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A modern car of a fairly high class is not just a means of transportation, but a real gadget and a computer, to say the least - a whole network of computers. This is a gadget for all gadgets with which you can interact both directly and remotely. And what allows you to create with him Pandora DXL 5000 in conjunction with the iPhone - just incomprehensible to the mind ... or understandable. Let's try to find out together. I will only say one thing - for me, as an unprepared person, the possibilities of this anti-theft system caused, to put it mildly, surprise and distrust. So sincere surprise and such great distrust that I decided to go to Kaluga, to where it was developed and where its production is established and not only. Yes, yes, in Russia they know how to create and produce really interesting, high-quality and innovative things, as well as support them with the appropriate service, but first things first.

Why do I write about car anti-theft and telemetry systems on the pages of the site? Because it was originally created with the idea of ​​interacting with the iPhone or iPad, although later Android support also appeared. But iOS is the priority, and now the client for this platform is somewhat more functional than its robo-brother. In addition, like Apple in its time in the smartphone market, " Experimental Instrumentation Plant» brought to the region anti-theft systems a lot of interesting ideas that were picked up by competitors. He gave such a good kick to the market (at least the Russian one), contributing to its active development.

But aside from lengthy discussions, it's time to talk about the hero of the review, namely, what he is and why he stands out among dozens, if not hundreds of car alarms. Although calling the Pandora DXL 5000 an ordinary car alarm is like perceiving a modern car stuffed with electronics as a cart.

In fact, the product is a highly intelligent car security system with a serious software and hardware stuffing - in, how wrapped it up! But I'm not exaggerating. The Pandora DXL 5000 is based on a full-fledged 32-bit ARM processor, a powerful radio path and a whole set of sensors and auxiliary devices, which are easily integrated into the car, interacting wirelessly with each other. Yes, yes, you don’t have to pull the wires and pick the skin. That is, for all its sophistication, the system is quite easily integrated into the car and, moreover, works directly with its CAN bus. But I'm getting ahead of myself a little.

Given the vastness of the topic, the article will be divided into several parts. First, let's talk about the device itself, the kit and its hardware capabilities. Then let's move on to the software part, where we will take a closer look at the possibilities of interaction between the Pandora DXL 5000 and the iPhone and the features of the iOS client, including a live video demonstration. Naturally, let's think about the practical application of the extended features of the product, because 100500 of all functions are useless if they are of little use in practice, but this is not our case. And finally, let's take a walk along one of the production lines where the Pandora DXL 5000 is produced. Everything is created and designed in Russia. The production is also ours, Russian, which is especially nice. And believe me, there is something to see.

In Pandora's box

The Pandora DXL 5000 is a top product and the kit has it to match. In most cases, you won’t have to buy anything, unless you want to expand the basic capabilities of the car itself (hood lock, additional sensors, etc.). Generally, the richer the equipment of the car, the more opportunities for interaction with it the hero of the review will provide, and we are talking not only about protective functions, but we will talk about this a little later.

The car alarm is delivered in a large and weighty box made of rather thick cardboard. Outside, a stylish white cover with high-quality printing and screen varnishing, inside - no less stylish black box:

We open and ... again the boxes, but the cardboard is already thinner and without printing. The whole set is laid in separate boxes, which is convenient.

Let's gut the largest box with the most important parts of the kit: the base unit (the brains of the system), the RF module (responsible for communication with the key fob and communication between the units), the GPS receiver and the IS-122 blocking radio relay (if simple, it turns off the engine, if difficult, it blocks the operation of some vital circuit, without which the engine turns into a pile of iron). In the same box, I found a couple of tablet batteries for immobilizer radio tags, plus a belt pouch for them.

Let's go through the blocks and their capabilities separately. I suppose that this part will be of interest to motorists, for whom a car is also a favorite gadget, and not just a means of transportation. Actually, for such people, for enthusiasts of their car, the Pandora DXL 5000 was created. Although this system performs its function, regardless of whether the owner knows all the nuances of the device or not. It just works and that's what matters.

So, the brain of the system - Pandora 5000 base unit. With dimensions of 102x80x16 mm, a lot of useful stuffing fit into it: a fairly powerful processor based on the ARM Cortex architecture (STMicroelectronics STM32), a 2.4 GHz radio interface (for communication with the RF module, blocking radio relay and other peripheral and service devices), streaming CAN- interface (supports up to several thousand addresses simultaneously, with top speed digital bus operation up to 1 Mbps), integrated accelerometer, mini-USB interface (for easy software updates), GSM/GPRS – Telit modem with a wide operating temperature range, plus, theoretically, it should hold the connection tightly. In practice, during personal tests, everything was ok, and eyewitness reviews are also positive.

The main block of connectors for connecting all sorts of useful things, including a GSM antenna

Additional block connectors for connecting peripherals, the same is on the other side too

SIM slot with card inside

All power of Pandora 5000 is concentrated in this block. An important feature in this case, it is full support for the CAN bus. This is the de facto standard in modern cars and, in fact, it is a network that combines all the sensors and systems of the car. Commands are sent to the equipment through it, system diagnostics are carried out through it, information from all sensors can be obtained through it. Efficient support of this tire is a guarantee reliable operation protective system.

Pandora 5000 supports more than 500 CAN protocols from more than 300 cars(for identical models with different configurations, the protocol may also differ). With 50 especially sophisticated models (like BMW X6, X5, X3, Audi A4, Audi Q5, Mercedes-Benz E-Class (211th body), Mitsubishi Lancer X, Peugeot 4007) the system works in streaming mode, which gives more information from the bus (all statuses, including fuel level) and allows you to use an extended set of commands.

It is worth noting that Pandora 5000 is not the only car alarm integrated into the CAN bus, there are other competing solutions, but it is important not only to interact with it, but also not to interfere with the operation of other car systems. The product in question analyzes incoming commands and, if necessary, embeds its own commands into the stream in queue mode and without unnecessary load on the system, both on software and on electronic-mechanical.

Here is the situation - at the moment, a certain heating or cooling element is working with might and main (in climate control, for example), pumping out a lot of power from the car's electrical network, and then suddenly it was necessary to close all four windows (in hot summer, the car is set to an alarm). If you give a command to close without analyzing the CAN bus and the current commands inside it, then this will simply overload the car electrical network and the consequences can be sad, or the command will not be executed, being blocked by the security system. If you perform the necessary actions sequentially, taking into account the power of the internal electrical network, then everything will work as it should. This is how it interacts with the CAN bus and the Pandora 5000 protocol.

