Tips for installing and configuring car alarms. Car alarm Pandora dxl 3500 wiring diagram

In modern life, every car enthusiast needs to take care of the safety of his car. For these purposes, the Pandora 3500 car alarm system is perfect, reviews of which encourage you to buy it.

Pandora 3500

What is this model?

This alarm has an accessible interface and high reliability. Since the spring of 2014, an updated alarm configuration has been released with a key fob that has an LCD display and confidently receives and transmits a signal over a distance of over 500m. The special radio channel of the Pandora 3500 alarm system, reviews of which are given at the end of the article, allows you to provide protection against scanning and encoding capture. In a simple (basic) alarm configuration Pandora 3500 function automatic start missing, as well as a satellite GPS receiver.

Scope of delivery

The Pandora 3500 alarm kit includes:

• Main unit
• Keychain
• Additional keychain
• RF module
• Special sensors (react to temperature, shock, tilt)
• Valet button, indicator with wires
• Alarm installation kit
• Card with pin
• Instructions.

Preparation and installation of the Pandora 3500 system

Removing the instrument panel

At the very beginning of the installation, we first need to remove the additional panels that are located in our car (in the cabin), we also remove the facing panel on the left side (which is located near the front windshield), the steering column trim and the air duct panel. If you do not want to remove the above structures, you can place the alarm under sound insulation, in the area of ​​the pedal assembly in the engine compartment of the car. Disconnect the negative terminal on the battery, as well as all system connectors. To install the alarm we need the following tool:

• Scissors
• Screwdriver
• Soldering iron
• Drill.

Installing the Base Unit

Base unit, general view

As a rule, the Pandora DXL 3500 car alarm, reviews of which are presented on the website, is initially installed from the central unit. The base unit is screwed to the back surface engine compartment after removing all necessary panels. It should be noted that the main (base) alarm unit, like other elements, must be securely attached and located in an unsightly and hard-to-reach place. After all the necessary work on installing the base unit has been completed, the cable (USB) is removed from it. This must be done in order to be able to connect to a PC and program.

Where is the RF module installed?

The RF module is installed in the vehicle interior. From this module, a passage is diverted to the main (base) block, and also LED indicator. The RF module is installed on windshield under the rearview mirror.

Installation of alarm sensors

Installing a Shock Sensor

We attach the sensor that reacts to impacts to the steering column of the car. We install a microphone on the standard mount under the engine. We install a sensor that responds to temperature on the air duct and secure it with a base bolt.

Installation of alarm wiring

We lay the wiring

We install wiring

On the website for installation and instructions for use of Pandora DXL 3500, reviews contain the following recommendations: it is best to use soldering of the wiring, but twisting can also be used. The soldering method is more reliable and allows for better fastening of wires. To solder wiring, lead-tin solder is usually used.

It is imperative to take into account the fact that the material of the conductors must be identical. This will increase the service life of the wiring. In order to avoid the accumulation of condensation at the soldering points, they must be placed above the other wires. The alarm wiring should not be susceptible to temperature effects of vehicle components, friction, and should be placed hidden under the vehicle's upholstery elements. In the car engine compartment, the wiring is placed in special corrugations.

Wiring connection

Typical connection diagram

Next, we need to connect all the alarm elements and connect them to the main (base) unit. The connection of all elements must be carried out strictly in accordance with the instructions, in the order prescribed by the documentation attached to the alarm. All alarm elements must be properly and securely fastened and hidden.

System programming

PC connection

Connecting to a computer via USB

Alarm Pandora 3500, reviews explain to us how to connect the alarm to a computer. To do this, we will use the USB cable that we brought from the main alarm unit. If you have completed all the steps correctly, then when you connect the cable to your computer (laptop), the indicator will blink green.

Entering PIN code

Attention!!! Please note that the interval of pressing the button should be no more than 1 second.

If the interval is greater, then the system perceives this as the end of entering a number. After we have entered the PIN code, the indicator will flash green and red. This means entering alarm programming mode.

Firmware installation

Screenshot of the site with the necessary firmware

To view the current firmware version, you need to open the dxl Loader window. On the website alarmtrade.ru in the service section, in the firmware and instructions section, we can download new version firmware for our alarm system. To do this, we are looking for firmware for our Pandora DXL 3500 model and downloading the latest version.

