servicing the
vehicle. To check the status of the service mode (ON or OFF), the ID transmitter must be switched ON and
within the range of the main unit. Press the ID transmitter button twice and the LED will indicate the status
of the service mode:

a) one blink – service mode is OFF (the immobilizer must be authorized to drive away),
b) two blinks – service mode is ON (the vehicle is not protected by the immobilizer),
c) no blinks – the ID transmitter not in range of main unit.

3x Checking the connection status with the main unit and ID transmitter signal range

Pressing the ID transmitter button 3 times permits you to check whether the ID transmitter is programmed
into the main unit and if it is within its signal range.

a) LED single blinks for 20 seconds – the ID transmitter is or has been programmed into the main unit,

but remains out of its range,

b) LED double blinks for about 20 seconds – the ID transmitter is programmed into the main unit and is

within its range. This information is useful when setting the desired signal range (see section 9).
Press the button 3 times again to extend the time of indicating whether the ID transmitter is within
signal range. NOTICE: signal range depends on the electromagnetic noise present in the surrounding
environment,

c) three blinks – the ID transmitter has no encryption keys in its memory and can be programmed into

the main unit.

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4x Checking the ID transmitter battery charge level

Press the ID transmitter button 4 times to check the battery charge status indicated by the LED:

a) one blink – very low battery level
b) two blinks – low battery level
c) three blinks – good battery level
d) four blinks – very good battery level

The battery needs to be replaced after approximately 15 months of usage. The CR2032 Energizer or
Energizer Ultimate battery are originally installed in the device as these batteries have much longer service
life than the batteries of other well-known manufacturers (Duracell, Maxell, Panasonic, Renata, Sony, Varta
batteries were all tested).

5x Checking the number of ID transmitters programmed into the main unit

Press the ID transmitter button 5 times to check the number of ID transmitters and smartphones programmed
into the main unit. Number of LED blinks indicates the number of programmed devices. Up to 8 ID
transmitters and smartphones can be programmed. Use this function to make sure that all ID transmitters
and smartphones paired with the main unit are in your possession.

You can also check the number of ID transmitters and smartphones programmed into the main unit without
using the ID transmitter. Turn the car ignition ON and then press and hold the acceleration pedal for 15
seconds. Number of dashboard’s indicator blinks corresponds to the number of programmed ID transmitters
and smartphones.
Immobilizer needs to be switched ON and not in service mode.

6x Checking if the sequence of car’s buttons (PIN code) to disarm the immobilizer has

been set

Press the ID transmitter button 6 times to have the LED indicate if the sequence of buttons (i.e. the PIN
code, see section 11 for details) to disarm the immobilizer has been set in the vehicle. The ID transmitter
must be turned ON and within the range of the main unit:

a) one blink – the PIN code has not been set in the vehicle,
b) two blinks – the PIN code has been set in the vehicle,
c) no blinks – the ID transmitter is not within the signal range of main unit.

7x Switching the service mode ON/OFF

The service mode allows for disabling the immobilizer function temporarily and is useful while servicing the
vehicle. To switch the service mode ON or OFF, the ID transmitter must be switched ON and within the
range of the main unit. Turn car’s ignition ON (or press the START/STOP button) and within 30 seconds,
press the ID transmitter’s button 7 times. The ID’s LED will confirm sending the request to the main unit by
a sequence of short blinks. Correct activation of the service mode will be confirmed by 5 blinks of the
indicator on the vehicle’s dashboard. Correct deactivation of service mode will be confirmed by a single
indicator’s blink on vehicle’s dashboard.

WA R N I NG – in the service mode the dashboard indicator does not indicate that the service mode is
active and the car is not protected – the car owner, after picking the vehicle up from servicing, should
immediately switch the service mode OFF. During normal operation, the SEO CANblu immobilizer
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8x Checking current power of the ID transmitter

Press the ID transmitter button 8 times to have the LED show the current power setting of the ID transmitter.
The number of LED blinks indicates one of nine transmitter power levels:

a) one flash – power -40 dBm (0.0001 mW)
b) two flashes – power -20 dBm (0.01 mW)
c) three flashes – power -16 dBm (0.025 mW) – factory-set power
d) four flashes – power -12 dBm (0.063 mW)
e) five blinks – power -8 dBm (0.158 mW)
f) six blinks – power -4 dBm (0.398 mW)
g) seven blinks – power 0 dBm (1 mW)
h) eight blinks – power + 3 dBm (1.995 mW)
i) nine blinks – power + 4 dBm (2,512 mW)

Adjust the ID transmitter signal power to set the distance from which the ID transmitter will be able to get
authorized with the main unit. By default the transmitter power is set to -16 dBm. The smaller the power is
set, the smaller the signal range of the ID transmitter will be. NOTICE: signal range depends on the

electromagnetic noise present in the surrounding environment.