No less important is complete RF module(transceiver Si 4432), which supports communication between the internal components of the car alarm, as well as interaction with the key fob in an on-line mode. It works both with a 2.4 GHz signal transmitted to the base unit and with a multi-channel anti-jamming radio path (433.9-434 MHz), interacts with individual remote control tags, provides Hands Free control mode and contains two anti-robbery algorithms. In addition, it can interact with additional radio-controlled blocking relays (up to three relays) and contains built-in light and sound detectors.

Here it is worth mentioning the use of a proprietary interactive radio key fob system, in other words, it is dialog code . By the way, a similar encryption technique is used in the military aviation of the Russian Federation, which is already a very powerful recommendation. The name of this method encodes the principle of its operation. The anti-theft system checks every time that the signal is received from "its" key fob, and not from a dummy one. This is implemented in the dialogue mode: in response to the first signal from the key fob, the system sends a request to it in the form of a random number, which is processed by the key fob according to a special algorithm and sent back. The car alarm compares the result with its own, processed according to the same algorithm, and if it matches, the command is executed after being sent to the confirmation panel.

They say that everything created by man inevitably breaks down. Yes, this is true to a certain extent. But the dialogue code has not yet been hacked, and not a single case of hacking the car alarm equipped with it has been recorded. You don't have to be afraid of code grabbers, they are useless against Pandora DXL 5000 and other systems with a similar interaction technique. Fraudsters will not be able to get into the wireless channel between car alarm units either, there is 128-bit encryption using the AES algorithm. Tank, friends, this is a real tank in terms of electronic protection.

But the conversational code is just one of several protective barriers, which we'll talk about a little later. In the meantime, we return to complete pieces of iron that can cause awe in many motorists-fans. next in line GPS/GLONASS receiver:

Sensitive and reliable module capable of operating at temperatures from -40°C to +85°C. When cold start consumes 60 mA, while tracking - 40 mA. To warm up, it needs no more than 45 s, the hot start time does not exceed 10 s. Sensitivity is -147 DBm and -162 DBm during cold start and tracking respectively. This thing is responsible for tracking the car on satellites and, judging by the saved tracks that I observed during my business trip to Kaluga, it does its job well.

It's hard to surprise with a GPS/GLONASS receiver now, but in the case of the Pandora DXL 5000, this module reveals its potential somewhat more than usual. The fact is that travel data, the so-called tracks, are stored on a remote server and the user has full access to his personal information and this is not just a colored line on the map. Firstly, access can be carried out both from the iPhone client, which we will talk about in the corresponding section, and through any web browser by going to the P-On proprietary service.

In principle, there is a lot of useful information in addition to the tracks, and they themselves are even more detailed than in the mobile client. For example, you can find out the exact speed on each individual section of the track.

In fact, this is an evidence base that can be used to your advantage in controversial traffic situations. In addition, the saved track will help you navigate the road in the future if you have to go to the same place. You will know exactly how far you have to travel, where and how to turn, etc. In principle, there are a huge number of situations in which such tracking is useful. They gave a relative a car to ride, and you will know exactly where he rode and whether he fulfilled his promise not to go to hell.

Blocking radio relay IS-122- an integral and rather compact part of the system with dimensions of 66x54x18 mm. It is easy to place and easy to hide from prying eyes. Control code type - dynamic, AES encryption applied.

We turn to a small box to which it is glued individual card owner. It contains an individual PIN code for emergency unlocking of the alarm (carried out through a special VALET button), as well as data for authorization on P-On.ru.

Inside, the main key fob with an LCD display, an additional three-button key fob and two immobilizer tags are neatly tucked away. Via marks the mode of unlocking and locking of the Hands Free type is carried out. We approached the car, it was removed from the alarm, they moved away - again under the alarm.

Tags are another barrier against intruders in a critical situation. Break into a car, throw out the owner and rush to hell? In principle, yes, but in a minute the engine will be blocked, since the owner has left the mark, and he is outside the car.

Main keychain with LCD display very cool. Built-in vibration motor, 16 melodies, GPS clock synchronization, control of 12 security zones, sensor sensitivity adjustment, battery temperature and voltage indication.

The accessory is powered by one AAA battery, which is included in the kit. Communication range is approx. 1800 m.

The middle box contains connecting cables, an autostart relay module, a temperature sensor with a cable, an external GSM antenna, a cable with a VALET button, ZIP fasteners, a three-color LED indicator, a mini-USB cable and, all of a sudden, microphone!

Place the microphone discreetly in the car and Pandora will provide the ability to remotely connect to it and listen to what is happening inside the car, what passengers are whispering about. Connection is via phone call your car. You read everything correctly, you can call the car, because it is not in vain that a GSM module is built into the anti-theft system. Moreover, the machine is also able to call the specified numbers in certain cases. We will consider them literally in a few paragraphs, fortunately, we have almost finished with the equipment and hardware. We'll get to the tastiest soon.

Of the set, it remains to mention only documentation: operating manual, connection diagram with installation recommendations and
list of warranty services. Note - the manual is very thin, the system is easy to use. Actually, it was created with such a calculation - there are many functions, darkness possibilities, but they just work without requiring attention to themselves. Needed, a person will get to them and use them. But no, you don’t have to strain yourself, using the car alarm in the “pressed the button, it worked” mode.

In terms of power consumption, with all its standby capabilities and support of all systems in working order, the Pandora DXL 5000 consumes in the region of 30-35 mA - this is an excellent indicator, sometimes even several times less than some competing systems. True, the cost is also different.

Keychain is not needed, iPhone is enough

I greet those who are not yet sleeping, and courageously mastered technical part articles. Now let's talk about all sorts of functional goodies and the interaction of the system with the iPhone, let's think about the practical application of Pandora DXL 5000 in different life situations.

The whole service is basically free, as such there is no subscription fee. But you have to pay for each connection and bringing the car online, although it costs a penny, in literally words - 50 kopecks at a time. You will only have to worry about online access after 500 connections, which are available to the buyer initially.

Note that connection is required for direct control car systems via iPhone or through an online service: arming and disarming, remote engine start and shutdown, enabling and disabling tracking, setting system operation parameters and sensor sensitivity. The history of events can be viewed just like that.

