Immobilizer "Igla": official site, installation, use
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According to the description, the Igla immobilizer is distinguished by an intelligent approach to car security. The introduction of the device was new - without breaking the electrical wiring of the car, activating the system with a regular key - without additional key fobs.
Vehicle anti-theft systems are constantly being improved: unreliable analog devices have given way to digital systems. The furor in the field of automobile anti-theft systems was made by the invention of the Igla immobilizer by the engineers of the Russian company "Author": a description of the new generation security device is presented below.
How the immobilizer "IGLA" works
In 2014, the developers patented a novelty - seamless digital locks via the standard CAN bus. Two years later, the company began to supply the market with equipment for autostarting cars, bypassing standard anti-theft systems, and also developed immobilizer control from smartphones. Today, miniature "stealth guards" of the new generation are sold in many countries around the world.
Hidden places for installing the Igla immobilizer are located under the interior trim, in the trunk, wiring harness, under the hood of the car. The “Needle” works simply: the car is armed with a standard key, and the protection is deactivated by pressing a certain combination of buttons (power window keys, air conditioning, volume on the steering wheel, and others).
Immobilizer "Needle"
Choose the sequence and frequency of pressing yourself, and you can change your personal code at least every day. You will need to open the car door, sit in the driver's seat, dial a secret combination, start moving.
How the Igla security system prevents car theft
A compact pencil-sized anti-theft device, installed in an inaccessible place, is connected with standard digital wires to the engine ECU. The principle of operation is as follows: if the system has not authorized the person who has sat behind the wheel, it sends a command to the control unit module, which, in turn, stops the car on the go.
Innovative security equipment does not have light and sound identification marks (buzzer, flickering diodes). Therefore, an unpleasant surprise awaits the hijacker: the car will stop after the engine is started on the go.
Model range of anti-theft systems
Over the past years, the company has launched the production of a number of models of automotive security systems. By going to the official website of the immobilizer "Igla" (IGLA) iglaauto.author-alarm.ru , you can get acquainted with the new developments of the manufacturer.
Anti-theft system "Igla 200"
- Model 200. The product of increased secrecy processes information from the electronic systems and sensors of the car and, if necessary, blocks the power unit. You can deactivate the security complex with a combination of regular buttons.
- Model 220. The ultra-small movement is made in a case resistant to moisture and dirt. The signal is transmitted via the factory bus. The secret combination is typed on the keys located on the steering wheel and dashboard. "Igla 220" adapts to almost all domestic cars with an on-board 12V power supply network, it is easily transferred to the service mode.
- Model 240. The case of miniature anti-theft equipment does not react to water, dust, chemicals. The device is not detected by diagnostic tools. The unlock PIN code is entered from the car control buttons or from a smartphone.
- Model 251. Installation of an ultra-small base unit does not require breaking wires, it is installed as an additional equipment to other anti-theft systems. Deactivated by a secret code from the dashboard of the car, not detected by scanners.
- Model 271. The most secretive equipment is introduced without additional wires, it works in conjunction with other security devices. It has a built-in relay, it is easily transferred to the service mode. User authorization is performed by a set of a unique PIN code.
Comparative table of prices for the model range of Igla immobilizers:
| Model 200 | Model 220 | Model 240 | Model 251 | Model271 |
| RUB 17 | RUB 18 | RUB 24 | RUB 21 | RUB 25 |
Immobilizer "Igla 251"
Mechanism types 220, 251 and 271 are equipped with another AR20 analog blocking module, which is wired to the main unit. To start, you need a current of up to 20 A. The equipment works without key fobs.
Advantages and possibilities of the system
Car owners familiar with other security systems were able to appreciate the merits of the new development.
Among the advantages are:
- Integrity of the onboard electrical network.
- Large selection of mounting locations.
- Small dimensions - 6 × 1,5 × 0,3 cm.
- Maximum stealth anti-theft.
- Ease of installation and maintenance.
Other advantages of installing the Igla immobilizer:
- The device does not give out its location by sound, light signals and antenna.
- Does not affect the operation of the power unit, other vehicle systems.
- Compatible with other anti-theft alarms.
- It has additional functions (TOP, CONTOUR).
- Installation does not violate the vehicle warranty (dealers do not object to installation).
Drivers are captivated by the intellectual nature of the lock - the ability to control via mobile phone and Bluetooth. Users appreciated the numerous capabilities of the system: a complete list of functions can be found on the official website of the Igla immobilizer manufacturer.
Hood lock control module CONTOUR
"Contour" - an additional module for the alarm, which controls the hood locks. This significantly increases the protective functions of the complex.
IGLA anti-theft device and CONTOUR hood lock control module
The electromechanical lock of the car hood locks automatically when you arm the car, or when the engine is blocked during theft. After authorization of the owner, the lock will open.
Remote and independent blocking of the TOR CAN relay
The digital relay TOR is an additional blocking circuit. This is another, increased, level of car protection. The wireless relay starts to operate (turns off the internal combustion engine) in cases of unauthorized starts.
The relay is integrated with GSM beacons. If you install several independent digital TOR modules in the standard wiring, you will get a unique protection. During the hijacking, an attacker can detect and turn off one relay, try to start the engine, but the anti-theft equipment will switch to the "security" mode: the headlights and the standard horn will sound, and the owner will receive a notification about the intruder's penetration into his vehicle, as well as the coordinates of the location of the car.
Immobilizer digital relay TOR
Without digital blocking of a running power unit, you can set the “Anti-robbery” and “Shutting down a running engine” modes.
IGLA security innovation
According to the description, the Igla immobilizer is distinguished by an intelligent approach to car security. The introduction of the device was new - without breaking the electrical wiring of the car, activating the system with a regular key - without additional key fobs. Come up with an unlock code yourself by manipulating regular buttons: when necessary, you can easily overwrite it.
