Excalibur RF-50-EDP User manual
RF-50-EDP
Deluxe 2-way OEM Upgrade & Range Extender
October 25, 2012
Operation Guide
Table Of Contents
Controller & Transmitter Overview................................................................ 3
The 2-Way Controller ............................................................................... 3
The 1-Way Transmitter............................................................................. 3
Controller & Transmitter Functions............................................................... 4
Other Remote Start Features ....................................................................... 8
Low Battery/Low Temp Automatic Starting............................................... 8
Pit-Stop Feature ....................................................................................... 8
Security System Features ............................................................................ 9
Last Door Locking/Arming........................................................................ 9
Automatic Re-locking ............................................................................... 9
2-way Trigger Alerts ................................................................................. 9
Using The Valet Switch............................................................................... 10
Emergency Override .............................................................................. 10
The Status Light ......................................................................................... 10
Multi-Car Operation (2-way controller only).................................................11
Selecting CAR #1 or CAR #2 ..................................................................11
Controller Options....................................................................................... 12
LCD Screen Icons .................................................................................. 12
In-Range Indicator.................................................................................. 12
Selecting Melody & Vibrate modes ........................................................ 12
Setting The Clock................................................................................... 13
Changing Remote Start Melodies .......................................................... 13
Button Lock ............................................................................................ 13
Parking Timer & Remote Start Timer ..................................................... 14
Programming Controllers/Transmitters....................................................... 14
Programming Features............................................................................... 15
Programmable Features............................................................................. 15
Programmable Features Matrix.................................................................. 19
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THE 2-WAY CONTROLLER
Controller & Transmitter Overview
Controller part number: 154-03
1) LCD Display: Displays all controller functions as well as the
status of your system.
2) Control Buttons: Lock, Unlock, Trunk Release, Remote Start
3) Programming Button
Battery Type: CR2032 (two required)
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“lock”
button
“trunk”
button
“unlock”
button
“start”
button
Transmitter part number: 148-03
Call your dealer or visit www.caralarm.com to order
replacement transmitters.
Transmitter battery replacement:
Remove the small screw from the lower back
case, and separate the transmitter halves. Replace
the two CR2016 batteries and reassemble the
transmitter case.
THE 1-WAY TRANSMITTER
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NOTE: This system will also respond to the lock, unlock, and trunk commands
from your factory keyless entry remote on compatible vehicles.
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LOCK / ARM: Press and release the “LOCK” button.
THE VEHICLE DOORS WILL LOCK AND THE STATUS LIGHTS WILL
FLASH RED.
UPON RECEIVING CONFIRMATION FROM YOUR SYSTEM, THE CON-
TROLLER WILL SHOW THE LOCK/ARM ICON AND BEEP ONCE
NOTE: PRESSING LOCK TWICE IN 5 SECONDS STARTS THE PARKING
TIMER. THE CLOCK WILL CHANGE TO 0:00 AND START COUNTING IN
MINUTES & HOURS.
(1-WAY TRANSMITTER: PRESS THE LOCK BUTTON)
Controller & Transmitter Functions
UNLOCK / DISARM: Press and release the “UNLOCK” button.
UNLOCK ALL OTHER DOORS.
UPON RECEIVING CONFIRMATION FROM YOUR SYSTEM, THE CON-
TROLLER WILL SHOW THE UNLOCK/DISARM ICON AND BEEP TWICE.
(1-WAY TRANSMITTER: PRESS THE UNLOCK BUTTON)
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TRUNK RELEASE: Press & hold the “TRUNK” button for 3 seconds.
THE SYSTEM WILL DISARM AND THE TRUNK WILL OPEN (IF
EQUIPPED).
UPON RECEIVING CONFIRMATION FROM YOUR SYSTEM, THE
CONTROLLER WILL PLAY THE TRUNK RELEASE ANIMATION AND BEEP
TWICE
(1-WAY TRANSMITTER: PRESS AND HOLD THE “||” BUTTON FOR 3
SECONDS)
Controller & Transmitter Functions (cont’d)
REMOTE START: Press and release the “ ” button twice within 5 seconds.
