RHINO GX User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR
Remote Control Compact Car Alarm
with 2 Stage Impact Sensor, plus
Central Locking & Immobilisation Outputs.
TO ARM/DISARM ALARM
The alarm is activated by pressing the button on the remote control transmitter once. The
blinkers will flash once, and the siren will beep once. The dash LED-light will stay on for 10
seconds then flash, THE ALARM IS NOW ON.
To deactivate the alarm, press the button again. The blinkers will flash twice and the siren will
beep twice. THE ALARM IS NOW OFF.
If the siren is sounding, and you wish to disarm, the first press will cancel the siren - the system
will then return to an armed state. A second press is required to fully turn the alarm off. The blinkers will flash twice
and the siren will beep twice. THE ALARM IS NOW OFF.
Note: If power is removed from the alarm system, i.e. when replacing your car battery, the alarm will automatically
return to the mode it was in prior to disconnecting power.
ALARM TRIGGER
When triggered, the siren will sound for 30 seconds and then will automatically rearm. If the alarm has been triggered
in your absence, the dash LED will be flashing twice as fast as normal when you return to your vehicle.
EMERGENCY PANIC BUTTON
The panic feature is activated by pressing & holding the button on the remote control transmitter for 3 seconds. The
system will arm or disarm first depending on what state it was in. The siren will then sound & the blinkers will flash for
30 seconds. To cancel “panic”, follow disarm procedure as desribed above.
NOTE: Panic does not work when the ignition is on by requirement of Australian Law (EPA-Environmental Protection Authority).
PRE-ALERT (2 STAGE) IMPACT WARNING
This special feature provides a two stage impact sensing system. It gives the security conscious owner a sensitive car
body impact sensor that will give a potential thief prior warning that the vehicle is protected by this most formidable
alarm system. On detection of a low level impact i.e. from a tyre kick, the siren will simply beep 5 times to warn away
the would-be thief. If the vehicle is attacked any further, the system will move into full siren mode. The sensitivity level
reference point can be adjusted to suit your particular needs. Please refer to the programming section contained later
in this manual.
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES:
The features outlined below are the most popular that can be turned on or off to suit your requirements. Please refer
to the section is this manual marked “Rhino Programmable Features” for full details.
PASSIVE ARMING: The alarm can automatically arm itself 30 seconds after you leave your vehicle provided that the
ignition is turned off, and that at least one door has been opened and closed ie. the owner has parked and has exited
the vehicle. This feature will not lock the vehicle where central locking is connected.
AUTOMATIC RE-ARM : This feature prevents accidental disarming by the owner ie. the owner turns the alarm off but
is then distracted and forgets that they have deactivated the system. If a door is not opened, or the ignition is not
turned on within 60 seconds from when the system is turned off by the remote, the system will re-arm, and if central
locking is connected, it will re-lock the vehicle.
QUIET ARM/DISARM : This feature when turned on, stops the siren from beeping for arm & disarm confirmation i.e.
only the blinkers will flash.
Build Date:
A.C.N 001 621 610
SYDNEY / AUSTRALIA

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LEARNING REMOTES (Up to 3 remotes can be used with this alarm system)
Before entering this mode,make sure you have all remotes present that you wish yo utilise with this alarm system, as
the alarm automatically erases all remotes when you enter this mode.
A. While the system is disarmed, open and close your drivers door & sit in the vehicle.
B. Now, turn the car ignition key from the off position to the ignition on position 20 times within 30 seconds.
C. 30 seconds later, the parking lights will flash 3 times to confirm that you have entered the remote learning mode.
Repeat steps A & B if you do not hear the confirmation.
D. Now press the button on the first remote you wish to learn in. The siren will sound briefly to confirm this code has
been learnt. Now press your second remote. The siren will sound briefly again to confirm this code has also been
learnt. Repeat this step for up to three remotes.
E. The system exits learning mode once it has received 3 remote codes - press one of your learnt remotes
repeatedly to fill up all coding locations if you do not have 3 remotes. The system will exit to disarmed mode.
STANDARD SYSTEM FEATURES
 All Microprocessor Controlled
 One Remote Control with Multi Function Operation
 Red Flashing LED Light
 Inbuilt High Power Siren
 Automatic Siren Reset Period (30 Seconds)
 Visual Arming and Disarming via Parking Lights or Indicators
 Negative Pulse Central Locking Outputs
 Negative Trigger Input (Can be used for doors, boot, bonnet & optional sensors)
 Alarm Trigger Memory
 Safety Circuit Prevents Arming While Ignition On
 Learning Mode for Additional Remote Controls (Max 3)
 Security Override Procedure
SELECTABLE SYSTEM FEATURES (Can be turned on or off)
 Shock Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment via Remote
 Passive Arming
 Auto Rearm & Relock
 Audible or Quiet Arm/Disarm
 Silent Operation
 Current Sensing (Voltage Drop) Circuit
 Central Locking Output Time Selectable - 0.8 or 5 Seconds
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:
Additional Remote Controls (Part No. GXTX)
Engine Immobilisation Relay (Part No. 40ARELAY)
Automatic Electric Window Lift (Part No. GLU400 - Closes 2 Windows)
Ultrasonic Sensors (Part No. UD6)
Microwave Sensor (Part No. UD5)

