Cat 1 Car Alarm - Thatcham Car Alarm

Cat 1 Alarm for Insurance

This Cat 1 alarm is ideal for customers who have been told by their insurance company to have an alarm fitted. It is on the Thatcham list of devices, showing it is tested and approved, providing it is fitted by an approved engineer. We provide an insurance ready MESF certificate, and are also Thatcham Recognised Installers (TRI).

Hornet Maxx1

The Hornet Maxx 1 is made by DEI (the same people who make Clifford) so these devices are manufactured to a high standard. It uses ultrasonic sensors for protection, and has a distinctive bright blue LED status indicator that flashes when the system is armed.

Each device is supplied with two, small four-button remotes that provide a variety of functions. These include silent Arm and Disarm and interior sensor bypass sometimes called ‘Pet Mode’. The remote can also operate three auxiliary outputs (if fitted), one of which can be timed for example to operate a turbo timer module.

Hornet Maxx 1 Remote Button Functions
	Arm system (lock doors if connected)
	Disarm system (unlock doors if connected)
then	Silent Arm
then	Silent Disarm
+	Interior Sensor Bypass - 'Pet Mode'
	Press for 1.5 seconds for Boot Release (if fitted)
	Accessory Output (if fitted)
then	Timed Accessory Output (if fitted)

Printable version of Hornet Maxx 1 Cat 1 alarm remote functions table.

 

Understanding Chirps and Flashes

Most chirp and indicator flash sequences indicate correct operation of the system however extra chirps and flashes can indicate a door is ajar or a sensor has been bypassed.

Interpreting Chirps and Flashes for the Hornet Maxx 1
No of Chirps and Flashes	Explanation
1 chirp, 1 flash	Disarming of the alarm
2 chirps, 2 flashes	Arming the alarm
3 chirps, 3 flashes	Disarmed and there was an intrusion attempt
2 chirps, 2 flashes, then 3 more chirps and flashes	Armed however a door is ajar
2 chirps, 2 flashes, then 4 more chirps and flashes	Armed however there is a input sensor not working properly
2 chirps, 2 flashes, then 5 more chirps and flashes	Armed however either boot, bonnet or closed circuit trigger is not working properly

Printable version of Hornet Maxx 1 alarm error codes, chirps and flash codes

 

If on starting the ignition three chirps and indicator flashes take place, this shows that the alarm was triggered (set off). The LED will then flash a sequence between three and eight to say what triggered the alarm. This sequence is repeated twice more to give three cycles in total.

Hornet Maxx 1 Alarm Trigger Codes
LED	Zone
Three Flashes	Optional Sensor
Four Flashes	Door Trigger
Five Flashes	Boot / Bonnet Trigger
Six Flashes	Closed Circuit Trigger
Seven Flashes	Ultrasonic Sensor
Eight Flashes	Ignition Trigger

 

No Maintenance Car Alarm

In our experience this Hornet car alarm is robust, requires no tweaking by customers and has become one of our best sellers. If you are looking for value for money then this really is the best car alarm giving superb functionality and insurance compliance for an inexpensive price.

Listed Features

• Cat 1 Car Alarm Thatcham Approved
• Ultrasonic Sensors
• 2 four-button remotes
• 3 Aux channels (1 timed)
• Total closure possibility
• Bright blue LED status indicator
• On-board door lock relays
• On-board Dual-Circuit Immobiliser
• Battery backup siren with Data-link

Additional Modules & Sensors Outputs

Please note all of these features will cost extra as they either require additional modules or extra time to install. Some of these extra functions will also depend on car capability.

• Shock sensor
• Proximity sensor
• Window closures
• Turbo timer