Next, in the dxl Loader window, we select the “download” section, then the “firmware download” item. Next, we should select the location on the PC’s hard drive where we downloaded the firmware from the site. Select the firmware with the pld extension and click “download”. During the installation of the firmware, under no circumstances should you press or disconnect anything.

After the firmware has been installed, we need to enter the PIN code.

Setting up the CAN interface

CAN – interface, general view

To configure this interface, we need to select the make and model of our car, in the dxl Loader program - setting up the CAN interface, in the fourth section. After that, click “record”. Next, we need to configure all the necessary sections of the CAN interface.

Saving settings

Saving settings in a separate folder

Important!!! The motorist should take into account the important factor that after changing the original (factory) alarm code, it should be written down in a place convenient for yourself and inaccessible to others. Please note that this PIN code cannot be restored.

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the car system burglar alarm P andora dXL

35oo - a premium-class security and service device designed for installation on co-

temporary cars B-C-D-M-S class, equipped with digital data exchange buses

mi (CAN, LIN). P andora dXL 35oo developed and produced in Russia by the Experimental Pri-

Borostroeniya" (Kaluga), which is the copyright holder of the trademark "P andora"(Pandora)

on the territory of the Russian Federation (certificate No. 408051, 408052).

This product is the result of the work of a group of highly qualified Russian engineers.

uneven, with a high degree of elaboration of all components and many unique

engineering and technological solutions. The product is made on a modern element base

using new technological equipment from world leaders, which guarantees

high quality, reliability and stability of technical and user characteristics.

In P andora dXL 35ooall the features of car operation in Russia are taken into account -

wide range of operating temperatures and humidity, increased vibrations, maximum protection

and from incorrect actions of car service personnel, etc. By installing this car alarm

lization, you can count on pleasure from using the system; its reliability,

the highest security and service properties; three years of unconditional manufacturer's warranty;

service support in most cities of Russia and neighboring countries; operational

power in resolving emerging issues related to the operation and installation of the system, ensures

provided by an online support service and a toll-free telephone hotline.

Pandora dXL 35oo has the most crypto-resistant code for authorizing commands with a unique

a local dialogue algorithm and an individual encryption key for each product

nia (at least 128 bits). "Z avod about experimental instrument making » guarantees users of this system

We provide complete protection against electronic hacking throughout the entire life of the product.

In system P andora dXL 35oo provide the most reliable, and at the same time convenient

in operation security capabilities:

– two PIN codes to prevent access unauthorized persons to information about

emergency disarming of the vehicle;

– the ability to change the individual encryption key;

– the ability to control the hood lock, pin door locks, etc.

– the ability to connect coded blocking relays with a dynamic code;

– built-in immobilizer controlled by i-Button (TM) keys and Proximity cards;

Ability to work via a code channel with Pandect immobilizers to ensure

control of wireless radio interlock relays, implementation of the “hands free” mode and expanded

real anti-robbery algorithms.

The security system is equipped with a key fob with two-way communication with liquid crystal information

a speaker that displays as close to real time as possible

This system, for the first time in the world, is implemented on a 32-bit microcontroller with an ARM/Cortex core, which allowed developers to achieve outstanding results in processing streams of standard CAN buses of modern cars, calculations associated with the increased cryptographic strength of the dialog coding algorithm, and mathematical processing of signals from highly sensitive three-coordinate accelerometer, which has built-in shock/tilt/vehicle motion sensors with unprecedented high protection from false alarms without deteriorating sensitivity. The system demonstrates the numerous advantages of our integral approach in ergonomics of use, speed of response to commands and events, correct operation in standard digital buses of cars, energy efficiency, range of dialogue communication, cryptographic strength of the updated version of dialogue coding, real noise immunity from radio interference of modern cities.

The system has 12 independent programmable channels, any of which can be assigned to any event, both the security and service system itself and events occurring in the vehicle’s CAN bus, eliminating the need to use a separate CAN module for connection additional devices other manufacturers (GSM modules, hood locks, door pins, immobilizers, satellite monitoring and search modules, GPS/Glonass trackers, etc.). The flexibility of system settings allows you to implement the highest anti-theft and service functionality available today on the market of automotive security and service systems from the world's leading manufacturers.