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Your Rhino Security system incorporates the latest in high security & convenience features.
It is possible to customise your security system so that it suits your requirements perfectly.
Detailed below is the full list of programmable features that can either be turned on or
turned off.
We have set at the factory, the most common configuration chosen and these settings are
listed in the REGISTER Settings listed below. Once the desired features have been selected,
the selection is permanently retained in memory, even if power is removed.
To turn on or turn off any feature use the following procedure:
eg to disable audible arming.
1. Arm then disarm the alarm system.
2. Within 20 seconds of disarming, turn the ignition key to on.
3. Press the remote control button an equal number of times to the selected feature’s
code no. (eg 5 times for audible arming). Leave a 0.5 sec. gap between each press. The
siren will chirp to confirm each press.
4. Immediately turn the ignition to off after the last press.
5. The system will now confirm whether the feature has been turned on or off via visual
readout. One flash of the Parkers means the feature is on. Two flashes means the
feature has been turned off.
PROGRAMMABLE
FEATURE
Press
Remote
This Many
Times
Indication INITIAL
FACTORY
SETTING
DESCRIPTION
Audible
Arm/Disarm
5 1 Flash On
2 Flash Off
ON This feature when turned off, stops the
siren from beeping for arm & disarm
confirmation i.e. only the blinkers will
flash.
Passive Arming 6 1 Flash On
2 Flash Off
OFF The alarm can automatically arm itself 30
seconds after you leave your vehicle
provided that the ignition is turned off, and
that at least one door has been opened
and closed ie. the owner has parked and
has exited the vehicle. This feature will not
lock the vehicle where central locking is
connected.
Voltage Drop
(Current) Sensing
7 1 Flash On
2 Flash Off
OFF If deactivated, this feature will prevent
the alarm triggering via sensing a drop
in voltage in the vehicle’s electrical
system. This may be necessary where
engine thermo fans cut in
automatically or there are other
accessories active even when the
ignition is turned off eg fridges, car
phones.
Auto Re-arm 8 1 Flash On
2 Flash Off
ON If system is disarmed and a door is not
o
p
ened, or the i
g
nition turned on within 60

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seconds, the system will rearm & relock
(where central locking is connected).
Central Closure 12 1 Flash 0.8
2 Flash 5 sec
0.8 sec You can select the lock & unlock outputs
to become a 5 second negative pulse
instead of 0.8 seconds. This feature is for
certain vehicles with vacuum central
locking or those with a central closure
wire (some BMW, Mercedes) ie doors
lock, electric windows wind up, sunroof
closes automatically.
Impact Sensor
Sensitivity
Adjustment
14 Flash 14
Times
Maximum
Sensitivity
There are 25 levels of adjustment for
the impact sensing system. Press
remote to decrease sensitivity by one
level from present setting with each
press. A confirmation chirp will be
heard for each press. Turn the ignition
to on save new setting and to exit this
mode, or if no buttons are pressed
within 15 seconds the system will
automatically exit this mode, back to
disarmed status. Note: To reset the
sensor back to maximum sensitivity,
simply enter the Impact sensor
adjustment mode and then wait 15
seconds for the system to
automatically exit.
Security Reset Code 18 No of
Flashes is
the Code
5 The security reset code relates to the
Security Override Mode detailed later
in this manual. Choose a Code number
between 5 & 25. Press remote once
to increase code from factory setting
of 5 by one digit i.e. 1st press will
change code to 6, second press
changes code to 7 and so on. (Once
you reach 25, the code will start at 1
again). A confirmation chirp will be
heard for each press. Turn the ignition
to on to exit this mode. Note: To return
the reset code back to 5, simply enter
the reset code mode, and then wait 15
seconds for the system to
automatically exit.
Valet Mode 17 5 Siren
Chirps
OFF When on, this feature disables the alarm
functions but still allows central locking
control via remote. To exit Valet Mode,
turn ignition to on & then press & hold
remote for 3 seconds. The siren will
chirp 5 times, & the alarm will be in
disarmed mode.