Well, we launch the application, enter the login information and get into this menu:

Please note that on the left screenshot, the connection has not yet been made, but there is already a message that the settings have been changed through the site, that is, using the web interface. In the screenshot on the right, the iPhone is already connected to the car, which is done by pressing the button to the right of the inscription "My car". That's it, no key fob is needed, you can directly work with the machine through the iPhone. At the same time, you see a number of parameters, namely, the voltage on the battery, the current temperature of the engine, and the information is transmitted in real time. In the test car there were no sensors for the temperature inside the cabin and the amount of fuel, respectively, these parameters are not shown, but if they are, the Pandora DXL 5000 will be able to use and display these indicators.

There are sensors, which means that in addition to the battery and engine temperature, the temperature inside the cabin and the amount of fuel are monitored

Now you can disarm or arm the car, start the engine, enable/disable tracking, and determine the parking spot by taking a picture of it along the way, which is especially useful in huge areas with hundreds of cars. Moreover, each event is accompanied by a push notification, if they are activated, of course.

No matter how huge the parking lot is, you won’t lose your car there, because Pandora Info shows both the location of the car and the user

In the tab " Story» All events are stored from the moment the car alarm was put into operation. That is, there are no restrictions on the amount of stored information and its term. Stopping/starting the engine, logging into the system, changing settings and other events - all this is monitored and remains in the annals of history. Each event contains the coordinates on the map where it happened.

Various kinds of filters are present, how can one navigate in such an array of information without them. In addition, if desired, you can generate a report in a PDF file, throwing events into it for a certain period. After that, a link will be available to the user for three days, by clicking on which you can download the document.

I already mentioned tracking above - the entire history of trips is available from the iPhone, moreover, this section also has a convenient filter. Let me remind you that the web version with the tracking history is a little more informative and allows you to view the speed on each section of the track.

The settings section is rich ... no, it is very rich in all sorts of sliders, levers and other “twists”. The system is fully configurable from the iPhone and can be done very flexibly: the conditions for transferring data to the server, numbers from which you can call the car (if someone else tries to do this, then his number will be determined, saved and will be available to the owner of the car), emergency numbers , to which the machine calls and resets SMS with coordinates on the map (link) in case of using the SOS function.

Sensors are also easily and flexibly configured from the same interface:

A number of settings for auto start and stop the engine on schedule or depending on certain conditions is also present.

In addition, it is possible to change the profile settings directly from the program, and there are several useful options for the application itself:

Confused by the program? Then you have a direct road to the help section, which is also located in the "Settings":

When you first start the program, help appears automatically. As you can see, nothing complicated or supernatural. The system is easy to customize for yourself, set the engine warm-up mode, after which you can not go into the application very often and connect to the system.

I will add that the program is universal, adapted for the iPhone (including the iPhone 5) and for the iPad. It is constantly updated and improved, as is the internal software of the Pandora DXL 5000. The system is already year as available on the market, and before that, it was tested in real conditions for several months by volunteers and a development team. During this time, she got rid of childhood illnesses, matured, became really reliable, despite the abundance of functions. Nevertheless, work to improve the anti-theft system continues, it is ongoing.

Better to see...

Pictures are an interesting thing, but it's better to take a look at the system live, which will give a more accurate idea of ​​​​how it works, and whether it works in principle. So, to start with basic capabilities programs, start and stop the engine through it, arming, tracking and filter system:

Now let's complicate the task and check how the system works if set engine start according to schedule:

It works, which means that once you set it up and forget it, the car will be ready to move every morning at a certain time. It is possible to specify up to 14 automatic calendar engine starts (two for each day of the week), automatic starts by timer, that is, after a certain period of time, are also supported. But that's not all - you can set automatic starts based on the temperature of the engine or interior (so that it is always warm in a chilly winter or cool in a hot summer). There is no need to be afraid for the battery charge, since there is a mode for starting the engine at low battery voltage to recharge it.

And remember, just above I mentioned the possibility call your car and control it through the voice menu? Let's see how it works:

This is another opportunity not only to get access to the car if the key fob is suddenly lost and the iPhone is missing somewhere, but there is a backup phone with buttons in your pocket. Through the voice menu, you can start the engine, and disable / activate the alarm, and even completely block the engine in a critical situation. Do not forget about the microphone, too, access to it is through a call to the car.

SOS alarm function in certain cases, it can save the driver's life. We add three phone numbers in the settings, and in a critical situation it will be enough to press one button on the car alarm key fob for the car to make three calls with a voice warning and send three SMS messages with a link to the map, where the coordinates of the car are indicated. Let's see how it works live:

This is a unique feature of the security system, implemented, as you can see, at a high level. In addition, the system is configured to react in a similar way in case of a serious impact, when an accident has clearly occurred. God forbid that such situations do not happen, but, as Eastern wisdom says: “ If you need a sword once in your life, carry it with you for the rest of your life.».

Active security - stop "jammers"

Since we already remembered the sword, it is worth talking about the function active protection. Attackers are not made with a finger. There is experience, there are all sorts of ingenious tools like “jammers” for notification channels (RFM–433.92MHz and GSM), which allow you to effectively steal a car even from under very reliable protective caps.

So, when using active protection Pandora DXL 5000 the car is constantly monitored by the company's servers. Firstly, the communication channels of an Internet service cannot be jammed with an ordinary “jammer”. Secondly, if an attempt, including a successful one, is detected to use such tools by intruders, a corresponding notification will appear on the user's phone. If they still muffle the notification channels and try to tow the car, a notification will still come about changing the coordinates of the car.

Much has been written about the capabilities and characteristics of the Pandora DXL 5000 on the official website of the product.

Web interface - more than hell

In terms of functionality, the iOS application, and its Android counterpart, too, support almost all the features of the Pandora DXL 5000, but the web interface still turned out to be a little cooler. I mentioned earlier that it allows you to track tracks in more detail, providing, among other things, data on speed on any segment.

There is a filter system, event data and the ability to configure any Pandora DXL 5000 parameter. All this is implemented in a high-quality HTML5 interface and is available not only from desktop browsers, but also from mobile ones.

Pride

Pandora DXL 5000 is expensive, it is one of the most expensive anti-theft systems on the market - it will cost around 25–35 thousand rubles. But it is also one of the most technically advanced products of its kind, not even in the country, but in the world. Moreover, it was designed and created in Russia from scratch, no borrowings, all ideas are original.

