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 category 1 status

Thatcham category1 combines alarm and immobiliser to form a complete vechicle security system so the Thatcham organisation have specifed two products;

• Category 1 alarm and immobiliser designed to fit into any vehicle.
• Category 2 to 1 upgrade designed for newer UK specification vehicles that already have a factory fitted category2 immobiliser

Cat 2 to 1 alarm upgrade or Cat 1 alarm can be fitted to a vehicle with a factory fitted cat 2 immobiliser, the upgrade is cheaper but the full alarm provides extra security and more features. Privately imported vehicles that are non UK spec or older vehicles that do not have a cat 2 immobiliser must be fitted with a full category 1 alarm and immobiliser.

If you have key operated or remote controlled central locking installed the aftermarket Thatcham alarm key fob will operate the locks as well as the alarm to give full remote central locking. Installing a Thatcham alarm to operate from the existing remotes is possible but will work out more expensive and you lose out on having an extra set of key fob remotes.

For vehicles that have electric window closure fitted the new Thatcham alarm remote control will operate them as before and if you are without window closure it is possible install a window closure module for around £50 to close windows when the doors are locked.

Viper security

Viper alarms may be the new name to the security market in the UK, however, it is the biggest brand in vehicle security in the United States. The Viper systems we install are Viper 460XV and Viper 480XV.The company behind Viper car alarms is Directed Electronics Inc, the largest auto security and convenience company in the world. Within the short space of time in which Viper alarms has been available, the product has received a great deal of commendation from installers and customers alike, praising the features and benefits incorporated into the systems. directed.com/viper

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.