9x (a) Setting the transmitter’s power

To enter into the settings mode press the ID transmitter button 9 times. The LED will light up and the
additional-code should be entered. Entering of the additional-code should be done by quickly pressing the
ID transmitter button appropriate number of times for each digit.
Entering of each digit is acknowledged by the LED briefly going OFF and ON. After entering all 4 digits of
the additional code, press and hold the button until the LED goes OFF for the settings to take effect. After
releasing the button, LED will blink rapidly if the emitted power setting was saved or if the encryption keys
were removed.

1-1-1-1 – setting the transmitter’s power to -40 dBm (0,0001 mW)
1-1-1-2 – setting the transmitter’s power to -20 dBm (0,01 mW)
1-1-1-3 – setting the transmitter’s power to -16 dBm (0,025 mW) ® factory-set power
1-1-1-4 – setting the transmitter’s power to -12 dBm (0,063 mW)
1-1-1-5 – setting the transmitter’s power to -8 dBm (0,158 mW)
1-1-1-6 – setting the transmitter’s power to -4 dBm (0,398 mW)
1-1-1-7 – setting the transmitter’s power to 0 dBm (1 mW)
1-1-1-8 – setting the transmitter’s power to +3 dBm (1,995 mW)
1-1-1-9 – setting the transmitter’s power to +4 dBm (2,512 mW)

Example: if you want to enter the additional code 1-1-1-2, you should perform the following sequence:

• 1 – press the button once ® the LED will briefly go OFF and ON,

• 1 – press the button once ® the LED will briefly go OFF and ON,

• 1 – press the button once ® the LED will briefly go OFF and ON,

• 2 – press the button twice® the LED will briefly go OFF and ON,

• press and hold the ID transmitter button (until the LED goes OFF) ® after the button has been

released, the LED will blink quickly, confirming that the settings have been saved.

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9x (b) Encryption keys removal from the ID transmitter

In order to remove encryption keys from the ID transmitter, it must be switched OFF.

Programming the ID transmitter into the main unit assigns unique encryption keys which encrypt the
communication between main unit and ID. After programming the ID transmitter, it can establish a
connection with only one main unit – the one with which it has been paired. This means that the ID
transmitter and the main unit are paired, i.e. they have encryption keys that define their connection. In order

to program the ID transmitter into another main unit, you must remove the encryption keys from this
ID transmitter. To perform this operation, enter the ID transmitter into settings mode (press the ID

transmitter button 9 times). Then enter the additional code 1-2-3-1. Entering of each digit is acknowledged
by the LED briefly going OFF and ON. After entering all 4 digits of additional code, press and hold the
button for the settings to take effect. After releasing the button, LED will blink rapidly if encryption keys
(encrypting communication with the previous main unit) were removed successfully.
It’s not possible to program one ID transmitter into two main units at the same time.

9x (c) Removing (resetting) the previously set PIN code

To remove the previously set PIN code, press the ID transmitter button 9 times. The LED will light up and
the 1235 additional-code should be entered. Entering of the additional code is performed by quickly
pressing the ID transmitter button adequate number of times for each digit. Entering of each digit is
acknowledged by the LED briefly going OFF and ON. After entering all 4 digits of the additional code, press
and hold the button until the LED goes OFF for the settings to take effect. After releasing the button, LED
will blink rapidly confirming that the previously set PIN code was removed. After performing this
procedure, check if it has been carried out correctly (check section 6x). It is also possible to remove the PIN
code using our mobile app available for iOS and Android. FUNCTIONALITY IN DEVELOPMENT

9x (d) Removing encryption keys from the main unit

All the ID transmitters you own must be switched ON and in range of the main unit during this
process.

In the case of losing one of the programmed ID transmitters or smartphones, remove it from the main unit.
It’s possible to remove ID’s as long as they are not within the range of the main unit when being deleted – to
do so, the user has to bring all the owned IDs and leave them switched ON and in range of the main unit – all
other IDs will be removed.