Of course, the built-in LIN port, which supports the protocols of some car brands, is of interest.

Pandora DXL 3500 has an expanded event memory (up to 100) with a non-volatile calendar and real-time clock module. Not only alarm events and disarming/arming events appeared in the list of events, but also records of triggering of preliminary sensor levels, engine start/stop events, records of engine start/stop problems, etc.

The circuitry of the base unit uses an integrated, highly efficient pulse power supply voltage converter from Linear (Japan), which made it possible to achieve an absolute record of energy efficiency (18 mA) with record high functionality (integrated full-featured CAN bus controller, constantly working built-in accelerometer, high range of dialog communication, constant monitoring of communication with the key fob, etc.).

The base unit of the system is equipped with a mini-USB connector that allows you to connect directly to a computer or Netbook for programming the system, updating software and reading the extended event log. When programming the base unit, power is supplied to it directly from the computer's USB port, which makes the process more convenient.

The system today supports more than 150 CAN protocols various cars, covering all mass-produced cars sold in Russia, more than 50 of them in an expanded streaming mode, with analysis of a variety of parametric information. The support group is constantly working to read and check CAN protocols and advanced telemetry of all new products in the automotive industry and possible modifications of popular brands. You can update the software with the most modern set of CAN and LIN protocols at any time from the manufacturer’s website.

The processing of information from digital CAN and LIN buses, implemented on a single controller with basic functionality, clearly distinguishes the work of our deeply integrated processing methods from systems from other manufacturers with discrete CAN modules built into the base unit.

Stream processing, operating at the speed of the bus itself, has the ability to comprehensively analyze the situation, make requests and adjust the commands sent by the system to the bus in accordance with the situation. The result of the implementation of our streaming algorithms for working in the bus was a greater speed of response to commands, an expansion of possible, correctly executed commands, the ability to work on high-speed buses without limiting functionality, and an unrivaled range of service functions performed by CAN commands on premium class cars.

Pandora DXL 3500 is another innovative new product from our company, confirming the company’s status as a leader in technological developments. This time - with a gap of years from the closest technological competitors around the world. This product surpasses technical implementation standard electrical equipment of any modern car, has the highest reliability, is produced using the latest European equipment at our new production facility in Kaluga.

The ergonomics of use and functionality of the product will please the most demanding consumer, and will certainly appeal to any, the most competent and demanding professional installer. During installation and operation, Pandora DXL 3500 will not cause harm to the standard equipment of the car (thanks to its “transparency” for standard diagnostics), and will not cause trouble when serviced in branded car services of any premium brands of modern cars.

Entirely developed and manufactured in Russia, Pandora DXL 3500 is the first model of a new family of highly functional, next-generation automotive security and service systems, which our company will continue to delight its consumers in the coming years.

Since March 2014, an updated line of Pandora DXL 3210/3500/3700 ​​car security and service systems has gone on sale.

The updated product line uses a more modern key fob with an LCD display, the D-074, which, while maintaining the design loved by users, has new circuitry with a single-board design and higher reliability. At the same time, the key fob has a more advanced radio path with an AES128 interactive encryption algorithm with a narrower bandwidth and an optimized frequency grid of working broadcast channels. The systems are also equipped with another additional key fob R304.

The systems also received a new RF module RFM390, which has more compact dimensions, as well as a flat connection cable to the base unit, which increases the reliability of the radio channel part of the system.

These measures made it possible to significantly increase the stability and range of the radio channel. Especially in large cities with a large number of operating wireless networks (3G, LTE) with a simultaneous reduction in the power transmitted over the air, as well as the overall reliability and consumer qualities of popular automobile security systems without changing their final cost.

Updated systems have the index “i” (3210i, 3500i, 3700i). They can be distinguished by the software version, which is indicated on a special paper sticker (pasted on the box, in the instruction manual, as well as on the back side of the base unit), or in the upper left corner of the DXL Loader program when connecting a system in settings mode:

• for 3210i systems – version no lower than v.802
• for 3500i systems – version no lower than v.845
• for 3700i systems – version no lower than v.74

The entry of new technologies into the segment of automobile security systems expands the list of security functions, but at the same time has a noticeable impact on the price tag. Therefore, many car alarm manufacturers choose a balanced approach, implementing the most useful innovative functions in their products. It was this strategy that the developers of the Pandora DXL 3500 complex used, offering drivers a basic level of telematics. The user of this alarm model has at his disposal a multifunctional key fob for controlling the basic parameters of protective equipment, as well as the ability to use a digital bus that eliminates interference in the on-board network.

