In previous articles we looked at some brands and modifications of car alarms. Another one of the best security systems for cars is the Leopard alarm system. As usual, we will do a review, analyze the technical characteristics, reviews and comments.
LEOPARD alarm models
The Leopard electronic security system has rich functionality. Main features of this brand:
- no restrictions on car brand (suitable for all brands of cars, motorcycles and scooters);
- The kit includes a connection diagram if the user wants to mount and connect it themselves;
- The Leopard signaling system is protected from external interference, which is very important now, because car thieves or shoplifters have code readers;
- the temperature range of operation is wide, can be used in any climatic zones;
- There are models with auto start, which allows you to start the car engine remotely.
Leopard alarm models:
- Forward;
- LR 435;
- LS 30/10;
- LS 50/10;
- LS 70/10;
- LS 70/10 EC;
- LS 90/10 EC;
- Leo 3.2.
Leopard car alarm instructions
New devices all come with connection diagrams. If suddenly there is no such scheme, then
You should not do the installation until you find instructions specifically for this modification. Also, if you have any doubts about the installation, it is better to have an auto electrician connect it.
Consider the LS 90/10 EC model.
There are 4 option control buttons on the key fob. There are options that are controlled only by the combined action of the keys.
The button with a white arrow “to the left” is used to put the car on protection.
To turn off the car's protection, you need to press the button on the opposite side of the key fob. These buttons are used to open and close car doors.
Also, there are functions that depend on the time you press and hold the buttons.
So, if you press and hold the “left arrow” button for setting the car to protection and hold it for several seconds, the warning zone of the sensor will turn off. To completely disable this controller, you must press the same key twice in a row.
When you press the button with the pattern of a crossed-out speaker, the silent security mode is activated.
Another button, the third, is used to control the immobilizer (IMMO).
How to turn on a Leopard car alarm without a key fob
It happens that the key fob is lost or forgotten, or its batteries are dead. In this case, you can also protect the car from opening and theft.
Activating the security system without a key fob:
- Open the driver's door.
- Turn on the ignition.
- Without closing the door, press the emergency shutdown button 3 times.
- The sound signal should sound, the headlights and other optics should blink. After 20 seconds, the sound and blinking lights should repeat.
After this sequence of actions, the car is armed.
Installation and connection
Installing and connecting the Leopard security system is no more difficult than Cenmax, Starline, Tomahawk, Pharaon.
Installation procedure:
- Selecting a location:
- Antenna for radio signal application. It is better to install it as high as possible, but away from metal parts.
- Central block. Can be installed behind the instrument panel. The main thing is that the central locking system is protected from overheating and high humidity.
- Siren. Place for the siren under the hood. Mount the horn with the horn down and away from the engine and hot pipes so that it is protected from overheating and high humidity.
- Shock sensor. The optimal location for the remote control is considered to be the longitudinal axis of the car. Installation is carried out in the cabin.
- Connection:
- Connect strictly according to the attached diagram. The diagrams are clear and easy to read.
- Selecting a location:
Advantages and disadvantages
The Leopard alarm system has the following advantages:
- Setting the sensitivity of the shock sensor. The sensitivity threshold is adjusted after installing the shock sensor (closer to the longitudinal axis of the car body). When setting up the installed sensor, slam your palm on the car body and set at what impact force it should trigger. If you set it very sensitively, the alarm will go off at the slightest touch. Hence the so-called false positives.
- The protective system can be effectively operated in areas with cold climates. Suitable for those who live in the Far North.
- If the model has an autostart function, when this option is activated, the car will start the internal combustion engine at a specified time.
- According to reviews, the Leopard car alarm key fob lasts a long time and does not cause problems.
Not all devices are perfect, so there are some disadvantages here too:
- If there are possible problems with the security system, after the engine automatically starts, it will stall.
- It is quite difficult to do installation and connection yourself without experience.
Prices
The Leopard car alarm product line has a wide range in price. Prices for 2018 for various models:
Leopard LS 70 EC – from 2150 rubles.
For that kind of money, the LS 70EC device will have the following characteristics:
- Anti-grabber.
- Programming key fobs.
- Anti-scanner.
- Multifunctional LED.
- State memory.
- Quiet arming/disarming.
- Disabling alarms without disarming.
- Remote shutdown of sensors.
- Disabling the sensor warning zone.
- Re-enabling sensors in security mode.
- Auto search function.
- Arming with an emergency shutdown button.
- Delayed protection mode.
- Automatic repositioning.
- Auto-staging.
- Closing/opening doors when activating/deactivating the ignition switch.
- Bypass the faulty zone.
- Remote control of the central locking (CL) when the ignition switch is turned on.
- Notification about alarm activation.
- Fault notification.
- Checking for two-way communication.
- Anti-Hi-Jack (remote activation; online programming for one trip).
- PIN code.
- Starter interlock relay.
- Output of the status of “-” and “+” door limit switches.
- Hood end cap.
- Trunk limit.
- Control input for brake lights.
- Built-in 2-level shock sensor with remote adjustment.
- Emergency shutdown button.