Pandora is also produced in our country, with a capital letter. In a country where the highest-level specialists live, in a country where there are still its patriots who did not chase the cheapness of Chinese production, but established it in their native state and provided their fellow citizens with work.

Not for the sake of a red word I write like this. I personally spoke with the leaders of the enterprise. These people are burning with their idea, they live it, they don't "work", they create, they care about the product. They create it the way they see the ideal anti-theft system. But the ideal cannot be achieved, you can try to get closer to it, and people try. While competitors are trying to catch up with this locomotive functionally (and they are catching up, yes, because it’s easier to repeat than to create), completely new ideas are already in full swing at the Experimental Instrumentation Plant and preparing for implementation. The limit has not yet been reached, it is still far away.

Photo essay - how Pandora is made

Well, friends and those readers who have preserved a little patriotic feelings for our country, whatever it may be in some areas, I am sure you will be interested in a photo report from the cradle of Pandora anti-theft systems. And perhaps the Experimental Instrumentation Plant will become a cradle for high-quality products from a completely different area, but that's a completely different story.

The entrance to the production met me with a stand with products that the company has been producing and is currently producing:

Then there was a small photo gallery with a number of historical photographs. For example, below is a photo of the leader, ideological inspirer and one of the main generators of ideas implemented in Pandora, Andrey Dmitrievich Petrunin, who signed the first serial anti-theft system in 2005:

And this is the collapse on which their own production line for the production of Pandora was built. 2008, everything is just beginning:

Pandora at InterAuto 2009:

So I got to the production line. Robot machines that solder microelements onto printed circuit boards:

There was even a place for the Apple keyboard:

Reel with SIM slots

Green production, no lead in solder:

Hellish and very expensive prototyping machine:

Partially finished boards are sent for final soldering to an equally infernal oven, in which the solder flows in rivers and splashes in waves:

Did everyone think? Here is some live video and robots for you:

Now all modules must be checked for visible defects:

Pandora "larvae":

The next stage is the desoldering of larger parts that robots cannot handle:

By the way, the cables are created right there, in production. The company, in principle, tries to do everything on its own as much as possible, trying to eliminate weak links. After all, a defective bobbin of Chinese wire can cause a lot of trouble. The wires are cut into pieces of a certain length:

A cool soldering station perched right there:

Masters at work, desoldering in progress:

I was surprised by the large amount of greenery, but this is not much yet, there will be more in the future. The next part of the line is where the finished boards and modules are tested:

Many tools for testing and work are created in our own tool shop, they are unique:

And there are also a couple of such radio silence rooms, in which delicate equipment is also tested:

A kind of metal cube, trimmed with wood inside.

And here is the most "green" part of the production line - here finished products completed and packed in boxes:

Each employee has his own plant, which he cares for, which he grows and cherishes.

The work is disputed:

Extraction works:

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website Most of the photos are clickable and there are a lot of them under the cut, watch the traffic. A modern car of a fairly high class is not just a means of transportation, but a real gadget and a computer, to say the least - a whole network of computers. This is a gadget for all gadgets with which you can interact both directly and remotely. What allows him...

Telemetry system for modern vehicles with direct connection to two digital CAN/LIN buses. Management, monitoring and control are available from a mobile phone, via the Internet and a mobile application for the IOS and ANDROID platform. It is equipped with wide communication and navigation capabilities - GSM/GPRS, GPS/GLONASS, 2.4GHz interfaces.

Functionality and features

• Integrated GSM INTERFACE (900/1800 MHz)
• Digital voice interface for control and parameter setting
• Multi-system high-speed CAN interface
• Simultaneous operation with two digital buses
• Support LIN, K-line, K-Bus, W-bus digital buses
• Integrated 2.4GHz multi-functional interface
• Immobilizer function with 2.4 GHz wireless tags
• Ergonomic keychain with inverted LCD display
• Panic SOS button on the key fob (to call for help in an emergency)
• Automatic voice alert system in case of emergency
• Active security function (automatic control of GSM connection and vehicle position)
• Wireless GPS/GLONASS receiver
• 16 independent security zones
• Integrated two-level shock / motion / tilt sensor based on a digital 3-coordinate accelerometer
• Complex mathematical processing of digital accelerometer information, excluding false positives (Fourier transform)
• Individual conversational encryption code (128 bits)
• High performance MPU with ARM architecture
• Programmable energy saving algorithms
• individual emergency disarm code
• software update and parameter setting via 2.4 GHz wireless interface (within a radius of up to 10 m)
• USB port for updating and setting parameters
• Possibility of interactive setting of parameters
• Flexible engine control system
• Engine management, the ability to implement the function of supporting the ignition and turbo timer
• Analogue preheater control
• Digital control of standard and additional engine heaters
• Digital control of keyless crawlers of standard immobilizers
• Extended event history with calendar and coordinates accessible from mobile phone
• Detailed endless history of events with coordinates on the Internet
• Over 100 possible types events in history
• History of vehicle movements per month
• Cell phone control (can be disabled)
• System management via the Internet
• Listening to event history using the phone
• Possibility to listen to the interior of the car
• Remote engine blocking
• Receiving coordinates (actual / from memory)
• Voice and SMS notifications about alarm and service events
• Operational configuration of sensors from a key fob / cell phone
• Over 500 programmable parameters
• Programming up to 3 phone numbers of the owner
• Programmable PIN code for the guest input of the GSM interface
• Access to information about the balance of the personal account of GSM communication
• Super economical power consumption

Benefits and innovative engineering solutions

New base unit

The new base unit is the result of a deep rethinking of the task of maximizing the integration of modern security telemetry electronics into modern cars. There are dozens of differences in hardware implementation. An improved power supply subsystem, more economical (average consumption reduced by more than 15%), even more resistant to overvoltage (although the previous version quietly continues to work at a voltage of more than 30 volts) and more powerful (easily copes with any operational peak loads).

The updated base unit has a more modern and faster non-volatile memory, of a larger volume, which made it possible to save more track information in the absence of the ability to upload tracks to the server via GPRS for a long time. This is important for long journeys in areas where there is no GSM network or areas where GPRS traffic is expensively roaming. Naturally, as soon as you find yourself in the "home" network, the information will be unloaded automatically, clearing the buffer for the next trip.

