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Firstech, LLC. CM6000 - User Manual

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Overview

  1. Function Description
  2. Important Technical Specifications
  3. Usage Features
  4. Maintenance Features

This document is an installation guide for the Firstech CM6000 Alarm and Starter System. The CM6000 is a control module designed to provide remote start and alarm functionalities for vehicles. It is part of the Firstech Series Remote Starts and/or Alarms product line.

Function Description:

The CM6000 system offers comprehensive vehicle security and convenience features, including:

  • Remote Start: Allows users to start their vehicle remotely, with specific settings for automatic and manual transmissions.
  • Alarm System: Provides security against unauthorized access and tampering, triggered by various sensors.
  • Keyless Entry: Enables locking and unlocking of vehicle doors remotely.
  • Programmable Outputs (POCs): Features 9 programmable output channels that can be configured in 19 different ways to control various vehicle functions or aftermarket accessories.
  • Engine Sensing: Supports Tach sensing, Alternator sensing, and Tachless modes for reliable remote start operation.
  • Temperature Sensing: Integrates with an optional thermister to monitor vehicle interior temperature and enable timed hot/cold starts.
  • Backup Battery Support: Can be connected to an optional battery backup unit for continued alarm functionality during main power loss.
  • Bypass Module Integration: Features a Blade cartridge slot for seamless integration with Blade-AL and Blade-TB modules from Firstech and ADS, simplifying wiring for bypass functions.
  • Internet Updatable Processors: Equipped with powerful processors that allow for on-demand internet updates, ensuring compatibility and feature enhancements.

Important Technical Specifications:

  • Power Connector (CN1, 6-Pin):
    • Pin 1 (White): Accessory 12V positive (+) output (25 amp fuse).
    • Pin 2 (Yellow): Starter 12V positive (+) output, pre-wired to anti-grind/starter-kill relay.
    • Pin 3 (Green): Ignition 12V positive (+) output and input, pre-wired to starter kill relay.
    • Pin 4 (Black): Ground negative (-) input.
    • Pin 5 (Red): Constant 12V positive (+) power input (30 amp fuse).
    • Pin 6 (Green/White): Dual-purpose wire for positive (+) parking light output or positive (+) trunk output (10 amp fuse).
  • Optional Battery Backup Connector (CN2, 2-Pin):
    • Pin 1 (Red): Constant 12V positive (+) input and (+) charging output.
    • Pin 2 (Black): Ground (-) negative input.
  • Programmable Output Channel (POC) Connector (CN3, 20-Pin):
    • Odd Pin numbers 3 through 19 are programmable for up to 19 different output types.
    • Pin 1 (Blue): 250mA negative (-) output (armed/remote start), pre-wired to anti-grind/starter-kill relay.
    • Pin 2 (Orange/Black): Parking Light Reminder (-) input.
    • Pin 3 (Green/White) [POC 1]: Parking light 250mA negative (-) output.
    • Pin 4 (Light Blue): Parking / Emergency brake negative (-) input.
    • Pin 5 (Red/Black) [POC 2]: 2nd Starter 250mA negative (-) output.
    • Pin 6 (Light Blue/White): Brake 12V positive (+) input.
    • Pin 7 (Green) [POC 3]: 2nd Ignition 250mA negative (-) output.
    • Pin 8 (Violet/Black): Trunk negative (-) input.
    • Pin 9 (White/Black) [POC 4]: 2nd Accessory 250mA negative (-) output.
    • Pin 10 (Red/White): Door trigger input (negative (-) or positive (+) trigger).
    • Pin 11 (Black) [POC 5]: Status/Ground while running 250mA negative (-) output.
    • Pin 12 (Brown/White): Dual-purpose wire for Glow plug positive (+) or negative (-) input / Key sense positive (+) or negative (-) input (selectable via Option 4-09).
    • Pin 13 (Orange) [POC 6]: Factory Arm 250mA negative (-) output.
    • Pin 14 (Pink): Slave/Closed Loop negative (-) input (selectable via Option 4-10).
    • Pin 15 (Orange/White) [POC 7]: Factory Disarm 250mA negative (-) output.
    • Pin 16 (Yellow/Black): Engine sensing input (Tach or Alternator).
    • Pin 17 (White) [POC 8]: Horn honk 250mA negative (-) output.
    • Pin 18 (Gray/Black): Hood Pin negative (-) input.
    • Pin 19 (Violet) [POC 9]: Auxiliary 1 - 250mA negative (-) output (pulsed, latched, or timed).
    • Pin 20 (Brown): Siren 12V positive (+) output.
  • Blade Connector (CN4, 20 Pin): For Blade-AL or Blade-TB modules.
  • Door Lock Module Connector (CN5, 6-Pin):
    • Pin 2 (Violet/White): Trunk release 250mA negative (-) output.
    • Pin 3 (Orange/Black): 2nd Unlock 250mA negative (-) output (driver's priority).
    • Pin 4 (Blue): Unlock 250mA negative (-) output.
    • Pin 5 (Blue/Black): Lock 250mA (-) negative output.
  • RS232 Data Port (CN6, 4-Pin): For updating control modules and flashing Blade bypass modules, and communicating with DroneMobile controllers.
  • Valet/Programming Switch Connector (CN7, 3-Pin):
    • Pin 1 (Gray/Black): Negative (-) ground.
    • Pin 2 (Gray): 3V positive (+) L.E.D. output.
    • Pin 3 (Gray): Negative (-) output.
  • Thermister Connector (CN8, 2-Pin):
    • Pin 1 (Black): Thermister.
    • Pin 2 (Black/White): Thermister.
  • Antenna Module Connector (CN9, 4-Pin to 4-Pin or 6-Pin):
    • Pin 1 (Yellow): RX input.
    • Pin 2 (White): TX output.
    • Pin 3 (Red): Constant 12V positive (+) output.
    • Pin 4 (Black): Ground.
  • DAS Shock Sensor (CN13, Red): Dual-stage impact sensor.
  • Remote Pager Sensor (CN12, White): For remote paging functionality.
  • LED (CN11, White): Status indicator.
  • Temperature Sensor (CN8, Blue): For vehicle interior temperature monitoring.