Additional control channels:
Control output with software selectable function:
- Unlocking the trunk.
- Timer output (2 modes).
- Fixed impulse.
Control output with software selectable function:
- Interior lighting.
- Closing the windows when arming (2 modes).
Programmable functions:
- Closing/opening doors when the ignition is turned on.
- Continuous/pulse mode of operation of the siren output.
- Automatic arming (with or without locking the doors).
- Reactivation of arming.
- Passive immobilizer mode.
- Taking into account the delay of interior light.
- Delayed protection function.
- Pulse duration of the central locking (CL).
- Emergency shutdown of the security system (PIN code).
- Operating mode of additional channel No. 2 (Activation of interior lighting, closing windows).
- Operating mode of additional channel No. 1 (Opening the trunk, 10 sec, 30 sec, fixed pulse - until the button is pressed again).
- Reset to factory settings.
Additional functions of the bidirectional control panel:
- Real time clock.
- Starting temperature.
- Alarm.
- Countdown timer.
- Low battery indicator.
- Vibrating call.
- Display backlight.
- Button lock option.
- Shock sensor sensitivity indication.
Communication range in urban areas:
- By control channel waves – 500 m;
- On the waves of the pager channel - 900 m.
Leopard LS 90/10 ES with auto start costs about 4 thousand rubles.
At the moment, the LS 90/10 EC model has been discontinued. Article 5765, who wants to find it in online stores. 
Equipment
- Main unit of the Leopard LS 90/10EC system.
- Keychain with feedback and LCD display.
- Remote control key fob (RC).
- Transceiver antenna module.
- Two-level shock sensor.
- Led indicator.
- Emergency shutdown key.
- Installation and use instructions.
Characteristics
- Manufacturer: Leopard.
- Type: security system.
- Indicator type: LCD display.
- Warning range: 1000 m.
- Control range: 600 m.
- Communication type: two-way.
- Silent arming/disarming: yes.
- Built-in GSM module: no.
- Built-in GPS module: no.
- Remote engine start: yes.
- Warranty policy.
- Warranty: 1 year.
Leopard LR 433 in the summer of 2018 has a price of 1900 rubles.
Characteristics:
- Type: Car security alarm;
- Anti-Hi-Jack: yes;
- Automatic activation of the security function: yes;
- Key fob with LCD display: no;
- Shock sensor: yes;
- Feedback: no;
- Range from the vehicle to the main key fob: 800 m;
- “Panic” option: yes;
- Automatic window closing function: yes;
- Immobilizer function: yes;
- Possibility of protecting a car with the internal combustion engine running: no;
- Car search function: no;
- Anti-grabber option: yes;
- Anti-scanner option: yes;
- Relay for controlling door locks: yes.
Video
This video is a review of the Leopard NR 300 model, which helped some owners figure it out.
Your security system has simple and coded emergency shutdown modes, which you can select through programming.
If the alarm control panel is missing or faulty, to disarm the alarm: open the door and leave it open, turn on the ignition, press the emergency shutdown button 3 times or enter the PIN code (if code mode is programmed), then turn off the ignition.
To enter a PIN code:
1. Open the door and leave it open.
2. Turn on the ignition.
3. Press the emergency shutdown button a number of times equal to the first digit of the set PIN code.
4. Turn the ignition off and on again.
5. Press the emergency shutdown button a number of times equal to the second digit of the PIN code.
6. Turn off the ignition. If the PIN code is entered correctly, the system will be disarmed.
Leopard LS30/10, Leopard LS50/10, Leopard LS70/10...
Emergency alarm shutdown.
If the alarm key fob is missing or faulty, to disarm the system, open the door with the key, the alarm will sound, get into the car, turn on the ignition three times within 7 seconds and leave it on. The system's LED will flash in rapid succession, then begin to flash steadily at a rate of approximately once per second. After counting the number of flashes equal to the first digit of the PIN code, turn off the ignition and turn it on again. After a quick series of flashes, the LED will again flash at a frequency of 1 time per second. After counting the number of flashes equal to the second digit, turn off the ignition. The system will be disarmed.
Leopard LR435...
Emergency alarm shutdown.
If the alarm key fob is missing or faulty, to disarm the system you must: open the door with the key, which will trigger a 30-second alarm mode, get into the car, leaving the door open, turn the ignition on and off a number of times equal to the set PIN code value.
If the code is entered correctly, the system will be disarmed after 30 seconds of alarm. If an incorrect code is entered, the alarm will repeat.
Which theft protection should you choose? Which security system should you trust to keep your car safe? These are the questions that all motorists without exception are looking for answers to. Some people place emphasis on a high degree of protection, placing less emphasis on control comfort, while others do the opposite. Fortunately, today there is a product on the market that successfully combines both the first and second qualities. The Leopard alarm system is a worthy example of how you can get an effective and easy-to-use anti-theft device at an affordable price.
Model range: choice for every taste
The car owner can choose from two groups of systems of this brand, differing from each other in internal content (functionality) and, accordingly, in price:
- Economy class . This group of alarms includes the Leopard 433 (a reliable model that is enjoyed by owners of inexpensive domestic and foreign cars) and the Leopard nr 300 (perhaps the most budget option).
