GN8 User Manual

'GN8' – Alarm System with built-in GSM modem and GPS receiver designed for vehicles with central lock controlled by Original Remote Key Fob (or Keyless Entry System), a CAN bus and 12V batteries, whose negative pole is connected to the vehicle body.

The CAN bus shall be compatible with the Alarm System. Click here to download the full list of supported cars (Excel format).

1. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Vehicle Alarm System 'GN8' (Pic. GN8 System Unit) shall be connected to the vehicle 12V DC power supply system and CAN bus. The installation shall be done in accordance with the wiring diagram and recommendations given by the manufacturer of the Alarm System. Proper installation of the Vehicle Alarm System ensures vehicle's operational safety and it shall be performed by professional installers only. The installer must fill up the installation documents located on the Installation Manual!

2. SYSTEM FEATURES

Vehicle Alarm System 'GN8'

Armed Alarm System detects:

• Vehicle door, trunk lid, engine hood opening.
• Ignition turning ON.
• Impact to car body (the system recognizes pre-alarm and alarm zones).
• Car body tilt.
• Movement inside vehicle saloon (an external volume sensor shall be connected).

System actions during alarm:

• Hazard signaling by vehicle horn and direction indicators.
• Engine immobilization.
• Calls and SMS messages to preprogrammed phone numbers.
• Hazard and car location data transferring to user smart phone and/or security server.

The user can:

• Arm and disarm the system by a original vehicle's key fob or mobile phone.
• Get system status, arm, disarm, technical status and car location data (by LBS and/or GPS technology).
• Change System Settings by service button, original key fob, mobile phone, computer.
• Turn on and turn off the service mode (e.g. deactivate alarm system during vehicle maintenance or in case key fob battery is discharged).
• Track the driving route (car tracking).

3. ALARM SYSTEM COMPOSITION

GN8 ID Card

The 'GN8' Vehicle Alarm System consists of the following components:

• **System Unit:** An electronic module (see GN8 System Unit), which shall be hidden inside the vehicle saloon during installation.
• **Horn:** Audible signaling device.
• **Wiring:** Cables with pre-attached connectors for integration.
• **Accessories:** Various mounting and connection hardware.
• **ID Cards:** Includes 2 paired ID cards (see GN8 ID Card).

The system is designed to be controlled by the:

• Original Vehicle Remote Key Fob (or Keyless Entry System).
• User's mobile phone.

4. ID CARD

GN8 ID Card

ID card – driver's electronic key. Paired to the System ID card automatically maintains radio communication with the system unit. ID card's body has a button and a LED (see GN8 ID Card). Power supply – 3V CR2032 type battery. It is recommended to replace it every 12 months. The ID card is not intended for use as a Remote Key Fob and shall be kept separately from the car keys. There will be no benefit from the alarm system, if during a forced robbery you will hand over the car keys together with ID card. The ID card must be protected from rain and snow!

5. RADIO COMMUNICATION

System unit performs automatic radio communication with the ID card. The Alarm System will not authorize a driver if he/she has no ID card. The Alarm System will assume that the car is under unauthorized use and depending on settings, it may trigger alarm and engine immobilization or silent engine immobilization.

6. SYSTEM LED

The system LED provides visual indication of the Alarm System status. The LED is intended for status monitoring and diagnostic information.

7. ID CARD AND SYSTEM STATUS

Briefly press the ID card button. The LED blinks once, and the color indicates the ID card and system status:

• Green color – the ID card is active (the automatic radio communication between ID card and system unit is active);
• Orange color – the ID card is passive (the radio communication between ID card and system unit is established by button press only);
• Red color – ID card is passive and the system unit does not require an ID card to authorize a driver. The driver authorization is turned OFF by this card!