The absolute secrecy of the complex, which is impossible to guess when illegally entering a car, has also become an innovation. Innovative authorization using a smartphone attracted a whole army of buyers to the product.
The service mode is also interesting. When you go through maintenance (or other diagnostics), partially remove the protection with the selected key combination. The master can move around the station in the usual way - at a speed of 40 km / h. After the service, the anti-theft device is automatically activated when the car is revved up.
Another nice innovation: when you lock the car with a standard key, all the windows go up and the rear-view mirrors fold in.
Disadvantages
Drivers consider the price to be the main disadvantage of products. But such a well-thought-out complex design, packed in a miniature box, cannot be cheap.
If there is a bad connection somewhere in the interlock circuit, you will not be able to start the car and drive to the auto repair shop on your own.
IGLA immobilizer installation process
If there is no skill in handling on-board electronics, contact a specialist. But when there is confidence in your abilities, follow the instructions for installing the Igla immobilizer:
- Disassemble the center console.
- Study the connection diagram of the complex.
- Drill a hole in the steering wheel area - here you need to place an electronic lock that is connected to the anti-theft control unit.
- Separate the wires of the security equipment. Connect the power: connect one wire to the battery (do not forget the fuse). Then, following the instructions of the Igla immobilizer, connect to other electronic systems of the car. The last contact connected will be used to open and block the door locks.
- At the last stage, ring the power supply, make sure that the contacts are connected well.
Installation of Igla immobilizer
Finally, install the dismantled console.
Using the system
When the security mechanism is implemented, learn the basic rules for using the system.
Password setting
Come up with your unique code. Then proceed step by step:
- Turn the ignition key. The diode will flash once every three seconds - the device is waiting for the password to be assigned.
- Enter your unique code - the light will flash three times.
- Duplicate the code - the diode indication will be double if you entered the same passwords, and quadruple when no match is found. In the second option, turn off the ignition, try again.
- Stop the engine.
- Disconnect two wires from the positive contact of the immobilizer: red and gray. At this point, the blocker will reboot.
- Connect the red wire where it was, but do not touch the gray one.
The password has been set.
Smena
The action algorithm is simple:
- Activate the ignition.
- Enter the current password - the diode will blink twice.
- Press and hold the gas pedal for a while.
- Enter the valid unique code again - the system will switch to the password change mode (you will understand this by the blinking of the diode lamp, once every three seconds).
- Take your foot off the gas pedal.
Then proceed as in the case of setting a password, starting from point number 2.
How to reset your password
Locate the plastic card in the packing box. On it, under the protective layer, an individual code is hidden.
Your next steps:
- Activate the ignition.
- Press the brake pedal, hold for a while.
- At this moment, press the gas as many times as the first digit of the individual code indicates.
- Release the brake - the first digit of the secret combination from the plastic card will be read by the immobilizer module.
Enter the rest of the numbers one by one in the same way.
How to bind a phone
Activate Bluetooth on your phone, download the Needle program from PlayMarket. After launching the application, in the settings, find "Connect with the car."
Further steps:
- Activate the ignition.
- Log in to the security system.
- Find and select change password from the menu on your phone.
- Press and hold the active organ (gas, brake).
- Dial the combination of the current password on the dashboard - the indicator blinks once every three seconds.
- Press the system service key.
- On your phone, press Work.
- A window will pop up, enter the phone binding code from the card from the security equipment package. This synchronizes the operation of the phone and the immobilizer.
Then, on the "Authorization" tab, click anywhere: you have successfully activated the radio tag.
IGLA mobile application
Improving the burglar alarm, the manufacturing company has developed a mobile application supported by iOS and Android operating systems.
Installation and use instructions
Find the Play Market or Google Play.
Further instruction:
- Enter the name of the application in the top search bar.
- In the list that appears, select the one that suits your request, click on it.
- Once on the main page, click "Install".
- In the pop-up window that pops up, tell the application the required data about yourself, click "Accept". The installation process will start.
- Between "Delete" and "Open" select the latter.
In this case, the firmware of the Igla immobilizer is not required.
Capabilities
With the application, your burglar alarm works using the "Telephone tag" technology. The system will unlock automatically when you approach the car for a certain distance. Additional actions (pressing a key combination) are not necessary. At what distance from the car the identifier tag will work depends on the number of metal parts located between the immobilizer and the smartphone. The exchange of information between devices takes place via Bluetooth.
IGLA mobile application
It is convenient to use the capabilities of the device when two people own the car: one dials a pin code to deactivate the anti-theft device, the other simply carries a phone with him. In both cases, your property is reliably protected from breaking and stealing.
"Needle" or "Ghost": a comparison of immobilizers
Car alarm "Ghost" is produced by the company "Pandora". A comparative analysis of the two types of anti-theft systems shows that there is much in common between them.
Brief description of the Ghost immobilizer:
- Supported by two CAN buses: additional wiring required.
- 100% compatible with all vehicle electronics.
- There is a function against force capture.
- The user is authorized by entering a secret PIN-code using the regular buttons of the car.
- Radio tags (two in the package) "DDI 2,4 GHz" are used.
- Two circuits of protection.
- The service mode of maintenance is similar to the Needle.
- Management takes place via a smartphone.
- Firmware - from a computer.
- Optional: remote and automatic start of the power unit.
Both companies provide technical support to their customers around the clock, give long warranty periods. But the Igla immobilizer is an ultra-small and absolutely hidden equipment that works on a standard CAN bus and has more functionality. Some insurance organizations give a discount on the CASCO policy if the Igla alarm is installed on the car.
