User's Manual

Revised 10/19/98
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VACS
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Vehicle Access Control System
• VACS is a combined vehicle control and security system which utilizes RFID technology.
• This system allows a driver to enter and start a vehicle without a mechanical key while maintaining a
high level of security.
Unlocking the Vehicle
* WAKING UP SYSTEM *
If the vehicle is unused for greater than an hour then it is necessary to wake up the system using one of the
following methods:
Hold the transponder in position for up to 5 seconds.
Pressing an interior door release switch.
Starting the engine.
FROM OUTSIDE
• Slowly pass the transponder in front of the Access Reader. This will unlock the door for 5 seconds.
•
For optimum performance hold transponder 3-6 inches from Access Reader
FROM INSIDE
•
A transponder is not needed to open a door from the inside.
• Press the interior door unlock switch. This will also unlock the door for 5 seconds.
• The side and bulkhead doors may be unlocked manually by pushing the tab on the locking mechanism
and pulling the door at the same time.
• The rear rollup door may be unlocked manually by pushing the tab which is located on the bottom of
the locking mechanism while unlatching and pulling the the door up.
Note:
The system may be operated a maximum of 3 times per minute. If a fourth attempt is made,
the Access Reader will flash a RED LED and not operate.
EMERGENCY ENTRANCE
• In the event of a dead battery, the vehicle may be entered with a key via the rear rollup door
INTERIOR LIGHTS
• The interior lights will be activated when:
(1) a transponder is read by one of the Access Readers
(2) one of the doors is opened
(3) the ignition is shut off
• If no doors are opened after the interior lights are activated, the lights will extinguish after 10 seconds.
• If a door is opened, the lights will extinguish 10 seconds after the door is closed.
• If a door is left open, the interior lights will extinguish after 5 minutes.
Starting & Stopping Vehicle
•
Vehicle will not respond unless it reads a programmed transponder
• Make sure all doors are closed tight. While pressing the
GREEN START SWITCH
, a flashing RED
LED on the Ignition reader indicates that a door is ajar.
•
For optimum performance hold transponder 2-6 inches from Ignition Reader
ACTIVATING ACCESSORIES
• Place hand above the ignition control reader and press the
GREEN START SWITCH
for less than 1/2
second. This will activate the accessories
STARTING ENGINE
• Place hand above ignition control reader and press the
GREEN START SWITCH
for more than 1/2
seconds
Note:
You have
10 seconds
after the start switch is released to try and restart the vehicle. If this time
has expired, the red stop switch has to be pressed, and then the green start switch has to be
pressed again to start the engine.
STOPPING ENGINE
• No transponder is needed to shut off the accessories or the engine.
• Press
RED STOP SWITCH
for more than 1/4 seconds. Engine will stop and interior lights will activate
for 10 seconds.
Security Modes
There are three security modes:
Door Opened
The security system will be armed 10 seconds after a door is opened.
Alarm is triggered via motion sensors.
All doors must be closed to start vehicle.
Door Closed
An exterior door must first be opened. The security system will then be armed 10
seconds after all exterior doors are closed.
Alarm is triggered via motion sensors and door sensors.
All doors must be closed to start vehicle.
Maintenance
The security system will not activate.
The vehicle may be started with open doors.
Changing Security Mode
• Place ignition in either Accessories ON or Engine Run mode.
• Using either a wrist band transponder or
Master Fob
, press the
BLACK ALARM CONTROL
SWITCH
.
• When using the Master Fob, modes will cycle between
Door Open
- Red LED illuminated
Door Closed
- Yellow LED illuminated
Maintenance
- NO LED illuminated
• When using a wrist band, modes will cycle between
Door Open
- Red LED illuminated
Door Closed
- Yellow LED illuminated
Note: Maintenance mode cannot be entered with a wrist band.
• Starting the engine with a
Master Fob
will automatically place the vehicle in maintenance mode.
Disarming/Deactivation of Alarm
• The Alarm can be deactivated by any of the following methods:
(1) A valid transponder code is read by a Access Reader.
(2) Starting the vehicle with a valid transponder or master code.
(3) Placing the vehicle in “programming” mode via the ignition switch module.
If the alarm is disarmed/deactivated and the vehicle is not started, the system will arm
itself after 10 seconds!