Installation Instructions

PeaceMaker is designed to install easily to most alarm systems, as long as there is access to the wire running to a siren, speaker, bell, buzzer, or horn-relay (in the case of car alarms that honk the horn).  

Because PeaceMaker uses the power from the alarm’s siren wire, it requires no batteries or separate power input and requires no maintenance.

For homes and businesses, it is recommended that PeaceMaker be located inside a locked alarm box or out of sight in a closet, crawl space, or attic.  For cars, PeaceMaker should be hidden out of sight in the passenger compartment.

Never install PeaceMaker In The Following Locations
 

 
Outdoors.
Where it may be subjected to moisture, rain, direct sunlight, or temperatures outside the -20C to +70C (-5F to +160F) range.  
Inside the engine compartment of an automobile.
Where it may be visible to a thief. 
 
Tools Required for Installation
 
Wire cutters (or sharp knife).
Wire strippers (or sharp knife).
Small slot screwdriver.
Phillips No. 1 screwdriver.
 
 

 
  
Install PeaceMaker in Six Easy Steps

STEP 1 - Before beginning installation, ensure that PeaceMaker has been properly configured, as described in the Quick Setup Instructions.  Advanced users should refer to the Detailed Setup Instructions.  After configuring the row of 10 switches inside the back of PeaceMaker, be sure to momentarily press the reset button to lock in all of the new settings.

STEP 2 – Secure the back panel of PeaceMaker to a wall or mounting surface using the two included 1” screws.  Wiring for PeaceMaker should pass through the large circular opening in the center of the panel.


STEP 3 – Connect the Wires

It is important to ensure that the wiring polarity is correct.  If the "+" and "-" wires are reversed, the siren may still sound when tested but may not be properly silenced by PeaceMaker.  For some types of alarm systems with "speaker sirens", PeaceMaker's indicator may appear to properly light even if the siren wires are connected backwards.  It is therefore recommended that you test PeaceMaker after installation by operating the siren until it is actually silenced by PeaceMaker.

Wiring Instructions – For A Home/Business/Car/Boat Alarm That Uses A Siren, Speaker, Bell, or Buzzer

Cut the wire running from your alarm system to your siren and connect PeaceMaker between the alarm system and siren as shown.

Wiring Instructions – For A Car Alarm That Honks The Car Horn

Important Precaution For Car Alarms That Honk The Horn - Never operate your motor vehicle if PeaceMaker’s indicator is flashing/beeping.  Press PeaceMaker’s reset button first to ensure that PeaceMaker will not silence your car horn when you attempt to honk the horn while driving.

In most cars, +12 volts runs to one side of the horn relay coil and a car alarm is connected to the other side of the horn relay coil.  Ensure this wiring configuration is used by your car alarm before proceeding.

To add PeaceMaker, cut the +12V wire (red wire in illustration) and connect the resulting ends to PeaceMaker's connector inside the back of the unit, as shown.  Next, cut the car alarm wire (black wire in illustration) and connect the resulting ends to the "common" terminals on PeaceMaker's connector, as shown.  Refer to your car's horn relay and alarm wiring diagrams for details specific to your make of automobile.  Ensure that your car horn operates properly after installation is complete.  Do not drive your car if the automobile horn does not operate when you press the steering wheel switch.




STEP 4 – You may test your PeaceMaker by triggering your alarm system several times and ensuring that siren silencing properly occurs, as defined by your specific switch settings.  To reduce the amount of noise pollution generated during testing, it is recommended that you follow the PeaceMaker Test Procedure.  Be sure to momentarily press PeaceMaker's reset button whenever you change the settings on the row of 10 switches inside the back of the unit.

STEP 5 – Push PeaceMaker onto the back panel and click down to lock in place. 
 


STEP 6 – Further secure PeaceMaker in place with the two included 1˝"-screws.  You're done!
 

PeaceMaker Schematic

Understanding the internal wiring of PeaceMaker may assist in unusual installations.  A simplified schematic is shown below.  Note the follow:

1.  The two "COMMON" terminals are connected together internally.

2.  If the voltage across "FROM ALARM' terminal and "COMMON" terminal is greater than approximately 6 volts, PeaceMaker considers the siren driver to be on.

3.  When silencing occurs, PeaceMaker's control circuit disconnects "TO SIREN" from "FROM ALARM" and connects it, instead, to "COMMON".


 

 
 
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