Installing an alarm system on a car is one of the mandatory duties for each car owner. To choose a high-quality and reliable system for protecting a car is difficult, but still possible. One of these security systems is the Alligator alarm.
Types and model range
Based on their characteristics, Alligator automotive security systems are divided into two categories: systems with feedback and systems with auto-start function. To date, the range of alarms of this brand consists of 10 models, each of which has its own characteristics.
Alligator S 875RS
Alarm with auto start Alligator S 875RS is made in a classic style and is equipped with a convenient key fob and feedback. On the sides of the remote control buttons are located. Range of work - two kilometers.
Alarm Alligator S 875RS is equipped not only with auto start, but also with other functions:
- Seven sensors with individual coverage. All sensors are configured in the internal menu of the system. For the alarm to work correctly, it is necessary to correctly adjust the sensitivity of the sensors.
- System emergency shutdown with a pin code.
- Turbo timer.
- Anti-Hi-Jack function.
- Separate power output for each lock.
- Powerful siren.
- Three-channel signal transmission.
- In the event of unauthorized entry into the passenger compartment, the vehicle’s engine is blocked.
The sensors included in the Alligator alarm kit have two sensitivity levels, so the system easily distinguishes between simple touches and harmful influences.
Alligator S250
Car alarm S250 is installed on many both domestic and foreign cars. The model provides almost perfect protection for the vehicle, remaining impregnable even years after its appearance on the market.
The Alligator S250 alarm keychain is equipped with only three control keys. The kit comes with an additional control panel, made in the form of a pager and equipped with LED indicators and four keys.
Programming an alarm is pretty easy. The functionality of the system provides protection against false alarms and calling the driver from the passenger compartment, which is very unusual and is considered an innovative technology.
The pager is equipped with a vibration mode, which allows you to take it with you to important events.
The Alligator alarm key fob display has five icons that display the main functions and operating modes of the system. The controls are intuitive and easy to understand. The keychain is ergonomically shaped.
Alligator C-500
One of the top models of the line at an affordable cost (about 10 thousand rubles), characterized by multifunctionality.
The keychain is equipped with five control buttons and many sensors, with which the condition of the car is monitored. You can control most of the functions and systems of the machine using the Alligator alarm, which raises the feedback option to a new level.
Signals are transmitted from the transmitter to the system and back at a frequency of 868 MHz. The range of the alarm is 2.5 kilometers. In the absence of third-party interference, the radius can increase to three kilometers.
Most interference is not perceived by the Alligator LX signaling due to the increased channel width. A high level of code cryptographic stability solves the problem of code grabbing. The model is equipped with an immobilizer - one of the main functions of all Alligator brand car alarms. In the event of an unauthorized attempt to start the engine, the starter is blocked and a warning is sent to the driver keychain. If desired, the car owner can configure a complete engine lock.
Autostart alarm Alligator can be controlled by a timer. Setting this function will allow the security complex to activate the car's on-board systems at a set time.
Alligator Alarm Instruction
All the necessary information on installing and configuring the security complex is given in detail in the operating instructions that come with the system. In the manual, as a rule, all alarm details are listed and a step-by-step adjustment of the key fob is given.
The Alligator alarm remote control is configured according to the following algorithm:
- The ignition is activated.
- The service button is held for 2-3 seconds.
- The service button is pressed three times.
- After a short beep has sounded, all buttons of the key fob are pressed alternately.
- The ignition is off.
Alarm Setting
One of the most common problems associated with car alarms is the increased sensitivity of the sensors, as a result of which the system responds to the slightest movement or touch of the car. The malfunction is easily corrected in a car service, but the owner of the car can easily fix it on his own. To do this, you need to find the alarm unit and a loop of four wires, departing from it. All wires are connected to the sensor, which is equipped with a sensitivity adjustment device. Scrolling through such a controller allows you to change the sensitivity settings of the Alligator alarm.
If the used car is already equipped with an alarm system, you need to know its specific make and model. For this purpose, careful study of the key fob is usually sufficient: most security systems have control panels with a unique design and inscriptions and names of both the model and the brand placed on the case. For example, all parts of the Alligator alarm are equipped with the corresponding marking.
It is often difficult for car owners who were not present when installing the alarm to find the Valet service button, which allows you to configure the security system. A black wire usually leaves the alarm unit, which is attached, in fact, to a small black button, which in most cases is located in the driver's seat area under the panel.
Alligator Alarm Faults
Most often, you may encounter the following breakdowns:
- Lack of reaction of the alarm to the commands coming from the key fob. It is eliminated by emergency shutdown of the system using the service button. It is advisable to replace the battery in the key fob, since it is likely that it has failed. If the problem is not in it, then the keychain itself could break: it is enough to replace it with a new one or use the second remote control included in the kit.
- Doors do not close. Most likely, the problem is due to a malfunction of the alarm fuses or door locks. It is eliminated when contacting a car service.
- Spontaneous alarm. If this problem is not solved by adjusting the sensitivity of the sensors, then you must either move the shock sensor to another location, or replace it with a new one.
Benefits of Alligator Systems
Car alarms of this brand are characterized by high reliability and quality. Users note the following model benefits:
- High level of protection of the communication channel between the alarm system and the key fob thanks to the dual dialog code.
- Long range - three kilometers.
- For each model there are individual encryption keys.
- The response time is less than a quarter of a second.
- Over 8 thousand radio channels for signal transmission.
Prices
The average cost of Alligator alarms, depending on the model, novelty and functionality, varies from four to ten thousand rubles. In addition to the price of the security complex, you can add the cost of installing it in a car service, which can cost several thousand rubles.