(see programmable feature #5 for additional options)
SLOW GREEN.
UPON RECEIVING CONFIRMATION FROM YOUR SYSTEM, THE CONTROLLER
WILL PLAY THE REMOTE MELODY AND THE CLOCK WILL CHANGE TO 0:00 TO
START THE REMOTE START TIMER. IT WILL TIME HOW LONG THE ENGINE RUNS
IN MINUTES & HOURS.
(1-WAY TRANSMITTER: PRESS THE “|||” BUTTON TWICE IN 5 SECONDS)
Each time you park, set the climate controls to give you the desired
interior temperature when you use the remote start.
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Controller & Transmitter Functions (cont’d)
PANIC: Press & hold the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” button for 3 seconds.
THE HORN WILL SOUND AND THE DOORS WILL LOCK OR UNLOCK
DEPENDING WHICH BUTTON IS PRESSED.
NOTE: PaNic may NOT bE availablE ON all vEhiclEs
PRESS LOCK OR UNLOCK AGAIN TO CANCEL PANIC MODE
(1-WAY TRANSMITTER: PRESS AND HOLD THE LOCK OR UNLOCK BUT-
TON FOR 3 SECONDS)
OR
LOW VOLTAGE/TEMP AUTO START: Press and release the “ ” button within 5
seconds of locking/arming the system.
THE SYSTEM WILL GIVE ONE CHIRP TO INDICATE THE LOW VOLT/
LOW TEMP(15 DEGREE) AUTO-START IS ACTIVATED. SEE PAGE 8 FOR
MORE INFO.
UPON RECEIVING CONFIRMATION, THE CONTROLLER WILL CHIRP
ONCE AND THE CLOCK WILL READ “RS AUTO” EVERY 5 SECONDS.
(1-WAY TRANSMITTER: PRESS AND RELEASE THE “START” BUTTON
WITHIN 5 SECONDS OF ARMING THE SYSTEM)
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Controller & Transmitter Functions (cont’d)
AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS 1-4:
The actual operation of these functions will vary from car to car. They are designed to operate extra
vehicle functions like automatic sliding doors or motorized hatches. Aux 1-4 are virtual outputs only
operation with the controller and write each function in the blank spaces provided below.
- Auxiliary 1 Function (___________________): To activate this function, press and release the
“trunk” and “start” buttons simultaneously for 1 second).
- Auxiliary 2 Function (___________________): To activate this function, press and release the
“lock” and “trunk” buttons simultaneously for 1 second).
- Auxiliary 3 Function (___________________): To activate this function, press and release the
“unlock” and “start” buttons simultaneously for 1 second).
- Auxiliary 4 Function (___________________): To activate this function, press and release
the “unlock” and “trunk” buttons simultaneously for 1 second).
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LOW BATTERY/LOW TEMP AUTOMATIC STARTING
Other Remote Start Features
This feature will automatically start the engine if the vehicle battery drops below 11 volts or the
interior temperature drop to 15 degrees fahrenheit. You must activate these features each time you
park your car to use them. They can be activated one of two ways:
Method 1 - Valet Switch
switch twice. If there is a 2 second delay without additional valet button presses, the antenna will
beep 2 times activating low voltage start mode.
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na beeps twice, press the valet switch 1 time (15 degrees) or 2 times (32 degrees) within 5 seconds.
Method 2 - With The Controller
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tenna and the clock on the 2-way controller will read between “RS AUTO” once every 5 seconds.
NOTE: When low temp start mode is activated, low voltage start is also activated. These features will
operate once every two hours until the ignition key is turned “ON”.
PIT-STOP FEATURE
This feature allows you to leave your engine running for making quick errands. To use this feature,
have the engine running normally from the ignition switch and your foot off the brake pedal. Press the
Valet Switch twice; the antenna will beep 5 times. Turn the key off and the engine will remain running
for the programmed run time. You can lock your vehicle with the controller to keep it secure while
away.
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LAST DOOR LOCKING/ARMING
programmable feature #2). When all of the doors are closed after driving the vehicle, it will start a 30
opened, the countdown will pause until all entry points are closed again. Turning ON the ignition key
will cancel the last door arming sequence until the key is turned off and the doors are all closed once
again.
