Cenmax Vigilant ST 5: instruction, photo

Car alarm Cenmax Vigilant ST 5 - the optimal version of the security system for those motorists who are looking for an inexpensive and high-quality protection for their car. This compact alarm system with a wide range of functions and a set of useful options that will please any driver. The affordable price for the alarm system Cenmax Vigilant ST 5 and the guarantee of reliable protection make the security complex one of the most popular and attractive for consumers.

Completion of the security system

The car security system Cenmax Vigilant ST 5 is delivered as follows:

• The basic system unit.
• Temperature, shock and light sensors.
• Antenna unit and siren.
• A set of wires for connection to the vehicle's on-board network.
• Main and optional keyring Cenmax Vigilant ST 5.
• Modules of data transmission and reception.
• End indicator and set of indicators.
• Instruction for Cenmax Vigilant ST 5.

In some signaling kits a special cover for the key fob is supplied, which protects its case from damage.

Functions of the security system

The instructions for the Cenmax Vigilant ST 5 include a wide range of automotive alarm functions. The possibilities of the security complex include:

• Remote control mode Valet.
• Monitoring of separate protected areas - parallel connection points.
• Use the two-way communication function.
• The car is armed when the engine is running.
• Activation of silent alarm mode Cenmax Vigilant ST 5.
• Possibility of remote control of the system with the help of an additional key fob.
• Alarm, timer and clock functions are available.

On the case of the keyfob Cenmax Vigilant ST 5 there are four control keys. The additional buttons have only three: with their help, the main control over the functions of the car alarm and the vehicle as a whole is carried out.

Installation Recommendations

The nuances of installing the system and its further operation are described in the instructions for the Cenmax Vigilant ST 5 signaling. If the security complex is installed alone, there is a possibility of collision with certain problems. To avoid such situations it is desirable to observe the following conditions:

• During the laying of the wiring may not be enough cable, so it is desirable to buy an additional.
• For laying the wiring in places that provoke bends and bends of the cable, you can use plastic tubes.
• Alarm wires are isolated only with high-quality electrical tape.
• Placement of elements of the security complex Cenmax Vigilant ST 5 should be carried out at a distance from places with high temperature and humidity.

The process of installing car alarms takes several hours. Before installation, make sure that you have the necessary tools and parts.

Features of the security complex

In the domestic automotive market, the alarm system with the auto start of Cenmax Vigilant ST 5 appeared relatively recently. Against the background of similar devices of other models and brands, it stands out due to the following features:

• Compact body dimensions Cenmax Vigilant ST 5, so that it can be hidden in the car.
• No signal in the form of vibration.
• Displays all functions on the keyfob display.
• Cursor method for selecting the desired command.
• Independent temperature indexation.

The affordable price of the security complex, coupled with high quality makes it one of the most popular among motorists.

The alarm system Cenmax Vigilant ST 5 is protected from intellectual hacking by the latest models of grabbers, it has minimal power consumption and has additional control channels. In the complete set with the alarm system a special cover for the key fob is sold, thanks to which the control panel will be protected from mechanical and physical influences.

Automatic arming

Automatic arming of the system with the function enabled is carried out 10 seconds after the last door of the machine is locked. Depending on the selected software setting, the door locks can be closed or remain open. The autopatch mode is deactivated until the next ignition is turned off when the doors are closed, provided that the doors are opened with the ignition on or reopened for the next 10 seconds.

When the auto-pop-up function is on, a corresponding message appears on the display of the Cenmax Vigilant ST 5 alarm transmitter.

Repeated arming and protection against accidental triggering

The function that prevents accidental pressing of the buttons of the keyfob, provides the following: if after disarming for any 30 seconds no car door was opened or the ignition was switched on, then in automatic mode the machine is armed.

The re-installation function is not disabled by opening the trunk or the hood of the car. The car owner is notified by the system in case the car has been rearmed with an open trunk, a hood or a handbrake that has not been tightened. The key ring in this situation provides a sound and light signal with the appearance on the display of the corresponding icons until the malfunction is eliminated or the car will not be disarmed.

Closing the doors when starting the ignition

One of the programmable functions. In the settings, you can select a time interval after which the car door locks will be locked, provided that the doors are closed.

Fault notification

The alarm system notifies the owner of the car of open doors, trunk or hood when arming by sending 4 light and 3 beeps. On the display of the keyfob, the corresponding icons begin to flash simultaneously with the long beep. The armed mode will be turned on, ignoring the faulty circuit and monitoring the remaining zones. Upon the return of the chain to the working condition, it is also taken under guard.

Storing alarm events

The control panel of the security complex notifies the owner of the vehicle with a sound signal and vibration with the display of indicators on the display of the alarm event. If the sound signal has been skipped by the user, the icons will flash until the car is disarmed, which is accompanied by a four-time sound and light signal from the side of the car and one long sound from the key fob.

