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Glossary of Terms
Control Module: The “brain” of your system. Usually hidden underneath
the dash area of the vehicle. It houses the microprocessor that mon-
itors your vehicle and controls all of the alarm’s functions.
Input: Any physical connection to the security system. An input can
be provided through a sensor, pinswitch or by existing systems in
the vehicle, such as ignition or courtesy lights.
LED: A red light mounted inside the vehicle, at a location determined
by the installer. The LED indicates the status of your system and also
reports triggers and faults in the system or sensors.
Siren: A noise generating device, usually installed in the engine com-
partment of the vehicle. The siren generates the chirps and tones
heard when the system is triggered.
Stinger
®
Double-Guard
®
Shock Sensor: A dual-stage shock sensor,
which is located on the control module, and is designed to detect
impacts to the vehicle or glass.
Transmitter: A hand-held, remote control that operates the vari-
ous functions of the security system.
Trigger or Triggered Sequence: The “setting off” or “tripping” of
the alarm. A Triggered Response consists of the siren sounding and
the parking lights flashing for 30 seconds.
Valet Switch: A small, push-button switch mounted inside the ve-
hicle, at a location determined by the installer. This switch is used