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WIRING INSTRUCTIONS FOR RHINO GX ALARM
RED -
Power. Connect to constant +12 volts via the fuse box at the point where the interior light circuit is
powered. Current (voltage) sensing will not work if this procedure is not followed.
BLACK -
Earth. Connect to a suitable earth on the car body.
GREEN -
Parking Light Flash Wire (Positive Output 10Amp max). Connect to the parking light circuit of the vehicle.
Note: If you wish to flash the indicators instead of the parking lights, you will need to wire 2 x 3 Amp Power
Diodes as shown:
BROWN -
Ignition Input. The ignition wire is usually located under the steering column of the vehicle. This wire must be
+12V only when the vehicles keyswitch is at the ignition position, and must not fall to 0 volt when the
engine is cranked.
ORANGE -
Negative Trigger Input. Connect to existing door switches, bonnet switch, or negative trigger wire from
optional, ultrasonics, or microwave sensor. Please note: only negative switching doors. If positive door
switching - must use relays to reverse to negative - see diagram on page 9 of this manual. If you a using more
than one trigger device i.e. doors, bonnet, and impact sensor, then the 1 Amp Diodes supplied must be used
on each wire coming from each trigger input i.e.
BLUE - Negative LED Output. Connect to the blue wire from the LED supplied. (Connect Red wire from LED to
+12VDC).
WHITE - Negative on Arm. This wire enables an effective engine immobilisation circuit to be configured with this
alarm. Use optional 40amp Changeover Relay as shown:
YELLOW -
Negative Pulse Lock Signal. Refer to diagrams contained later in this manual for connection options.
GREY -
Negative Pulse Unlock Signal. Refer to diagrams contained later in this manual for connection options.
87a
87
86
85
30
Ignition
White
The starter wire is usually
located under the steering
column of the vehicle. This
wire must be +12 Volts only
when the vehicle is being
started. Cut this wire. The
vehicle should not start. Solde
r
the starter motor side to
number 30 on the relay. Solde
r
the other end to number 87 on
the relay. Disable only starte
r
motor or fuel pump.
Under no circumstances
should you cut the vehicle’s
main ignition system.
Left Indicator Circuit
Ri
g
ht Indicator Circui
t
Green Wire from GX Alarm
3 Amp Diodes

Im
p
act Sensor Ne
g
. Tri
gg
er Ou
t
N
e
g
ative Door Switch
N
e
g
ative Bonnet Switch
Orange Wire from GX Alarm
1 Amp Diodes

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RHINO GX ALARM WIRING DIAGRAM
+12VDC
REFER TO WIRING INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 5 FOR FULL EXPLANATION
Brown Green Red
Blue Grey White
Yellow Black Orange
OFF
IGNITION
START
ACC
Blue
NEG UNLOCK
PULSE
NEG LOCK
PULSE
87a
87
86
85
30
Ignition
The starter wire is usually
located under the steering
column of the vehicle. This
wire must be +12 Volts only
when the vehicle is being
started. Cut this wire. The
vehicle should not start. Solde
r
the starter motor side to
number 30 on the relay. Solde
r
the other end to number 87 on
the relay. Disable only starte
r
motor or fuel pump.
Under no circumstances
should you cut the vehicle’s
main ignition system.

