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GF80.50-P-0001GZ Anti-Theft Alarm System (ATA (EDW)), Function



GF80.50-P-0001GZ Anti-Theft Alarm System (ATA [EDW]), Function
- with CODE (551) Anti-theft alarm system (ATA [EDW])


The anti-theft alarm system (ATA), code 551 monitors all relevant inputs for their non-actuated state.
If a change of status is detected at one of the monitored inputs, an audible and visual alarm is given.
The acoustic signals are output by the alarm signal horn (H3) (only USA version, code 494) or by the alarm signal horn with additional battery (H3/1) (except USA version, code 494)
The visual signals are output by the exterior lights.
The rear SAM control unit (N10/8) is the master control unit for the ATA.

The ATA, when armed, monitors:
^ the doors
^ the rear-end door
^ the engine hood
^ the position change of the vehicle
^ motions in interior compartment (with interior monitoring (only with ATA) code 882)
^ the alarm signal horn with additional battery (except USA version, code 494)

On vehicles with radio remote control with panic switch, code 763, an alarm can also be triggered manually