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- Best Pandora car alarms
Cars have traditionally been a tasty morsel for criminals looking for easy money. The most effective method of protecting your property has been and remains an electronic security system, where the domestic manufacturer Pandora has been considered one of the leaders for many years.
About the best models of Russian car alarms Pandora - in our review.
Best Pandora car alarms
Pandora DX 90 B
This version has an auto-start function, Bluetooth 4.2 capabilities and an intelligent powertrain starting circuit. The equipment has received rich functionality, high reliability and immunity from interference.
Users especially appreciated that all elements, both basic and available as an option, consistently work stably, require a minimum of energy and are quickly configured through a mobile application. Available for iOS and Android, it allows you to use your smartphone as a tag and control the car without activating the Internet at a 70-meter distance.
On the smartphone display, the car owner will see the alarm status, which includes sections for regulating different functions and modes. And the use of Bluetooth will make it possible to connect additional blocking relays.
The disadvantages of the alarm system, users include a complete set with a single control panel. In addition, given the modern design, ergonomics and high communication range, poor visibility of information on the screen in sunny weather was noted.
Also, problems were recorded with the processor unit due to factory defects.
A set of equipment will cost a motorist from 11.5 thousand rubles. However, given the complexity of the installation, it is recommended to purchase an alarm with an installation service, which will cost 17 thousand rubles.
Pandora DXL 4950
This model can be called a simplified modification of the flagship version of the DXL 4970 with all the key functionality, but at a more affordable cost due to the absence of a blocking relay and an additional key fob without an LCD screen.
The kit comes with an upgraded key fob operating at 868 MHz, sufficient for long range communications, fast alert delivery and equally instant response.
The built-in 3G modem provides access to control functions via a smartphone, on the screen of which the location of the vehicle and its route are displayed, tracked using GPS and GLONASS navigation sensors.
If the key fob itself allows you to use all the available functionality of the complex within the range of signal reception, then the 3G modem provides control from an unlimited distance in the presence of GSM coverage.
The smartphone becomes a full-fledged control device capable of issuing commands, receiving information, changing options, determining the coordinates of the car with an accuracy of several meters.
For the most productive work, the Pandora Pro and Pandora Online mobile applications have been developed for iOS and Android, respectively, as well as through the online resource pro.p-on.ru.
Among the advantages of the system, it is possible to note the presence of an IMMO / KEY controller that can bypass the immobilizer. The equipment ensures the functioning of pre-heaters and has a two-stage remote engine start system, which implies preheating and subsequent activation of the engine by a starter. 3CAN and 2LIN interfaces eliminate the need for complex installation when integrating a security system into standard wiring.
The disadvantages include the high price of over 36 thousand rubles, the need for installation in a specialized organization, as well as the not most impressive distance of the key fob - about 150 m.
Pandect X-3150
Microalarm system with built-in 2xCAN and LIN, CLONE keyless autostart technology, GSM modem, LBS coordinates, integrated motion sensor, as well as microUSB port, radio path and microphone.
The miniature size, operating range, and signal stability make this equipment stand out from its competitors. The built-in modem and work with the online service p-on.ru allows the driver to quickly receive all information about his transport, up to detailed statistics of its movements.
At the same time, a high-tech, narrow-band and multi-channel radio path provides protection against interference and reading by grabber devices, as well as reliable communication with the complex, allowing you to quickly control all functions from a record distance.
Thanks to the high-speed CAN-interface, the alarm can be installed on any vehicle with a digital bus. And the built-in PWM port guarantees instant keyless start of most modern models.
Based on the Bluetooth 4.2 interface, the developers have provided fruitful interaction with a wide range of accessories: RFID tags and radio relays, a smartphone and an engine compartment module.
In active mode, the alarm monitors the entire perimeter of the car from the doors and hood to the wheels and trunk, and the standard BTR-101 relay, controlled via a Bluetooth channel, enhances the engine blocking with another installation hidden in the wiring harness. In addition, when the engine is running, the shock sensor is not deactivated, leaving the car protected even during auto-start.
The price of the system without installation is about 22 thousand rubles, while the turnkey installation of a kit with autostart will cost 33 thousand rubles.
Pandora DXL 4710
One of the latest security systems with a CAN bus connection, feedback, autostart function and immobilizer cloning.
The installation of such equipment is simple, suitable for any car and will require minimal intervention in the wiring via the CAN bus. Equipped with a two-way communication key fob and a wireless tag, the system reacts to tilt, impact and movement of the car.
To remotely start the engine at a certain hour or by using the functionality of a smartphone, the car owner does not need to sacrifice a standard immobilizer thanks to the cloning technology that can make a software bypass.
This model received a particularly powerful GSM-module, which gives a reliable signal even in regions with unstable cellular communications. The user will be able to use the nano-SIM slot to work with their own cards, while the main SIM card is built into the control unit to protect it from vibrations and temperature extremes.
One of the distinctive features of the DXL4710 is the presence of the Bluetooth 5.0 module, which has an increased information exchange rate and connection range.
At the same time, the system requires more than modest power consumption, in which even 1-2 months of inactivity under the protection of the alarm will discharge the car battery.
The price of such a complex will cost the motorist about 25 thousand rubles.
Pandora DX-50S
This model has become a unique combination of the broadest functionality and amazingly modest power consumption. The latter factor is especially important for regions with harsh climates, since a consumption of 7 mA makes it possible to start the car without hindrance even at very low temperatures.
The operating range of the alarm is standard - 868 MHz, but the dialog coding of the signal successfully protects against data interception by scanners or grabber devices. The kit includes sensitive sensors that react to tilt, impact or movement of the car, letting the owner know about an attempt to break into, an accident or evacuation of his vehicle.
Among the interesting features are:
- Remote autostart at a set time, by timer, by voltage level in the on-board network and by temperature;
- Control of prestarting heaters;
- The presence of a turbo timer that ensures proper completion of work as the turbine cools down, which is so important for the wear of diesel engine parts;
- Keyless start, the ability to remotely open / close the trunk and windows;
- Smart Panic mode that effectively scares off car thieves.
Conclusion
The Russian company Pandora has covered a long but successful path from the most primitive alarms to full-fledged security systems. Its products have helped to take a leading position among domestic manufacturers and have an excellent reputation in world markets.
Now Pandora is the perfect balance of the latest technologies, years of proven reliability and high quality.