The system of CAN-bus and LIN/K-Bus port drivers has been modified. The load capacity of timer channels has been increased, the protection mechanism against overloads and reverse polarity has been improved, now implemented on discrete smart switches to eliminate mutual influence in critical situations.

The temperature sensor integrated on the board, in the absence of a passenger compartment temperature sensor connection and the absence of this information in the car’s standard CAN bus, is automatically taken as a passenger compartment temperature sensor. Thanks to special algorithms for automatically correcting the readings of the integrated temperature sensor, depending on the load on the system, the processor clock frequency and the degree of activity of the GSM modem, the temperature error in practice will not be more than a couple of degrees, which is an excellent indicator for car security systems.

The updated Pandora 5000New base unit has an additional port for connecting digital thermal sensors, which can be used to monitor the temperature of the engine / interior / ambient air. Now the purpose of temperature sensors (of which up to 6 can be used in the system!) can be changed during installation or operation.

For the first time in Russian automotive security systems, a special multifunctional port is built in for connecting additional devices via a special secure digital channel. The developers of the Pandora 5000New complex, in cooperation with Fortin Russia and iDatalink-Russia, have implemented the ability to work using the digital protocol of keyless crawlers iDatalink, Fortin, etc.

The popularity of these devices in the Russian automotive service market is growing. But the potential vulnerability of this method of bypassing the factory (standard) immobilizer with analog control of keyless crawlers greatly reduces the real anti-theft resistance of the car. The method of controlling these devices via a digital (code) channel reduces the risk that a hijacker can easily use the same module to start the engine to almost nothing.

New radio channel 868 MHz

Of course, for a security and service complex for a modern car, the communication range of the key fob with the car remains one of the main properties. Of course, there is a GSM connection with a voice interface, SMS messages, a GPRS channel, which, of course, is the future.

But its own radio channel has not lost its relevance so far - the connection of the system with a two-way key fob usually works faster and even where there is no GSM coverage. And this connection is absolutely free.

The system uses a completely new radio path based on the latest integrated transceiver SI4463. The new radio path uses the 868MHz radio band with 12 independent channels, with a very narrow bandwidth (no more than 10KHz). The narrower the bandwidth, the higher the real noise immunity and communication range. The range of the 5000New system's control channel is almost double that of the previous Pandora 5000. The range of the notification channel has increased even further. At the same time, the power of the transmitters of the RF module and the key fob does not exceed several tens of milliwatts!

New LCD Keychain

Inside the updated case - a completely new hardware platform, which is implemented on the new microcontroller from Microchip and the latest integrated transceiver SI4463, operating at a frequency of 868 MHz. The new key fob uses an inverted LCD indicator made using VA technology and a uniform bright LED backlight.

A lot of work has also been done to improve energy efficiency - the D463 key fob uses special adaptive operation algorithms that reduce energy consumption. In the Pandora 5000New LCD key fob, the intensity and duration of sound, vibration and light indication depends on the type of event (service, service or alarm) and the battery charge level. These measures, together with more modern element base and new engineering solutions have made it possible to increase the service life of the battery by 1.5 times.

New additional keychain

The changes also affected an additional key fob, called R463.

As in the case of the main key fob, inside the case, familiar and beloved by all car owners, there is a new hardware and software stuffing, a radio path at 868 MHz, with an increased range and noise immunity, as well as a sound detector that will increase the convenience of using the key fob, inform the owner about the passage of a command, or about accidentally pressing buttons.

New RF module

The new DXL463 RF module has changed not only internally, but also externally: it has become almost 2 times thinner and smaller than its predecessor, its functionality has significantly expanded. One of the most striking, literally and figuratively, differences of the new DXL463 RF module is a powerful indicator light, made in the form of the inscription "Pandora" on the reverse side of the module, facing the windshield. The indicator flashes with bright short flashes either during the entire period of protection, or during the first few minutes after arming (adjustable function), and it will report on the alarm mode with a whole series of strobing flashes.

Inside the RF module there is a powerful multifunctional sound detector that is understandable and familiar from previous systems and Pandect immobilizers, sound signals will notify the owner about the identification of the tag when the ignition is turned on, or vice versa about the loss of the signal (in the case of the enabled AntiHighJack mode), about the discharge of the battery in the tag and about an incoming call to the system.

The functionality of the driver call button has been significantly expanded, which has become universal: in armed mode, using this button and an individual pincode on a plastic card, emergency disarming of the system is now possible. If the system is disarmed, then the button can turn on the owner call function or work as an alarm button, pressing which will call the SOS function - the owner’s security system integrated into the Pandora 5000New with automatic SOS calls, SMS messages to programmed phones, with transmission the current coordinate of the event and turning on the microphone in the cabin.

New multi-functional 2.4GHz interface

Specially for Pandora 5000New, the capabilities of the universal multifunctional 2.4 GHz radio interface have been completely redesigned and expanded. The interface has become truly universal, forming an entire ecosystem with accessories and Pandora products that can communicate with each other wirelessly.

New 2.4 GHz radio tags with a control button were developed - IS-750v2, which outwardly resemble the tags used in the Pandora 4400, but inside they have completely different hardware with a more modern transceiver from Nordic NRF51822. This is the latest representative of the family of systems-on-a-chip (SoC - System-on-Chip), which differs from its predecessor in better selectivity and higher sensitivity, providing an almost twofold increase in quality and the maximum possible communication range with the base unit of the system at a frequency of 2.4 GHz.

The introduction of the latest circuitry that supports Low Energy modes has made it possible to further reduce the power consumption of the radio tag, which, combined with the use of a capacious CR2032 battery, will allow users to forget about the battery discharge for many months. The presence of such a label, traditionally in the wallet, to perform the anti-robbery function (and at the same time in order not to forget the documents at home and not run into trouble when meeting without documents with a traffic police inspector). It will help to disarm the system or arm it if the battery in the main key fob "suddenly" runs out.

The Pandora 5000New comes with the Pandora NAV-03 satellite receiver, which is characterized by increased sensitivity and accuracy of position determination due to simultaneous operation with satellites of GPS and GLONASS navigation systems, as well as an increased antenna size.

The operation of the Pandora NAV-03 GPS/GLONASS receiver with the Pandora 5000New is also carried out via a universal 2.4GHz wireless interface and does not require a direct connection to the base unit of the system. This will allow you to position the receiver in places the best passage satellite signal, without the need to run wires from the receiver to the system. Also "by air" is carried out and intelligent control modes of operation and power saving of the GPS/GLONASS receiver, which made it possible, on the one hand, to reduce power consumption, and, on the other hand, to forget about such parameters as the "cold" and "hot" start times.

