Thatcham cat1 alarms - Viper

Viper 460XV

The Viper 460XV alarm security features are exactly the same as those on the 480XV but is supplied with two 4-button remote fobs insted of a two way pager key fob. The main features on the Viper 460XV alarm include; 3 point immobilisation, remotely adjustable ultrasonic sensors. battery backup siren, Doors, bonnet and boot protection, Passive arming and Total Closure. Also included on the Viper 460XV alarm is; a metal cased Control Unit with Dual Multiplex input for additional Dual Zone sensors and
warn away, 5 channel outputs for control of additional features such as Turbo timer or electric windows, PIN override and valet mode is also contained.

Viper 480XV

The Viper 480XV alarm security features a two way pager key fob with a 19 icon display in remote fob for reporting and confirming the status of the system along with zone or sensor trigger identification. . The main features on the Viper 480XV alarm include; 3 point immobilisation, remotely adjustable ultrasonic sensors. battery backup siren, Doors, bonnet and boot protection, Passive arming and Total Closure. Also included on the Viper 480XV alarm is; a metal cased Control Unit with Dual Multiplex input for additional Dual Zone sensors and warn away, 5 channel outputs for control of additional features such as Turbo timer or electric windows, PIN override and valet mode is also contained.

Thatcham information

The Thatcham organisation was established in 1969 by British Insurers and are best known for testing vehicle security systems and testing seats for whiplash prevention. Thatcham also provide about 70% of the data that insurers use to define a car’s insurance grouping and also test and accredit crash repair parts and vehicle repair technicians. The Research Council for Automobile Repairs (RCAR) was founded by Thatcham and they are members of the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) since 2004. The Thatcham Centre is independently operated with a Board of Directors drawn from amongst the 31 insurer members who fund the work. Thatcham is a not-for-profit organisation and the main aim is to carry out research targeted at containing or reducing the cost of motor insurance claims, whilst maintaining safety and quality standards. The Thatcham Centre is well equipped with a range of collision repair equipment which is used for both research and training purposes and in 2004, Thatcham achieved ISO9001:2000 accreditation.