Thanks to well-thought-out software equipment: an optimal set of security properties and a minimal but sufficient set of service functions, both the first and the second cope perfectly with the tasks assigned to them. The price of such alarms does not exceed 3 thousand rubles. - Business Class . A typical representative of this category is the ls 60 10 - leopard alarm, which has in its arsenal the entire necessary set of characteristics, including:
- two-way communication(all messages about the system status are reflected on the control panel indicator - key fob);
- turbo timer mode(prevents accelerated wear of the motor);
- Anti-Car-Jacking mode (blocks the engine while driving in case of an attempt to steal);
- remote control(unlocking/locking doors, hood, trunk);
- working with autorun(by timer, alarm clock or temperature);
- other useful options necessary for 100% protection and comfortable control.
The Leopard ls 70 10, the Leopard LS70/10 EC and other models of the L and LS series can boast greater capabilities. The price range in which these alarms are located: from 3 thousand rubles.
There are no premium alarm systems in the Leopard line.
Installation and connection: everything is simple and clear
In addition to a wide selection, the manufacturer can please the car owner who preferred leopard car alarms with ease of installation and configuration (those who preferred alarm systems Cenmax, Starline, Tomahawk, Pharaon and others also receive a similar gift, but complete with an inexpensive cost only those who stopped their selection on Leopard).
The low price and the opportunity to refuse the services of professionals and save even more on your finances are captivating. All you need to do is carefully study the instructions for use (regardless of the model, be it Leopard L 90/10 EC or leopard lr 433, the operating instructions included in the kit will answer all your questions).
- Location of alarm elements. Stable operation of the system largely depends on the correct localization of its components. Ideally they should be located like this:
- radio antenna(away from standard wiring, from metal panels, preferably as high as possible);
- central block(in a place in the cabin protected from moisture and heat, for example, behind the dashboard);
- siren (in a place protected from heat and moisture in the engine compartment, always with the horn facing down);
- impact sensor (in the cabin at the closest possible distance to the longitudinal axis).
- Connection to wiring. Strictly in accordance with the connection diagram. This event does not require any special knowledge or skills. Using the diagram illustration is quite simple (everything is accessible and understandable).
Operation: Frequently Asked Questions
It would seem that everything is fine, install, connect, use, but during operation the car enthusiast may encounter some difficulties that raise a number of questions, in particular:
- How to use the keychain? Typically, Leopard alarm systems include two key fobs (the first main one, equipped with an LCD display, designed for full access to system options, the second, additional, programmed to perform only basic control functions). Both send commands to the system by pressing a button or a combination of buttons (you can find out about the specific correspondence of a button or their combination to the called option in the operating instructions).
- How to find out the model by keychain? What if the alarm model is unknown, but it is already installed on the car, and it also needs to be controlled somehow. The World Wide Web will decide everything. You just need to compare your keychain with those that the Internet offers for viewing, and find yours among the great variety.
- How to enable autorun? After the control panel has been mastered, and the unknown alarm system has “found its name,” it’s time to think about comfort. Almost all systems in the Leopard line are alarm systems with auto start.
This option can be activated by selecting the desired parameters in the programming table (start time, interval between turning on the engine, critical temperature threshold at which the engine will start) and pressing the buttons in sequence:- button 1 (hold it until 1 short beep appears);
- button 1 (press and hold again until the corresponding icon appears on the key fob screen, indicating temperature start);
- button 2 (until the icon indicating timer start appears);
- button 3 (until the icon appears indicating the alarm starts).
That's all autorun is turned on (pressing it again in the same sequence will turn off the mode).
It is worth noting that, despite the reasonable cost (which in itself is already attractive), the Leopard alarm system deserves only positive reviews. Is it possible to refuse such profitable and effective protection against theft?
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Anti-grabber.
Anti-scanner.
Key fob programming.
Multifunctional LED.
State memory.
Quiet arming/disarming.
Disabling alarms without disarming.
Security mode with the engine running.
Remote shutdown of sensors.
Disabling the sensor warning zone.
Re-enabling sensors in security mode.
Car search mode.
Arming with an emergency shutdown button.
Delayed protection mode.
Automatic repositioning.
Auto-staging.
Locking/unlocking doors when turning the ignition on/off.
Warning about alarm activation.
Remote control of the central locking when the ignition is turned on.
Fault warning.
Bypassing a faulty zone.
Checking for two-way communication.
Anti-Hi-Jack (remote activation; operational programming for one trip).
PIN code.
Starter interlock relay.
Status output "-" and "+" door limit switches.
Hood end cap.
Trunk limit.
Control input for brake lights.
Output for disabling the standard immibilizer.
Built-in two-level shock sensor with remote adjustment.
Emergency shutdown button.
Remote engine start system:
Additional control channels:
Control output with software selectable function:
-Control output with software selectable function:
Programmable functions:
Programmable functions of the autostart system.
Additional functions of the bidirectional control panel:
Communication range in urban areas.
By control channel - 500 m
Via pager channel - 900 m