Now you can change the parameters of the Pandora 5000New from a computer or laptop not only using a miniUSB cable, but also "over the air", which is especially important when you need to adjust the settings of the system already installed on the car. The Pandora RMP-3 programmer is used to connect the computer to the base unit of the system via a wireless interface, with which you can not only configure the system settings, but also update the software.

Another device that has been designed to work with the Pandora 5000New is the RR-100 Remote Lockout Radio Relay. This is a wireless remote blocking relay, which also uses a more "long-range" and more noise-immune radio path with the latest Nordic NRF51822 transceiver, as well as a 3-axis accelerometer with a digital interface and sensitivity temperature compensation.

The new circuitry and algorithms for the operation of the blocking relay remove all possible restrictions on its placement - for the RR-100, the options for unauthorized blocking of the engine while driving due to high radio interference or deliberate jamming of the signal are practically excluded, well, the digital accelerometer and special algorithms for filtering harmonic oscillations will save from false positives a motion sensor in the radio relay during autorun operation, even when located in especially vibration-loaded places in the engine compartment.

Engine compartment module RHM-02

One of the bright novelties and beautiful engineering solutions in Pandora 5000New is the introduction of a new device that has no analogues in the car-security sector - the Pandora RHM-02 wireless engine compartment module. This device completely solves the problem of connecting and operating system components in the engine compartment, greatly facilitating the difficult work of professional installers of anti-theft protection.

In the past, on older cars, installers used numerous technological holes in the engine bulkhead. However, on modern cars with a very dense layout of systems, this way in best case either becomes more complicated tenfold, or becomes completely impossible. The power structure of modern bodies, one of essential elements which is the motor partition no longer implies "extra" technological holes, and those that are already used by standard wiring are 100%, and additional wires cannot be added without the risk of damage to the insulation and short circuit.

So installers often have to take up a drill, a drill and drill extra holes in the motor shield. Such "drilling" has an extremely negative effect on the rigidity of the motor shield and the power skeleton of the body, reducing the safety of the car. In addition, such interventions in the structure lead to corrosion of the body at the drilling site and leave the risk of damage to the wiring due to its contact with the sharp edge of the non-standard hole.

The presence of an alternative in the form of a wireless engine compartment module, which eliminates this time-consuming and dangerous operation, can become one of the decisive factors when choosing a security complex. After all, the module provides almost all possible needs of even a very advanced author's installation and is very convenient to use. All those components and electrical circuits that should be located in the engine compartment of the car can now be connected not to the base unit of the system, but to the Pandora RHM-02, while the module itself communicates with the base unit using a proprietary multifunctional 2.4 GHz radio interface.

The functionality of the module is very wide: siren control, control of the hood limit switch, engine temperature sensor, as well as an additional analog input for controlling the tachometer signal, which will be useful in those vehicles in which the tacho signal must be taken either from fuel injectors or from the ignition system. In addition, the module also provides a special code channel that can control additional devices - for example, the Pandora HM-05 electromechanical hood lock control module or an additional digital wired lock relay.

A system of automatic control of the communication channel between the module and the base unit was introduced into the Pandora RHM-02 radio path. The user can at any time turn on informing via SMS in case of loss of communication with the engine compartment module, if the hijacker uses a 2.4 GHz jammer.

New algorithm for working with the accelerometer

For the first time in automobile security systems, an algorithm for processing signals received from an integrated digital 3-coordinate accelerometer (acceleration sensor) based on Fourier transforms was used! Most manufacturers of security systems still use in their products to determine external influences on the car only shock sensors built on a piezo or microphone principle of operation. Now, such solutions look like a hopelessly outdated anachronism, with a large number of drawbacks: unacceptably large dimensions, high power consumption, the impossibility of remote adjustment, not to mention the almost complete “dazzle” of the system during autorun or turbo timer operation.

The Pandora 5000New uses a perfect 3-axis accelerometer with a digital interface LIS331DLH from STMicroelectronics, which is used in top modern smartphones, such as the Iphone 5. In addition, perfect mathematical algorithms used in geodetic instruments and navigation of fast-moving objects in astronautics and modern aviation.

And all this thanks to a 32-bit microcontroller installed in the base unit of the system, at an increased clock frequency, which made it possible to carry out similar signal processing for the fastest, most accurate and error-free recognition of such events as “hit” (strong and weak), “movement” , "tilt", "accident". As a result, it was possible to very reliably recognize even a small inclination, which is typical for a very slow hanging of a car on a hydraulic jack. No matter how careful you are, exceeding the tilt angle by more than a couple of degrees, relative to the moment the car is armed, will inevitably cause an alarm. At the same time, signals characteristic of prolonged gusts of wind are filtered, which further reduces the number of false positives.

The most complex mathematical algorithm using Fourier analysis is now responsible for detecting accidents associated with a risk to human life. Previously, to automatically determine the accident, only acceleration vectors with large amplitudes were processed. Now the accident detection algorithm consists of a description of a set of events that are characteristic of the most dangerous accidents - frontal collision, side impact, rear impact, rollover, rotation with deviation from the axis of motion, etc.

If you got into an accident, the system will automatically detect the collision of the car and notify your loved ones that you are in trouble, send the current coordinates of the car. Will fix the fact of the accident in the endless history of events in the Internet service.

The Pandora DXL 5000 security complex is a highly intelligent security system for a modern car, built on the basis of a high-performance 32-bit ARM processor. The system, in fact, opens up a new class of devices in the field of car security systems. Interfaces are closely integrated into the design of the system, allowing you to manage the complex not only traditional method(from the key fob), but also using a computer or smartphone. Specially developed software allows the user to intuitively and quickly master a large array of opportunities for collecting and processing telemetry information about the state of the protected vehicle, as well as building a flexible, individually tailored car security configuration.

