GF80.50-P-0001RC Antitheft Alarm System (ATA (EDW)), Function
GF80.50-P-0001RC Antitheft Alarm System (ATA [EDW]), Function
- with CODE (551) Anti-theft alarm system (ATA [EDW])
Antitheft alarm system (ATA), general
The ATA monitors all relevant inputs after locking the vehicle. If a change of status is detected at one of the monitored inputs, an acoustic and visual alarm is given.
The acoustic alarm signals are output by the alarm siren (H3/1). The visual alarm signals are output by the exterior lights. In addition the interior illumination is switched on.
The rear SAM control unit with rear fuse and relay module (N10/2) has the master function for the ATA.
The ATA, when armed, monitors:
- Doors
- Trunk lid
- Engine hood
- Glove compartment
- Stowage box in center console
- Alarm signal siren
- Position change of vehicle (tow-away protection)
- Motion in interior compartment (interior protection) (with code (882) Interior monitoring (only with ATA))
On vehicles with code (494) USA version or with code (498) Japan version, an alarm siren without additional battery is installed.
The ATA comprises the following partial functions which are described in separate documents:
^ Activating ATA
^ ATA alarm activation
^ Alarm actuation by panic switch (with code (763) Radio remote control with panic switch)