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REMOTE CONTROL CAR ALARM SYSTEM Technical help Line : 01429 862616 Email:
[email protected]
SPARKRITE SRA1 REMOTE CONTROL CAR ALARM SYSTEM The Sparkrite SRA1 compact remote control car alarm system incorporates the latest “state of the art” microprocessor technology offering the ultimate in product reliability and performance. The unique easy-fit design ensures simple installation and many years of trouble free operation.
OPERATING FEATURES Radio remote control arming and disarming. Uniquely coded and DTI approved. Powerful 115 decibel built-in siren. Integral electronic shock/impact sensor. Detects forced entry or shock due to exterior attack. Remote control panic feature. Provides additional personal protection by sounding the siren for up to 30sec. Arming and disarming confirmed by coded chirps from the siren. Current sensing. Detects door opening when the interior light is switched on, triggering the alarm. Siren sounds for 30sec., then automatically resets for continued protection. False alarm protection. Microprocessor circuitry monitors the vehicles electrical circuit and discriminates against false triggering e.g. electric cooling fans.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Remote Control Radio Transmitter The 2 radio transmitters conform to DTI legislation with each pair allocated a unique security code. Additional transmitters are available direct from Sparkrite using the enclosed order form, quoting your serial number on the back of the remote control.
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Arming Your Alarm To arm the alarm proceed as follows: Remove the ignition key and leave the vehicle closing all doors, windows,sunroof, boot and bonnet. Press the button on the remote control transmitter. The siren will give one“chirp” to confirm the alarm is armed. Important Note : When the alarm is armed, the current sensing and shock sensing circuits will not trigger the alarm until a 30 second exit delay has expired. This is to allow movement of the vehicle and in some cases, interior light delays to cease. Disarming Your Alarm To disarm the alarm, again press the transmitter button, the siren will give two “chirps” to confirm the alarm is disarmed. If you trigger the alarm accidentally, follow the normal disarming procedure but keep the control button depressed until the alarm stops. Remote Control Panic Feature If you feel threatened outside of your vehicle and within range, you can trigger the alarm by holding the transmitter button depressed for at least three seconds. This will start an alarm cycle lasting 30 seconds and draw attention to your situation and vehicle. The alarm can be silenced by pressing the remote control button once. Entry Alert When disarming the alarm, if the siren gives three chirp’s, this indicates that the alarm has been triggered in your absence and has completed a full alarm cycle.
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS Important The alarm is suitable for 12v negative earth vehicles only. When the vehicles battery is temporarily disconnected, digital radios having a security code or memory feature will require re-programming on completion of installation. Ensure your code is available.
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MOUNTING THE MAIN ALARM UNIT The alarm is designed to attach direct to the vehicles battery as shown in Fig1. Select an area on the battery to mount the alarm unit. IMPORTANT : THOROUGHLY CLEAN AND DRY THIS AREA WITH METHYLATED SPIRITS BEFORE ATTACHING THE ALARM.
Remove the protective backing paper from the adhesive pad on the rear of the alarm. Position the alarm on the cleaned area of the battery with the speaker at the bottom( see Fig 1.) Hold the alarm firmly in place for a few seconds to ensure the alarm is secured. To further secure the alarm, attach the strap supplied around the alarm and battery casing as shown.
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MOUNTING BRACKET If for any reason it is not possible to mount the alarm on the battery, a mounting bracket is supplied to secure the alarm to the bodywork. Select a suitable mounting position close to the battery. Check behind the panel for any hidden pipes or wiring and using the bracket as a template, drill two small holes. Position the bracket in the recess in the front of the alarm, remove the protective tape from the adhesive pad and position the alarm with the bracket over the corresponding holes. Secure the bracket with self tapping screws.
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS Dis-connect the NEGATIVE ( - ) battery lead completely from the vehicles battery by releasing the securing nut on the clamp. Loosen the securing nut on POSITIVE( + ) battery lead clamp. Slide the fork/ring connector on the alarm RED wire(fitted with the fuse) behind the nut on the POSITIVE battery lead clamp and re-tighten. A 10amp automotive fuse is fitted to the alarm ( + ) red wire. It is there to protect the vehicles circuitry against any short circuits. In normal use it can be ignored. If it should blow for any reason investigate the possible cause. Spare fuses are readily available from any automotive accessory store. Slide the fork/ring connector on the alarm BLACK wire behind the nut on the NEGATIVE battery lead clamp. Re-fit the NEGATIVE battery lead and tighten. Route the RED and BLACK wires neatly to the alarm, ensuring they are angled downwards at the entry point of the alarm case as shown in Fig 1. The thin GREEN wire is the aerial for the radio remote control receiver. This wire must not be cut or connected to anything metal, otherwise the operating range will be affected. Leave the aerial hanging free to achieve optimum performance. The wiring is now complete.