Features and main functions:

• Unsurpassed resistance of the system to intellectual hacking, a guarantee of the invulnerability of the proprietary coding algorithm and the dialog algorithm for transmitting control commands for the next 10 years. The highest reliability of security properties inherent in all Pandora systems. The Pandora DXL 5000 telemetry system is supplemented with a set of measures to ensure the safety of the car owner. The system monitors the status of 15 independent security zones.
• Integrated modern high-speed, multi-band GSM/GPRS interface.
• An advanced voice interface allows you to control, manage and configure many settings from your phone.
• Integrated streaming processing of CAN/LIN digital buses for more than 300 models of modern cars (including all models available on the Russian market until 2012).
• Integrated mini-USB port for updating firmware, digital bus protocols and convenient settings (more than a thousand programmable parameters, while most of the parameters are configured automatically, individually for each car).
• For the first time, a new multi-channel dual-band radio path was used, which increases the transmission speed in the communication channel car - LCD key fob with a simultaneous decrease in transmitter power.

The radio module of the system, for the first time on the car security market, is made entirely by wireless technology with the simultaneous use of a radio channel in the 434MHz and 2.4GHz bands, which made it possible to implement additional security and service properties:

1. Built-in immobilizer at 2.4 GHz, with 2 modes of operation of the anti-robbery function.
2. Hands Free system control mode (arming the system when the owner moves away from the car and disarming the system when the owner approaches). At the same time, due to wireless communication between the system modules, during installation there is no need to disassemble / assemble the visible parts of the car interior.
• Management of the main modes of the system is possible in four complementary and interchangeable ways:
• Control and monitoring of the state of the car, access to alarm and service alerts is possible from a key fob, mobile phone, Internet service.
• A developed system for servicing algorithms for automatic and remote engine start, preheater, heating, air conditioning and interior ventilation systems makes it possible to simplify and secure the work of the installer when implementing such complex and dangerous functions even for the most expensive and modern cars.
• The owner's security system is integrated, implemented by automatic SOS calls, SMS (to programmed phones, with the transmission of the current event coordinates and turning on the microphone in the cabin), calls in the E-Call format (optional) in case of pressing the SOS button on the key fob, or in case of detection car collisions with human life-threatening accelerations.

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  Implemented an "endless" memory of events (emergency, alarm and service - more than 100 types of recorded events) with sending to a free cloud service accessible via the Internet from a computer and modern communicators, smartphones, tablet computers through special applications (for the most popular mobile platforms: iOS, Android).

• An intelligent vehicle tracking system has been integrated with automatic registration of many events (disarming / arming, starting / stopping the engine, refueling, critical accelerations, etc.). The tracking system allows you to monitor the movement of the vehicle (average speed, travel time, average fuel consumption). The tracking system can serve as an evidence base if the need arises.
• Integrated digital sensors - shock (two zone), movement and tilt significantly increase the safety of the car as a whole, as well as increase safety (exclude the possibility of moving the car) when using the automatic engine start functions.
• The system is built on a high-performance 32-bit ARM microcontroller.
• Thanks to energy-efficient operation algorithms, the system does not actually affect the time battery life car battery.
• The system is equipped with key fobs for interactive communication and additional miniature “tags” of the owner, a hidden blocking radio relay, a microphone installed in the car interior, a highly sensitive GPS receiver, by means of which the coordinate is calculated and the internal system time is synchronized to the nearest second.

Among the numerous modern brands, the Pandora trademark has taken a special place, which produces simply wonderful car alarms. Further, your attention is given an overview of the Pandora 5000 new car alarm, which provides almost perfect protection for your transport. This famous brand is now engaged in the general professional development and further manufacture of auto electronics for cars, recognized as one of the best on the planet.

Characteristics of car alarm Pandora DXL 5000 new

Unique Pandora alarm DXL 5000 new is a telemetry system with connection to special digital CAN/LIN buses. For monitoring, management and general control, it will be possible to use a mobile phone and even the Internet. This system is equipped with special interfaces, has an integrated GSM and can work with 2 buses. Modern car alarm Pandora DXL series has become the most relevant security system here and abroad. This is literally the best choice of 2015 for wealthy people.

The Pandora DXL 5000 new car alarm has a 2-way connection to a key fob or a GSM channel, it can be a bus connection, there are SOS and GPS tracking functions. Also this system has such functions of protection against external action as an alarm when driving a car, hitting the body and breaking mirrors. The Pandora DXL 5000 New alarm for cars is a unique updated version of the top alarm, this is a universal modification of 2013-2014. This car alarm has many unique points, it is not just an updated ideal platform, it is an amazing product with many interesting features.

Advantages of the Pandora DXL 5000 new alarm

Pandora DXL 5000 new for cars has a huge number of advantages and benefits. The main ones are presented below:

• user-friendly interface with support for many cars;
• there is a multi-channel radio path protected from interference in the radio network;
• there is a GSM/GPRS interface, GPS/GLONASS receivers;
• various impact and temperature sensors.

This security complex for cars can be controlled from a computer, keychain or cell phone. There is also an automatic quick sending of SMS messages in case of a threat to the life of the driver and in the event of an accident. There is a radio relay for blocking and online control, this system works perfectly with any modern browser.

Overview of alarm functions Pandora DXL 5000 new

Top alarm Pandora DXL 5000 New has many great new products and amazing elements. In particular, there is an integral transceiver serving as the base for the radio path. This radio path uses the 868MHz band with 12 channels and has a wide usable total bandwidth. The sensitivity of this path has become significantly greater than it was before, that is, it has increased to record and best aspects. With this system, it turns out just a huge urban range of work, which has become twice as large as that of the old car alarm system, which is 2000 meters.

Another unique introduction is a special algorithm for processing all signals coming from the accelerometer, that is, from the acceleration sensor. This alarm system for cars uses only the latest best developments, but microphone and piezoelectric sensors are already outdated and are not used here. These solutions are hardly used any more, as they are large in size and consume a lot of energy, besides, they cannot be controlled remotely. Accelerometer Pandora DXL 5000 new is a perfect three-coordinate system with efficient interface from STMicroelectronics. Also, this Pandora alarm has the functions of identifying glass and body scratches, which plays a rather large role.

The Pandora DXL 5000 new alarm system also has such a novelty as a new special LCD keychain with an inverse indicator made according to the VA principle and having a LED suspension. The keyfob has an ultra-modern hardware platform, which is implemented on a transceiver operating at a frequency of 868 MHz. The Pandora DXL 463 RF module has also changed here, and there are both internal and general external changes, this module has become almost 2 times smaller in relation to old model RF module. If the general alarm mode is triggered, this RF module will give a message of a series of flashes of this car alarm.