Security System Features
AUTOMATIC RE-LOCKING
This automatically re-locks the doors if the system is disarmed from the remote. (see program-
mable feature #3). When unlocked by remote, the system will start a 90 second countdown (fast
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HANCED AUTO RE-LOCK allows you to cancel the countdown by pressing UNLOCK a second time
within 5 seconds.
2-WAY TRIGGER ALERTS
When the system is locked/armed, it will monitor the vehicles entry points (if the vehicle supports
this feature). If the door, trunk, or hood are opened, it will alert you on the 2-way controller and show
the icon of the violated zone.
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Using The Valet Switch
EMERGENCY OVERRIDE
the system. To do so, use the following steps:
STEP 1 - Enter the vehicle (the alarm may sound)
STEP 2 - Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position
STEP 3 - Press the valet switch (located in the window-mount antenna) once
STEP 4 - Turn the ignition “OFF”.
The valet switch is a push button built into the window mount antenna. It is used to perform emer-
gency override and system programming (see inside of back cover for programming).
The Status Light
status via GREEN (remote start status) and RED (alarm status) lights.
SECURITY SYSTEM STATUS (RED LIGHT):
OFF: The system is unlocked and not performing any automatic functions.
FLASHING SLOW: The system is locked and monitoring all entry points.
FLASHING FAST: One of the automatic arming features is in progress.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMITTER VERIFICATION (RED LIGHT):
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ber of controllers/transmitters programmed to the system. This unique security feature protects you
from a potential thief (valet attendant, mechanic, installer, etc.) adding their own transmitter without
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ZONE VIOLATION RECALL (RED LIGHT):
times to indicate exactly which zone(s), has been violated. It will store the last 2 violated circuits and
2 FLASHES: Hood trigger
3 FLASHES: Door trigger
REMOTE START STATUS (GREEN LIGHT):
OFF: The remote start is off and in standby mode.
FLASHING SLOW: Remote start is activated.
COMBINATION INDICATIONS:
FAST ALTERNATES GREEN/RED: System locked w/ remote start activated.
The Status Light (cont’d)
When controlling 2 systems, the controller will receive all status updates on the currently selected
vehicle and will receive only trigger alerts for the 2nd vehicle. Use these steps to change vehicles:
SELECTING CAR #1 OR CAR #2
Vehicle #1: Press the “P” and “LOCK” buttons for 1 second to select Car #1. The controller will beep/
vibrate once and the clock will change to “CAR 1”.
Vehicle #2: Press the “P” and “UNLOCK” buttons for 1 second to select Car #2. The controller
will beep/vibrate twice and the clock will change to “CAR 2”.
Multi-Car Operation (2-way controller only)
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Controller Options
LCD SCREEN ICONS
Battery Level
Melody/Vibrate
Hood
Trigger
Alarm Status
Remote Start
Shutdown
Clock
Door Trigger
In Range
Indicator
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ler to indicate that the command was successful. If the command is successful, the icon will not
display the “X” in the middle of the icon. If no response is received within a few seconds, the “X” will
be displayed indicating that you may be out of range of your system.
IN-RANGE INDICATOR
SELECTING MELODY & VIBRATE MODES
Whenever 2-way alerts are received from the system, the controller can alert you with a melody,
vibration, or both. By default, the controller is set for melody only. Press the “P” and “TRUNK“ but-
tons simultaneously for 1 second to change the setting. The melody & vibrate icons on the status
screen will turn on & off indicating your selection.
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1) Press the “P” button for 5 seconds to access the controller features. The controller will beep twice.
2)
3) Press the “TRUNK“ button to scroll up or the “ “ button to scroll down.
4) Press the “P” button to switch to the minute digits.
5) Press the “TRUNK“ button to scroll up or the “ “ button to scroll down.
6) Wait 15 seconds or press the “P” button to exit programming. The controller will beep once.
SETTING THE CLOCK
The controller has 5 different melodies to choose from for remote start ON and 5 melodies for
1) Press the “P” button for 5 seconds to access the controller features. The controller will beep twice.