To delete all ID transmitters and smartphones which at the moment of removal will not be within the range
of the main unit, press the ID transmitter button 9 times. The LED will light up and the 1239 additional-
code should be entered. To enter additional code quickly press the ID transmitter button respective number
of times for each digit. Entering of each digit is acknowledged by the LED briefly going OFF and ON. After
entering all 4 digits of the additional code, press and hold the button until the LED goes OFF for the settings
to take effect. After releasing the button, LED will blink rapidly confirming that all ID’s not present within
the range on the main unit at the moment of deleting, were removed. After performing this procedure, make
sure that it has been carried out correctly (check section 5x). It is also possible to remove a certain ID
transmitter using our mobile app available for iOS and Android. FUNCTIONALITY IN

DEVELOPMENT

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10. Programming (pairing) another ID transmitter into the main unit (max 8 ID
transmitters and smartphones)

Only a switched ON ID transmitter can be programmed into the main unit.
To enter into the programming mode, switch the ignition ON (so that the dashboard lights up) and disarm the
immobilizer (using the ID transmitter, PIN code or smartphone), then press the gas (acceleration) pedal 10
times. Two blinks of the indicator light on the dashboard will indicate entering into the programming mode.
Immediately press the ID transmitter button once. If the ID transmitter was programmed successfully into
the main unit, the dashboard indicator light will blink once.

The programming mode may be activated only for 60 seconds from switching the ignition ON. After
entering into the programming mode, DO NOT press any keys on the steering wheel, the radio, the
acceleration pedal or the brake pedal.

The ID transmitters should be programmed one-by-one – it is not possible to program more than one ID
transmitter at a time.

11. Setting the PIN code (setting the buttons combination)

The PIN code is a combination of any buttons available in a particular vehicle (supported buttons are listed

on the connection diagram for the respective vehicle). The PIN code is an alternative to the ID transmitter. If
a PIN code is set and you do not have your ID transmitter with you, the immobilizer may be disarmed by
entering the previously set combination.
To set or modify the PIN code, you must switch the paired ID transmitter ON, start the vehicle ignition (but
do not start the engine), press the gas pedal (acceleration pedal) 10 times. Two blinks of the indicator on the
dashboard will indicate entering into the programming mode. Press the combination of 1 to 15 supported
buttons. Just after entering the combination, turn the car ignition off. If the PIN code was programmed
successfully into the main unit, the dashboard indicator light will blink once.
To check if the code has been set correctly, turn off all the ID transmitters that are within range of the main
unit, turn the car ignition ON and enter the PIN code you just set. If the dashboard indicator will blink once
(indicating that the immobilizer was disarmed), the code has been set correctly. If not, repeat the PIN code
programming procedure. It’s necessary for the ignition to be switched ON when disarming using the PIN
code.

The installer can reset the existing PIN code.

NOTICE: According to UNECE Regulations 97 and the Directive 95/54 EEC, the code for disarming the
immobilizer must be one of at least 10,000 possible combinations. For SEO CANblu, the transmission
between the ID transmitter and the main unit is randomly coded with one of 2

128

possible combinations (2

128

= 340 undecillion = 340*1036). The set PIN code cannot limit the possible number of combinations to fewer
than 10,000. The installer offers all the know-how about this matter, which is available in the Installer’s
Manual.

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12. Switching the service mode ON/OFF using the PIN code

To turn on the service mode using only the PIN code, turn the ignition ON, disarm the immobilizer by
entering the previously set PIN code holding the last programmed button for 10 seconds. If you successfully
managed to enable the service mode, the indicator on the dashboard will blink 5 times.
If you want to switch the service mode off, just enter the PIN code holding the last button until dashboard
indicator will blink once.

13. Removing the ID transmitter or smartphone from the main unit’s memory with the
help of the installer – an alternative method of removing the lost ID transmitter

This procedure may be carried out only when the ignition is switched ON.

To remove all programmed ID transmitters and smartphones, you need to set the Program number 22999
(can only be performed with the installer – manually by pressing the main unit’s button or by programming
the device). Keep in mind that now all ID transmitters and smartphones which are in your possession need to
be programmed again into the main unit, after removing encryption keys from them.

14. Information for the mobile application users

Every phone equipped with Android or iOS system with Bluetooth 4.2 or more recent version can be paired
with the immobilizer. Some smartphones with Bluetooth version 4.1 may also work with SEO CANblu, but
it’s required to update the phone software to the latest version. The immobilizer will permit you to drive your
vehicle only when the paired phone or ID transmitter is in range or the PIN code has been entered.

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