"Agent" 3 immobilizer: connection diagram, service and reviews
Content
All Agent range immobilizers include VALET mode for temporary deactivation during maintenance or car wash. The menu of actions to be performed can be changed by reprogramming according to the table using a dip switch.
Immobilizer "Agent" 3 has been used for a long time by many motorists. It has established itself as a reliable device with an affordable price and a wide range of built-in functions.
Description of Agent 3 Plus immobilizer
The electronic device is convenient for use as part of a car alarm system with the connection of turn signal lights and a standard siren to alert you to a theft attempt. It is a system that controls the operation of the engine by the presence in the identification zone of a special radio tag, made in the form of a key fob hidden by the owner. A constant dialogue with the control unit is carried out in the form of a secure code according to a special algorithm at a frequency of 2,4 GHz. If there is no tag in the scanned area (about 5 meters and closer from the car), the Agent 3 Plus immobilizer is set to anti-theft mode. The blocking of the power supply circuits of the start-up systems of the power unit is carried out by a relay controlled via the LAN bus.
Agent 3 Plus immobilizer package
External notification in the minimum installation option consists of the activation of the flashing brake lights and the buzzer in the cabin. Compared to the previous immobilizer model - Agent 3 - the possibilities in the field of programmable functions have expanded. An option is provided for remote or automatic start of the power unit when the appropriate devices are connected with the introduction of permission through the programming table.
Using the LAN bus
The "Agent" immobilizer is connected to a wired information network (twisted pair) standardly installed in modern cars. This allows the exchange of commands with various devices and vehicle status sensors. LAN bus control makes it possible to use up to 15 different locking methods. In addition, the security complex can be expanded at the request of the customer with additional modules with specific tasks.
The principle of operation of the Agent 3 Plus immobilizer
The convenience of using a common communication bus eliminates the need to hide the command controller block under the hood. The physical removal of the main coordinating node does not disable the security capabilities of the system.
Additional features and their activation
All Agent range immobilizers include VALET mode for temporary deactivation during maintenance or car wash. The menu of actions to be performed can be changed by reprogramming according to the table using a dip switch. The advantage is the impossibility of independently or by unauthorized persons to register an identification tag in the device’s memory if it happens to be lost. It is made only by official dealers.
Security mode
Setting is carried out automatically, after the engine is turned off and if there is no connection with the tag for more than a minute, as reported by short sound and light signals. The hood, doors, trunk and ignition lock are controlled. The possibility of additional expansions due to installation of various sensors is provided. To deactivate the mode, you will need to open or slam the door, which will initiate the owner identification procedure and, if successful, unlock the launch devices.
Under some circumstances, the system does not see the tag due to strong extraneous interference. Here you need to enter the emergency unlock PIN using the dip switch.
The immobilizer is equipped with an anti-robbery function that is activated automatically with a time delay if coercive actions against the owner are forced to leave the car. This makes it possible, while being safe, to report the offense to the appropriate authorities.
General connection scheme for Agent 3 Plus
To minimize impulse noise that may affect the functionality of the device, it is necessary to use connecting wires of a minimum length, to avoid sharp bends and the formation of "bugs". The power plus should be connected as close as possible to the battery, and a short negative ground wire should be connected to the car body near the main immobilizer unit.
General connection scheme for Agent 3 Plus
The manual prescribes to prevent the ingress of fuel and lubricant liquids, water and foreign elements into the mounted electronic assembly. Measures must be taken to orient the anti-theft device in such a way as to prevent condensation from seeping into it.
A two-position switch for operating and programming modes, a signal LED and the main unit are mounted in hidden places in the cabin, preventing their visibility from the outside. The general requirement is to avoid overheating, hypothermia or arbitrary movement of devices after installation.
User's manual
The delivery kit can be purchased and installed using the services of authorized representatives. Each copy of the Agent 3 immobilizer is supplied with a detailed instruction manual in Russian, containing the following sections:
- a brief description of the system, its application and principle of operation;
- actions during arming and disarming, additional functions;
- programming and changing current modes;
- remarks on the replacement of radio tag batteries;
- installation rules and recommendations for setting up the desired functionality;
- wiring diagram of the control unit and connection options;
- Passport products.
Manual
The immobilizer is designed for installation in vehicles that use the LAN bus to control the operation of electronic devices. The same feature allows scaling the system to a full-fledged alarm, up to the use of modules that provide GSM tracking and remote engine start control.
Reviews about the device
Diverse comments from users of the "Agent Third" immobilizer, for the most part, favorably describe the operation of the device, paying attention to the following positive features:
- disarming and arming are automatic, you can also use a standard key fob, as long as the tag is with you (it is recommended to wear it separately from the ignition keys);
- buzzer warning about the need to replace the battery;
- the basic configuration contains a minimum number of installation blocks, while the control unit can be connected to high-current sound and light signaling devices;
- programmatic disabling of the tag polling in case of suspicion of theft or loss;
- the ability to integrate motion, tilt and shock sensors;
- protection against PIN-code selection is implemented by limiting its entry by three times the number of attempts.
User reviews, along with the advantages, also note some operational inconveniences of the Agent 3 Plus immobilizer:
- if the tag is missing, there is not enough time for the correct PIN code entry (16 seconds) before the alarm is triggered;
- for re-identification, you need to open or slam the door again;
- the standard buzzer works very quietly;
- sometimes the label is lost, this also applies to the "Agent" light immobilizer.
If the anti-theft locking system is installed in accordance with the instructions, then, according to reviews, it works without interruption and does not cause complaints.
