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keenxxx

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Posted: December 01, 2017 at 4:21 PM / IP Logged

From what I have read Compustar is meant for a dealer install. Is there enough info provided with the controller (FT7000AS) for a DIY to complete the install? I read the installation manual , I found online, and there is a boat load of info. compared to other remote start / security installs. For those that have done the install - Is the first step of programming remotes easily done? Are programming options handled ok by the remotes or is having the OP500 programmer a must? Any pitfalls worth mentioning - firmware, wiring etc? Thanks.

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Posted: December 01, 2017 at 7:37 PM / IP Logged

Pairing the remotes is very easy. I usually do it on the bench during prep with a +12V P.S.

While it is possible to set the programming options with the remotes, the OP-500 makes it much easier

just like the BitWriter does for DEI products. However, there are two Special Option Groups that

can only be accessed with the OP-500.

Just a note on the Compustar units that can support ADS Blade cartridges : You can only flash the

Blade firmware while the cartridge is inserted into the Compustar controller using the ADS USB

cable. The ADS USB cable sells for < $30. In addition to the ADS USB cable you must obtain

access to the iDatalink Flash WEB Link site. When you connect everything up and sign in to Flash

the cartridge, you can also update the Compustar controller firmware ( if needed ) and set all the

programmable options online.

Soldering is fun!

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keenxxx

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Joined: January 02, 2014

Location: California, United States

Posted: December 02, 2017 at 2:01 AM / IP Logged

kreg357 wrote:

Pairing the remotes is very easy. I usually do it on the bench during prep with a +12V P.S.

While it is possible to set the programming options with the remotes, the OP-500 makes it much easier

just like the BitWriter does for DEI products. However, there are two Special Option Groups that

can only be accessed with the OP-500.

Just a note on the Compustar units that can support ADS Blade cartridges : You can only flash the

Blade firmware while the cartridge is inserted into the Compustar controller using the ADS USB

cable. The ADS USB cable sells for < $30. In addition to the ADS USB cable you must obtain

access to the iDatalink Flash WEB Link site. When you connect everything up and sign in to Flash

the cartridge, you can also update the Compustar controller firmware ( if needed ) and set all the

programmable options online.

I don't need a bypass module but Idatalink access is for dealers only...I tried.

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