Two-way communication indication

Alarm Cenmax notifies the user about the normal reception of the command by sending a response to the key chain. The control panel reports the reception of the response by means of an appropriate indication. If the connection between the system and the keyfob is broken, then the corresponding icon disappears from the display and a short beep sounds. When the link is restored, the icon returns to the display.

Autorun function Cenmax Vigilant ST 5

Programmable and remote starting of the car engine are prohibited in the following cases:

1. For vehicles with manual transmission, neutral transmission is not included.
2. Ignition on.
3. The hood of the car is in the open position.
4. The manual brake is not tightened to the end.

The alarm keypad will notify you of all cases in which remote start of the engine, sound signals and the inscription "SP" on the display screen is impossible.

• If the car engine does not start remotely from the first time, then the system automatically repeats its start three times.
• The engine is restarted in case it has decayed before the expiration of the specified time interval.
• Remote start of the engine can be made both simultaneously and separately from setting the car to the guard.

Alarm transmitter indication:

1. "ST" appears at the top of the display of the control panel, which is accompanied by an audible signal when sending a command to remote start the engine.
2. The symbol "r10" appears at the top of the display after the motor has been successfully started. The programmed operating time of the power unit is also displayed in the indicator line.
3. The inscription "r01" is displayed on the display a minute before the end of the motor.
4. Stopping the engine is accompanied by three beeps from the side of the key fob of the system and the appearance of the inscription "r00" on its display.

Service modes

Car alarm Cenmax Vigilant ST 5, in addition to the basic functions and diagnostic modes, also has a set of service modes.

Search Mode

Simultaneous pressing of key 1 and 2 of the keyfob makes it easier to search for a car in the dark or in the parking lot. The system responds with 6 sound and light signals.

Trunk opening at a distance

Remotely open the trunk of the car by holding the 2 keys of the keyfob to the sound signal and then pressing it two times. The luggage compartment opens regardless of the mode in which the alarm is located and the position of the key in the ignition switch.

Optional programmable control channel No. 2

The channel used to control the electrical equipment of the car. The pulse duration on it can vary from 0 to 30 seconds depending on the settings set. The channel is activated by pressing and holding button 2 on the alarm keyfob. After a beep, press 1.

A fixed pulse mode is available for this channel: the channel is turned on by pressing the keys described above, switching off by pressing them again.

Optional programmable control channel No. 3

The programming of this channel allows you to control the electrical equipment of the car with it and set the pulse duration from 0 to 30 seconds. The channel is switched on by pressing button 2 and after the sounded signal - button 3.

A fixed pulse mode is also set for this channel, allowing it to be activated once by pressing a button, and turning it off again.

An additional channel can be used for the function of separate door opening. When the separate unlocking mode is started, the car is disarmed with the driver's door open only by pressing the button 2 on the alarm keyfob, with all doors opening by pressing the 2 and 3 keys on the control panel.

This mode involves opening only the driver's door when the ignition is switched off. All other car doors open after pressing the corresponding key combination on the key fob.

Programmable control channel number 4

The additional channel allows implementing the following Cenmax Vigilant signaling functions:

1. At switching-off of ignition and removal of the car from protection - illumination of interior during 20-30 seconds.
2. When arming - automatic closing of all windows. When this function is activated, the shock sensor is armed in a disastrous mode after disabling the channel in order to avoid false alarms.

Alarm, clock and timer functions

The car alarm key ring not only shows the current time, but can also be used as an alarm clock and a timer. The last function - the timer mode - is useful when parking a vehicle on paid parking or in similar situations. When the timer mode is on, the display of the keyfob shows the countdown and the corresponding indicator flashes. The end of the countdown is accompanied by an audible signal.

When the battery of both the car and the alarm key is completely discharged, the system beeps and a blinking sign of the discharged battery appears on the display of the control panel.

Valet Mode

The mode that turns off all security functions of the car alarm. Often used when renting a car for service. The mode is activated by pressing and holding button 3 on the alarm keyfob until the beep sounds. Immediately after it, the key is pressed again. The activation of the Valet mode is accompanied by a light and sound signal: the siren gives 4 signals, the headlights flash the same number of times, and the LED of the security complex starts flashing in series of 5 flashes. The corresponding indicator will be displayed on the display of the keyfob, which will be accompanied by a melodious sound signal.

Valet mode leaves the possibility of remote control of additional channels and the central lock, the function of automatic closing of doors provided that after the remote unlocking none of them opened. Other functions of the alarm system are disabled. To return the car alarm to normal operation mode and turn off the Valet mode, you can do the same: press button 3 on the keyfob in the same sequence, which is accompanied by three light and sound signals. The Valet mode icon will disappear from the display of the keyfob, and the user will be notified by a beep.