A number of other updates to the Pandora DXL 5000 new car alarm were also made, in addition to key fobs, more tags were added to the car here. Also, such an important aspect as an ultra-sensitive unique sensor of the LIN interface was installed here. Now a special auto accident algorithm is working here, that is, in the event of a frontal impact or other accidents, the Pandora alarm will transmit a telephone signal via a mobile phone. This alarm system is considered today to be literally the best and is of the highest class, although its cost as a whole is quite reasonable and acceptable, due to which it is often installed on many cars.

Pandora DXL 5000 new alarm package

Taking advantage standard equipment You'll get:

• main block;
• Pandora RF module with power supply;
• immobilizer tags;
• Main key fob with LCD display and additional key fob with three control buttons;
• Case for tags;
• Special receiver;
• Blocking radio relay;
• Band antenna;
• Temperature common sensor;
• Autostart module;
• VALET and USB cable;
• Cable with indicator general condition auto;
• Microphone;
• Special wires;
• Connection and operation manual;
• A card with a secret code.

This is the best car alarm in the world, which is confirmed by the opinion of those happy users who have installed Pandora DXL 5000 new.

The famous and functional state-of-the-art Pandora DXL 5000 new car alarm is not cheap, but this security tool for your car is the best and it's definitely worth it. This product for cars today is in great demand, as the quality of safety here will be just perfect. If you have installed this alarm for your car, you can be sure that it will be the best rational protection and alarm for any modern car.

Car alarm Pandora DXL 5000 is a new generation of security and service systems. It is equipped with a built-in GSM module, which makes it easy to control the operation of the alarm system using a smartphone.

Unlike earlier models, Pandora DXL 5000 has more compact dimensions. The owner of the vehicle will no longer have to think about how to install bulky sensors in the car and secure the wires. All components of the system are assembled in one module, which fits even in one hand.

The Pandora DXL 5000 alarm system has all the advantages of modern anti-theft systems. It provides a long range of communication with the car (for this, a compact key fob with a liquid crystal display is used), has a high degree of protection against hacking, is equipped with an effective radio relay (for covert and reliable blocking of the car engine), and can also be additionally equipped with a GPS module that allows you to determine the current coordinates of the vehicle's location with high accuracy.

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Consider the main functionality that the Pandora DXL 5000 series car alarm has.

Integrated GSM module

This module allows you to significantly expand the coverage area of ​​the car alarm. Thanks to him, the system works effectively in any place where there is cellular coverage. Also, using the GSM module, the car owner will be able to remotely control the main settings of the alarm system, even being at a great distance from the car.


To do this, you just need to call the number of the SIM card installed in the module and use the phone's numeric keys to set the necessary system settings. If the Pandora DXL 5000 alarm notifies you of a potential threat (theft or robbery), you can immediately block the engine of the car and find out its exact coordinates.

Enhanced performance

The Pandora DXL 5000 car alarm uses a powerful 32-bit microprocessor based on the ARM Cortex core. It is easy to process large volumes digital information and is perfectly synchronized with digital tires, which are used in most models of modern passenger cars.

Due to the high computing power, the system generates signals without the slightest delay and instantly responds to user actions. Therefore, commands given to the system through a key fob or smartphone are executed in a matter of milliseconds.

Rational energy consumption

Compared to previous generations of car alarms, the Pandora DXL 5000 uses 30-50% less power. This was achieved through the use of a high-tech microprocessor with an improved architecture, an economical voltage converter and optimized system operation algorithms.


Thus, the Pandora DXL 5000 alarm system consumes car battery power economically. battery and extends its service life.

USB interface

The Pandora DXL 5000 alarm system uses a high-speed MiniUSB interface to update vehicle CAN-bus protocols and change settings. With it, the module can be easily connected to a laptop or personal computer.

The presence of this port also allows the vehicle owner to view and save event history, download software updates and make changes to hardware settings. This greatly facilitates the operation of the security system.

Fundamental impossibility of hacking

Car alarm Pandora DXL 5000 has absolute protection against any hacking attempts. Attackers will not be able to disable and neutralize the operation of the alarm module even with the most modern and high-tech equipment. This degree of protection is provided through the use of a multi-stage dialogue code with complex encryption keys (their width is 128 bits).

No modern processors used in alarm hacking equipment can fundamentally cope with the selection of digital keys.

Convenient and functional keychain

In its design, the Pandora DXL 5000 car alarm keychain differs little from those used in earlier models of security systems. Under the control buttons are special rubberized gaskets that protect the accessory from moisture and dust.

Therefore, the key fob works stably under any operating conditions. Also over LED indicators convex lenses are placed, thanks to which their glow becomes brighter and remains clearly visible even under the sun's rays.

A characteristic feature of the key fob used in the Pandora DXL 5000 alarm system is its low power consumption. Even with the cheapest AAA salt batteries, it can work flawlessly for more than 6 months. When using alkaline batteries or "microfinger" NiMH or NiCD batteries, the key fob's operating time reaches 1.5-2 years.

Using the key fob, the owner of the car will be able to make changes to all user settings of the security module. This accessory allows you to adjust the sensitivity of shock and movement sensors in a matter of seconds, set up modes automatic start engine, set timers and much more. Also on the LCD display of the key fob, you can see the temperature of the engine and the voltage of the car's on-board electrical network.

Complete with a car alarm comes with detailed instructions in Russian. From it you can learn more about all functionality keychain.

Effective engine immobilizer

The immobilizer, which is used in the Pandora DXL 5000 car alarm, allows you to instantly block the vehicle's engine in the event of potentially dangerous situations. If the system registers signals from sensors that indicate an attempt of unauthorized entry into the interior of the car, a command is instantly sent to the immobilizer to block the power unit.

And even if the attacker manages to get into the car, he will not be able to go anywhere. At the same time, the GSM module immediately sends an alarm signal to the mobile phone of the owner of the car. The driver will have enough time to call law enforcement officers or to independently arrive at the place where the vehicle is parked.

Automatic engine start function

The owner of the car does not have to use the ignition key every time to start the engine. To do this, just press the arming button on the key fob, hold it for 3 seconds - and the power unit will start. This feature is especially useful in winter, when drivers often have to warm up the engines of their cars before driving. The main thing is that the key fob is within the range of the car alarm.

You will be able to remotely start the engine of your car from home, office, supermarket and any other place. In addition, this function can be used with the help of the GSM module. In this case, the engine of the car can be controlled from anywhere where there is cellular coverage.