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SHOCK SENSOR OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT The alarm includes an electronic sensing device to detect a sudden impact or shock which is transmitted through the bodywork of the vehicle. The sensitivity adjuster is located on the front of the alarm system. Remove the adjuster blanking plug and CAREFULLY, using a small electrical screwdriver turn the adjuster to minimum sensitivity ( anti-clockwise). The alarm will now arm and disarm via the remote control as described in the operating instructions. Arm the alarm and wait for the 30 second arming period to finish. Progressively increase the sensitivity(clockwise) until the shock sensor detects a sharp blow to the front windscreen using the flat of your hand which triggers the alarm. Refit the adjuster blanking plug. Do not set the shock sensor at a higher than necessary setting, otherwise false triggering may be experienced.
ARMED INDICATOR LED Please note this is an optional fitment, providing an additional visible deterrent to car thieves. The alarm will still function correctly if you choose not to install the LED. To install follow the instructions below.
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Decide on a suitable location to mount the LED. We would suggest using one of the blanking plugs found on most modern cars or the plastic casing surrounding the ignition barrel or steering column. Ideally remove the blanking plug or plastic casing around the ignition barrel/steering column before drilling a 7.5mm hole to site the LED bezel. Unscrew the bezel from the LED wire and insert the bezel into the drilled hole from the front, before securing at the rear with the locknut provided. Route the LED wiring carefully from the alarm, through an existing bulkhead rubber grommet and up to the area where the LED will be sited. When the wiring is safely secured screw the LED into the bezel and insert the connector into the alarm. Refit the blanking plug or plastic casing around the ignition barrel/steering column.
FINAL TESTING PROCEDURE 1) Press the remote control button. The alarm will arm with one chirp from the siren. 2) Press the remote control button. The alarm will disarm with two chirps from the siren. 3) Arm the alarm. Wait approximately 30secs, open a door ensuring interior light operates. The alarm will trigger. 4) Disarm the alarm. 5) Repeat the arming procedure and trigger via shock sensor. 6) Disarm alarm. 7
7) Test the remote panic feature by holding down the remote control button for 3 secs. The alarm will trigger. Release button and press again to disarm the alarm. 8) Finally ensure that all wiring is neatly secured. Install the window warning labels on the drivers and passenger windows and make a note of your remote control serial number. Contact our customer care helpline (details on the alarm and at the front/end of this booklet) if you experience any problems during the installation and testing procedure.
TROBLESHOOTING GUIDE RESET ALARM This is necessary when power is lost for any reason, eg battery is disconnected, causing the alarm to lose the transmitter code. It is also often a simple cure to the alarm doing something unusual. Follow the simple procedure described below to reset the alarm system. On the red wire is a 10amp in-line false. Open the fuse cover, remove the fuse for at least 30 seconds, then replace. Press the arming button on the remote control once for approximately 1 second.(Note – if you hold the button on the remote for over 3 seconds you will activate the built-in panic alarm feature). Press again to de-activate the alarm. The alarm is now reset and re-coded to the unique code in the remote control.
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REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Pressing button on remote control dose not light the LED next to button. Discharged or missing battery. Poor battery connection.
Replace battery. Adjust terminals to ensure good battery contact.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT The battery needs replacing if the operating range reduces to 1 meter or when the indicator LED does not light when the transmitter button is pressed. To replace the battery remove the screw from the rear of the casing and carefully separate the transmitter moulding. Replace with 12 volt Sparkrite battery Part No.SR904 observing correct polarity ARMING AND DISARMING Pressing button on the remote control lights the transmitter indicator LED but the alarm does not arm/disarm. No power supply to unit
Check wiring, fuse and using a suitable tester, check that 12V is present on the RED wire Check the BLACK wire is securely connected to the battery negative terminal.
Distance between transmitter and receiver is too great
Move closer and try again
NOTE : The transmitter operating range can vary due to changes in atmospheric conditions.
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CURRENT SENSING Interior light failed. Current sensing too intensive
Check bulb Check fuse for corrosion and RED wire connection.
ALARM GIVE FALSE ALARMS Bad earth or supply connection
Shock sensor too sensitive
Check connection of BLACK earth wire Check connection of RED supply wire Check fuse. Check and re-adjust shock sensor.
TECHNICAL HELPLINE If you have any problems with the installation/operation of this alarm and the problem cannot be solved by consulting the troubleshooting section of this manual, contact the Sparkrite Customer Support team. Helpline on : Tel.01429 862616 , Fax.01429 862696 E-mail.
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