Usage Features:

  • Remote Programming: Remotes are programmed by cycling the ignition ON/OFF five times within 7 seconds, then tapping Button 1 (or Lock button for one-way remotes) on each remote. Up to three remotes can be programmed.
  • RPS Touch (Remote Paging Sensor): An optional sensor mounted on the windshield with multiple features:
    • Status LED: Provides visual feedback.
    • Remote Notification: Pages the remote when triggered.
    • Auto Unlock/Alarm Disarm: Activated by entering a user-specific 4-digit knock code (numbers 1-10) by tapping the sensor.
    • Relock/Rearm: Hold finger over 'Red Circle' for 2.5 seconds.
    • Sensitivity Adjustment: Open driver's door, hold button on back of RPS Touch until LEDs go out, release, then tap again. Number of solid LEDs indicates sensitivity (1-5).
    • On/Off: Can be toggled via remote programming mode (buttons 2+3 for 2.5 seconds, then button 3 or 4 to scroll to "RPS-ON", then button 1 to toggle).
  • DAS Sensor: Monitors forward movement for manual transmission remote start, dual-stage impact, and auto-adjusting tilt.
    • Installation: Set Option 4-12 to Setting 2, set switches 1 and 2 on DAS (ON for 3 Degree Tilt, OFF for 1.5 Degree Tilt; ON for 4 Inch Movement, OFF for 3 Inch Movement), connect cable to red 4-pin port on CM6 module, mount securely.
    • Shock Sensitivity Adjustment: Turn ignition ON, hold buttons 1+2 (2W remotes) or Lock+Unlock (1W remotes) for 2.5 seconds. Tap button 1 (Warn Away Zone 1) or button 2 (Instant Trigger Zone 2) and tap vehicle to set sensitivity (1-10 chirps).
  • Firstech Shock Sensor: Mount by zip-tying to ignition harness or using hardware. Dial (Off-10) adjusts sensitivity for 1st and 2nd stages (recommended 2-4).
  • Siren: Duration time when alarm is triggered can be adjusted via Option 3-07 (default 30 seconds).
  • Thermister (Temperature Sensor): Plugs into 2-pin port (blue on CM6000). Allows 2-Way remotes to display vehicle interior temperature and enables timed Hot/Cold starting (Options 2-05, 2-07, 2-08).
  • Hood Pin: Triggers alarm if hood is opened while armed, and prevents remote start if hood is open.
  • Jumper Settings:
    • Jumper 1 (Door Trigger Polarity): Default is negative (-); move jumper for positive (+).
    • Jumper 2 (Glow Plug or Key Sense Polarity): Default is positive (+) glow plug; move jumper for negative (-). Change Option 4-09 to switch to key sense.
    • Jumper 3 (Parking Light or Trunk Output): Default is positive (+) parking light output; move jumper for positive (+) trunk output.
  • Auxiliary Outputs (POCs): Configured using the OP500 Option Programmer.
  • Tach Sensing: Default engine sensing mode. Recommended to use injector wire.
    • Learning Procedure: Start vehicle, hold foot brake, activate remote start for 2.5 seconds. One chirp/flash indicates success; three chirps/flashes indicate failure.
  • Alternator Sensing: Alternative engine sensing mode (Option 2-10, setting 2). Stator wire should test 0V DC (off), 4-6V DC (on), 12-14V DC (idle).
  • Tachless Mode (Automatic Transmission Only): Alternative engine sensing mode (Option 2-10, setting 3). No tach connection required. Crank time adjustable via Option 2-12.
  • Timed Crank Setting (Automatic Transmissions Only): Option 2-10, setting 4 provides 1.5 second crank.
  • Green/White Loop: Determines transmission setting. Uncut for manual transmission (default); cut for automatic transmission.
  • Reservation Mode (Manual Transmissions): Required for manual transmission remote start.
    • Activation: Start vehicle, neutral, release pedal brake, set emergency/parking brake. Remove key (engine should remain running). Exit and close door (engine should shut off).
  • Version Diagnostics: Turn ignition ON, hold buttons 1+4 (2W remotes) or Lock+Key/Start (1W remotes) for 2.5 seconds. First flash indicates current version.

Maintenance Features:

  • Internet Updatable Processors: Allows for firmware updates via www.firstechonline.com to ensure the system is always running the latest software and to address any compatibility or feature changes.
  • Troubleshooting Section: The manual includes a troubleshooting guide (Page 35) to assist with common issues.
  • Frequently Asked Questions: A dedicated section (Page 36) provides answers to common user queries.
  • Technical Support Contacts: Provides contact information (Page 38) for Firstech support (888-820-3690, Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM Pacific Time) and online resources (www.firstechonline.com, www.compustar.com, www.idatalink.com/compustar).
  • Warranty Information: Notes that the manufacturer's warranty is void if the product is installed by anyone other than an authorized Firstech dealer.
  • Installation Resources: Recommends visiting www.firstechonline.com for additional installation resources and www.compustar.com/dealersupport for updates and remote replacements.

Firstech, LLC. CM6000 Specifications

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BrandFirstech, LLC.
ModelCM6000
CategoryAutomobile Accessories
LanguageEnglish