NEGATIVE
OUT ON ARM
To
WHITE
Wire
(Neg. Out
on Arm)
+
12VDC -
To Parking Light Circuit (10Amp
M)
NEGATIVE
TRIGGER
INPUT
OPTIONAL ENGINE IMMOBILISATION CIRCUIT: Use 40Amp Changeover Relay as shown

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LOCATION GUIDE FOR MAIN UNIT
RECOMMENDED MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS: The recommended position to mount the unit is vertically
as illustrated below. Where possible, mount the unit as close as possible to the centre of the firewall. Unit
should be at least 25cm away from high tension leads, distributor, or ignition coil. Horizontal mountin
g
increases the sensitivity of the shock sensor. IMPORTANT: Do not allow an
y
part of the vehicle to touch the
unit - no hosin
g
, wirin
g
, or other car components should be able to touch or rub on the unit, as this will affect
t
he sensitivit
y
of the shock sensor. The unit must onl
y
be connected to the vehicle b
y
the mountin
g
bracket. To
adjust the sensitivit
y
level of the alarm shock sensor via the remote controls, please refer to “Pro
g
rammable
Features” located on page 3..
Wiring loom must be furthest away from
firewall.
Mount the unit in a
vertical position.
Horizontal mounting causes Do not run the loom
increased sensitivity. inside the bracket.
Warning sticker is fixed Screw bracket securely
this side. to the firewall.
DO NOT ALLOW THE
UNIT TO TOUCH ANY
PART OF THE VEHICLE:
DOING SO WILL EFFECT
SENSITIVITY.
RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION POSITION OF UNIT
SECURITY OVERRIDE MODE:
If a customer loses a remote control, or it fails to disarm the alarm system, the
following procedure will disarm the alarm system.
1. Open & close the drivers door. (The siren will sound).
2. Within 30 seconds, turn the ignition from off to on 5 times (if you have changed
your Security Reset Code as detailed on page 4, you must turn the ignition from of
f
to on equal to your chosen reset code. 5 times is the standard setting)
3. The system will disarm, (the siren will stop sounding) and the parking lights will flash
for 3 minutes. You can now start your vehicle. Note: This procedure will only allow
you to start the vehicle once. You will have to repeat this procedure to restart the
vehicle again.
4. Contact your Rhino Dealer for further assistance.
INSTALLERS PLEASE NOTE: If power is removed from the alarm system, it will
automatically return to the mode it was in (armed or disarmed) before power was
disconnected.

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All relays depicted are changeover type.
CONNECTING TO RHINO CENTRAL LOCKING KIT (CLK)
INSTALLING A NEW MOTOR – often required in vehicles that have factory locking but
have no motor in the driver’s door, or you would like “keyless entry” on driver’s door.
LOCK PULSE
15A FUSE +12V
87 87
UNLOCK 87a 87a
PULSE 86 85 86 85
30 30
LOCK OUTPUT
UNLOCK OUTPUT
NEGATIVE TRIGGER” ORIGINAL CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM (LOW CURRENT)
LOCK PULSE WIRE
TO EXISTING
ELECTRONIC INTERFACE
UNLOCK PULSE WIRE
FOR INTEFACING TO “POSITIVE PULSE” CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEMS
Connect Lock Wire to
Pin 8 on CLK Control
Module
Connect Unlock Wire to
Pin 10 on CLK Control
Module
LOCK PULSE WIRE
15A FUSE +12V
87 87
UNLOCK 87a 87a
86 85 86 85
30 30
LOCK OUTPUT TO VEHICLE
UNLOCK OUTPUT TO VEHICLE

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FOR POSITIVE AT REST THEN GOING NEGATIVE “OR” NEGATIVE AT REST THEN GOING
POSITIVE PUT 87’S TO 12V & CONNECT RELAYS AS SHOWN
LOCK
+12V +12V OR GROUND (SUPPLY “A”)
15A Fuse
87 87
UNLOCK 87a 87a
86 85 86 85
30 30
+12V
CAR’S CAR
EXISTING CUT CENTRAL
CENTRAL LOCKING
LOCKING INTERFACE
SWITCH
FOR FLOATING SWITCHES - NEITHER +12V OR GROUND AT REST
Hook up the following extra relays & connect Supply “A” to +12V. Both pairs of lock / unlock wires
must be connected.
+12V
87 87
86 85 86 85
UNLOCK LOCK
30 30
15A Fuse
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR INSTALLERS: Vehicles fitted with negative
or positive switching doors.
In order for the alarm system to function correctly, it is necessary for the doors to be
hard wired to the system. Please follow the wiring diagrams below:
NEGATIVE SWITCHING DOORS: POSITIVE SWITCHING DOORS: Use relay.
+12V
Interior light
Orange wire ALARM 86
30 87a 87 Orange wire ALARM
Door Switch 85
Door Switch
+12V

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