If you are looking for a vehicle anti theft immobilizer or a GPS, Ontario Security Solutions has the right product for you. OSS products are designed to provide the right vehicle anti theft solutions at a reasonable price. To better understand the differences, read the article,
An immobiliser / immobilizer is an
electronic device that is fitted to a MOBILE ASSET which prevents the engine
from running unless the correct or authorized user is present. It uses a Driver
ID via walk-up or walk away Fob with RFID technology. It also prevents the
asset from being hot wired after entry has been achieved. It is not a GPS system, but can be integrated
with many GPS systems to offer enhanced features.
Immobilizers became a mandatory requirement for any vehicles
entering into Canada in
September 2007 (Standard 114) but has not been enforced except in Manitoba, which saw a
75% decrease in auto theft. Immobilizers have been
mandatory in all new cars sold in Germany since January 1998,
United Kingdom in October 1998, Finland
in 1998, and
Australia since 2001.
Technical Terminology:
Early models used a static code in
the ignition key (or key fob) which was recognized by an RFID (Radio Frequency
Identification) loop. If the code is unrecognized, the multi circuit
immobilizer will disallow ignition to take place. Our current models of
immobilizers use rolling codes or advanced cryptography
to defeat copying of codes.
What’s the difference between approved immobilizers
and others?
Many newer vehicles are equipped with
immobilizers at the factory. Several kinds of after-market immobilizers are
also available. But not all immobilizers meet the high standards of Standard
114. Approved immobilizers meet the
requirements of the National Standard of Canada (ULCS338/98).
Immobilizers of this standard meet a number of
requirements for immobilizer technology, transponder-based technology is key.
The transponder is a radio frequency chip
located in the key or key fob. When the chip is near the ignition, it sends a
signal that deactivates the immobilizer, allowing the vehicle to start. The
vehicle will not start without that signal. That means that when you walk away
from your vehicle with the key or key fob, the immobilizer is armed and your
vehicle cannot be started.
By contrast, some non-approved
immobilizers house the de-activation system in the steering wheel column.
In addition, many non-approved immobilizers only disable one system in a
vehicle, while approved immobilizers must disable three.
Thieves have become skilled at defeating
these less effective systems. As a result, thefts of these vehicles are on the
rise.
When installed according to standards, approved immobilizers have not
been defeated by auto thieves.