2) Press and release the “P“ button 3 times to select the melody settings. The clock will change to “S
1” indicating “start melody #1” for the remote start ON melody.
3) Press the “TRUNK“ button or the “ “ button to scroll through the melodies.
4) Press the “P” button to switch to the remote start OFF melody selection.
5) Press the TRUNK button or the “ “ button to scroll through the melodies.
6) Wait 15 seconds or press the “P” button to exit programming. The controller will beep once.
CHANGING REMOTE START MELODIES
Controller Options (cont’d)
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You can lock the buttons on the controller to prevent accidental button presses. To lock the buttons,
press “P” and “ “ simultaneously for 1 second. Repeat this to unlock the buttons.
BUTTON LOCK
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been parked in case you are at a parking meter or other parking areas with time restrictions. The
REMOTE START TIMER tells you how long your engine has been running in remote start mode.
PARKING TIMER: Press LOCK twice within 5 seconds. When the controller receives both LOCK
REMOTE START TIMER: This turns on every time you remote start.
Note: Pressing the “P” during either timer mode will switch between the timer and clock.
PARKING TIMER & REMOTE START TIMER
Controller Options (cont’d)
Standard Programming: Before you begin, have all transmitters which are to operate the system at
Step 1 Then, turn the ignition “on”.
Step 2
that the system is ready to learn a transmitter code.
Step 3 Press the “lock” button on each transmitter one at a time. The antenna will beep once to
learning process will automatically exit.
Programming Controllers/Transmitters
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Step 1 Turn the ignition key “ON”, then “OFF”
Step 2 Within 5 seconds of step 1, press the valet switch 5 times to access user features (10 times
to access installer features).
~ The antenna will beep and the status light will turn on.
Step 3 Within 10 seconds of step 2, press the valet switch the number of times corresponding with
~ The antenna will beep, equal to the selected feature.
Step 4 Change the feature by pressing the transmitter button that corresponds with the desired set-
ting. The antenna will beep to correspond with the chosen setting.
Programming Features
Feature #2 - Last Door Locking
On (press “lock” button to program)
Off (press “unlock” button to program) - DEFAULT
“Last Door Locking” has the system automatically lock itself every time you exit the vehicle (the com-
plete operation is described on page 9).
Feature #1 - Ignition Controlled Lock/Unlock
Lock And Unlock w/ Ignition (press “lock” button to program)
Lock w/ Ignition On (press “unlock” button to program)
Unlock w/ Ignition Off (press “trunk” button to program)
Off (press “start” button to program) - DEFAULT
This feature controls the lock/unlock operations when the ignition key is turned on/off,
Programmable Features
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Feature #3 - Automatic Re-locking
On (press “lock” button to program)
Off (press “unlock” button to program) - DEFAULT
Enhanced (press “trunk” button to program)
“Automatic Re-locking”, described on page 9, re-locks the alarm if accidentally unlocked. Enhanced
auto re-lock allows you to cancel the rearming sequence by pressing unlock a 2nd time within 5
seconds.
User Programmable Features (cont’d)
Feature #4 - Trunk Release Also Unlocks The Doors
On (press “lock” button to program) - DEFAULT
Off (press “unlock” button to program)
Feature #5 - Remote Start Activation
Press “start” button 1 time (press “lock” button to program)
Press “start” button 2 times (press “unlock” button to program) - DEFAULT
Press “start” button 3 times (press “trunk” button to program)
Press “start” button 4 times (press “start” button to program)
This feature changes how the remote start feature is activated using the controller or transmitter.
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Feature Programming: Ignition on, off, press valet 5 times
# Feature Lock Button Unlock button Trunk button ”START” button
1 Ignition Lock/Unlock On Lock only Unlock only Off
2 Last Door Locking On Off
3 Automatic Relocking On Off Enhanced
4 Unlock w/ Trunk Release On Off
5 Remote Start Activation 1 press 2 presses 3 presses 4 presses
Programmable Features Matrix
This device complies with FCC Rules part 15. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions, (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and, (2) This
device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
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