Signaling capabilities

Consider this model possible from points of view directly protective functions and communication support. Regarding the first aspect, the system has a full set of tools for protecting the most significant access areas, including electrical equipment and the ignition system. The car owner can remotely monitor the condition of the car's doors, windows, trunk and hood. In this part, the offer is quite modern and offers maximum protection for the budget class. The communication support of the Pandora DXL 3500 car alarm is based on a radio signal, with the help of which the user interacts with the central unit. The manufacturer has provided automatic communication control, protection of the dialogue code from theft, and also ensured an expansion of the range of the signal in the event of an alarm. But at the same time, the system is deprived of the ability to use GPS and GLONASS satellite navigation systems. This limitation expresses the peculiarity of positioning the model as not a full-fledged telematics complex, but still a budget-class solution.

Key Features of Pandora DXL 3500

If we consider this system As a typical security and service module, it can be positioned as a representative of the middle level. In terms of the main parameters of user interaction and the coverage of security points, this solution is quite suitable for most car owners. Specific characteristics of the model are presented below:

• The number of programmable communication channels is 12.
• Power consumption - 18 mA.
• Processor type - 32-bit ARM.
• Event memory capabilities - up to 100 records.
• Communication channel control range - radio frequencies from 433.1 to 434.9 MHz.
• The number of protected zones is 11.
• Number of engine locks - up to 5.
• The range of the key fob to the car is 650 m.
• The range of the vehicle's radio module to the key fob is 1800 m.

It is worth noting that in the latest modifications of the system, control capabilities have been expanded. In particular, the Pandora DXL 3500 key fob with a new LCD screen allows you to transmit alerts about the status of sensors. There is also a function to display information about the engine status, temperature conditions and battery charge.

Autorun function

Unlike most alarms that are presented on the market as telematic, this version offers not an optional, but a full-format basic configuration. The Pandora DXL 3500 user can use this feature to preheat power unit, cooling or charging the battery pack. But there are differences in the use of this function depending on the type of transmission of the car.

If the car is equipped with a manual transmission, then autostart will occur only if the security mode is activated. Forced activation blocking all access points. If the function is used on a model with automatic transmission, then you must first enable hand brake. And in both cases, the developers of the Pandora DXL 3500 alarm system recommend checking the security of the car before using the autostart. The fact is that a running engine expands the vehicle’s movement capabilities, so mechanical means of locking the position of the equipment must also be activated.

Positive feedback about the alarm

Among the advantages of the model, many note its versatility, ease of use of the interface and build quality. In terms of optional support, there are also positive statements related to the ability to connect the central unit to other on-board equipment. Owners also mention the advantages of Pandora DXL 3500 communications equipment. Reviews emphasize its stability and range. Although, the reception distance may be reduced depending on the conditions of use of the radio module.

The build quality is also beyond criticism. The manufacturer has extensive experience in developing low-cost but high-quality car alarm components, so issues of technical reliability are of fundamental importance to it. But at the same time, Pandora DXL 3500 is not inferior to competitors in ergonomics. The owners testify that the equipment is easy to control and customize to specific needs.

Negative reviews

As the statements of the owners of this version of the alarm show, it has few shortcomings. They are mainly due to the lack of additional communication channels - for example, GSM. However, this module can optionally be retrofitted to the Pandora DXL 3500. Reviews about the autostart operation indicate conflicts between the system and the immobilizer. This is a common problem with such alarms and has to be solved by installing special crawlers.

Conclusion

In its segment, this complex is one of the most attractive offers in terms of the combination of functions. In this niche you can also find options with navigation systems, and models that allow the use of smartphones for communication. But the Pandora DXL 3500 alarm system has the advantage of autostart and overall build quality. Another thing is that many potential consumers may be confused by the high price tag, averaging 20 thousand rubles. For comparison, a telematic alarm system with a full range of modern functions can be purchased for 25-30 thousand. Such a system will also have advanced communication capabilities and services from the manufacturer in terms of allocating separate secure channels for transmitting alarm messages.