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PROFESSIONAL SERIES
PROFESSIONAL SERIES
INSTALLATION MANUAL
This unit is designed for professional installation only and must be
installed by an authorized Silencer dealer.
Magnadyne Corporation 1111 W. Victoria Street, Compton CA 90220 (800) 340-3200
For Warranty information:
Please visit our website at www.silencer.com
SL- 52FM
Two Way 3–Channel 915 MHz
Extended Range Remote Start
Keyless Entry System

Questions and Answers

Overview

The document describes the Silencer SL-52FM Two-Way 3-Channel 915 MHz Extended Range Remote Start Keyless Entry System, a device designed for professional installation in fuel-injected vehicles with automatic transmissions only. This system offers remote starting, keyless entry, and alarm functionalities, aiming to enhance vehicle convenience and security.

Function Description:

The SL-52FM system primarily functions as a remote starter, allowing the user to start their vehicle from a distance. This is achieved by duplicating the functions of the ignition key switch. It includes heavy gauge wires for Ignition 1, Ignition 2, Starter, and Accessory/Heater outputs, ensuring proper power delivery to the vehicle's essential systems during remote start.

Beyond remote start, the system provides keyless entry capabilities, allowing users to lock and unlock vehicle doors remotely. It supports various door lock configurations, including negative trigger, positive trigger, 5-wire alternating, and vacuum-operated systems, making it adaptable to a wide range of vehicles. The door lock connector offers both unlock and lock pulse outputs, with options for single or two-step unlocking.

An integrated alarm system provides security features. It includes a negative hood pin safety shutdown input, which acts as a trigger for the alarm and an instant shutdown for the remote start if the hood is opened. The system also features a negative horn output, capable of triggering the vehicle's horn upon alarm activation. For enhanced security, a grounded output is provided when the alarm is armed, which can be used to control starter disablement, preventing unauthorized starting if an intrusion is detected.

The SL-52FM incorporates several safety shutdown inputs to prevent unintended operation. These include a positive brake switch shutdown input, which immediately shuts down the remote start if the brake pedal is pressed, and a neutral safety switch input, which disables remote start if the vehicle is not in park or neutral. These safety features are crucial for preventing the vehicle from starting in gear or being driven without the key.

For vehicles with transponder immobilizer systems, the SL-52FM offers a bypass mechanism using an external relay and a programmed transponder key. This allows the remote start unit to operate the vehicle while bypassing the factory immobilizer. Similarly, for GM VATS (Vehicle Anti-Theft System) equipped vehicles, the system provides a bypass method using a resistor and an external relay to allow remote starting.

The system also includes a tachometer signal connection, which provides information about the engine's RPM to the remote start system. This is essential for accurate engine monitoring and shutdown. Alternatively, the system can operate in voltage sensing or timer checking modes if a tachometer connection is not feasible.

Additional outputs include a 200mA accessory 2 output, which energizes during remote start for auxiliary systems, and a 200mA second starter output for vehicles requiring a two-starter line. A 200mA channel 3 (trunk) output allows remote control of trunk release or other electric devices. A dome light control output provides grounding when the dome light circuit is active, enabling interior light control upon disarming or during alarm triggers. Furthermore, a programmable 2-step unlock output offers flexible door unlocking options.

Usage Features:

The SL-52FM system is designed for user convenience with several programmable features. These include:

  • Remote Start Activation: Users can initiate remote start using the transmitter, with various crank time options (0.6 to 4.0 seconds) to accommodate different vehicles.
  • Keyless Entry: The system provides remote lock and unlock functions, with options for single-step or two-step unlocking (driver's door first, then all doors).
  • Alarm Arming/Disarming: The alarm can be armed and disarmed remotely, with confirmation chirps and parking light flashes.
  • Pathway Illumination: A programmable feature allows parking lights to turn on for a set duration upon disarming or arming, providing illumination.
  • Engine Run Time: The remote start engine run time is programmable, with options ranging from 5 to 30 minutes, or 1, 3, or 5 minutes for turbo vehicles.
  • Turbo Timer Mode: For vehicles with turbochargers, a turbo timer mode allows the engine to continue running for a set period after the ignition is turned off, protecting the turbo.
  • Confirmation Chirps: The system offers programmable confirmation chirps for lock/arm and unlock/disarm actions, with adjustable horn chirp durations.
  • Sensor Bypass: During remote start, the system can bypass the shock sensor for a specified duration, preventing false alarms.
  • Data Bus Interface (DBI) Compatibility: The system supports serial data communications with Fortin and idatalink modules, allowing for advanced integration and control.
  • Valet Mode: A valet switch allows users to temporarily disable the remote start and alarm features, useful when the vehicle is being serviced.
  • RPM Learning: The system can learn the engine's RPM signal for precise engine monitoring and shutdown.
  • Shutdown Diagnostics: The unit has the ability to report the cause of the last remote start shutdown through LED flashes, aiding in troubleshooting.

Maintenance Features:

The manual emphasizes professional installation by authorized Silencer dealers, which is crucial for the system's proper functioning and longevity. Key maintenance-related aspects include:

  • Wiring Integrity: The importance of proper wiring, including soldering all connection points and neatly routing wires, is highlighted to prevent unreliability, false alarms, and incorrect operation.
  • Fuse Protection: The system incorporates fuses (20A for power, 15A for battery power) to protect against electrical overloads. Users are instructed to remove these fuses before connecting heavy gauge wires and to replace them only after the satellite is plugged into the control module.
  • Troubleshooting Guide: A comprehensive troubleshooting section helps identify common issues, such as the remote start button not responding, and provides solutions based on LED flash patterns and system checks.
  • Shutdown Diagnostics: The system's ability to report the cause of the last shutdown (e.g., hood open, brake pressed, no RPM, low voltage) assists technicians in quickly diagnosing and resolving problems.
  • Regular Testing: The manual outlines a "Testing Your Installation" procedure, which includes testing the brake shutdown, hood pin shutdown, and neutral start safety. These tests are critical to ensure the system operates safely and correctly after installation.
  • Website Support: For warranty information and further support, users are directed to the Silencer website.

Overall, the Silencer SL-52FM is a sophisticated remote start, keyless entry, and alarm system designed to provide advanced convenience and security features for vehicles, with a strong emphasis on professional installation and safety.

Silencer SL-52FM Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Buttons on Remote5
Engine StartYes
Engine StopYes
Trunk ReleaseYes
Door Lock/UnlockYes
Security SystemYes
Installation RequiredYes
Operating RangeUp to 1000 feet
Remote Type2-Way LCD

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