RHINO RA97 User manual

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
ROLLING CODE ALARM: RA97
INSURANCE APPROVED SPLIT SYSTEM MODEL WITH
ENGINE IMMOBILISATION AND BOOT RELEASE
V2 MADE IN AUSTRALIA
OVERRIDE KEYSWITCH & BACKUP BATTERY TEST
Located on the back of the siren is a 2 position mechanical keyswitch .
1. Off position - complete deactivation of system.
2. On position - activates alarm system.
3. Test mode - turn key from off to on. 1 Beep = OK, 5 Beeps = Flat
TO ARM/DISARM ALARM
The alarm is activated by pressing the RIGHT button on the remote control transmitter. The blinkers will flash
once, and the siren will beep once. The dash LED-light will stay on for 20 seconds then flash, THE ALARM IS
NOW ON. To deactivate the alarm, press the RIGHT button again. The blinkers will flash twice and the siren
will beep twice. THE ALARM IS NOW OFF.
For audible arm / disarm press the RIGHT button.
For silent arm / disarm press BOTH buttons.
EMERGENCY PANIC BUTTON
OPERATED VIA REMOTE CONTROL
The panic feature is activated by pressing the right button on the remote
control transmitter for 3 seconds. This sets off the siren. To cancel “panic”,
press the button on the transmitter for 1 second. NOTE: Panic does not
work when the ignition is on by requirement of Australian Law (EPA-
Environmental Protection Agency).
LR
BOOT RELEASE - Available on cars fitted with electric boot release motors.
The alarm is fitted with remote boot release capability. This feature enables the user to unlock the boot by
pressing the left button for 3 seconds. The boot will unlock and the alarm will disarm with audible beeps.
NOTE: For safety reasons the remote boot release will not work when the ignition is on.
DOOR AJAR WARNING FEATURE
If the vehicles doors are not properly closed when you try to activate your alarm system, the blinkers will flash
and the siren will continuously beep for 3 seconds to alert you that the vehicle is not secure.

SELECTABLE PASSIVE ARM & RE-ARM FEATURES
PASSIVE ARMING: The alarm can automatically arm itself one minute 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 FEATURE: 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 within one minute 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.
PRE-ALERT IMPACT WARNING WITH ETS™
This special feature provides a two stage impact sensing system. It gives the security conscious owner a very
sensitive impact sensor that will give a potential thief prior warning that the vehicle is protected by this most
formidable alarm system. On detection the siren will simply beep for a few seconds to warn away the thief. If the
vehicle is attacked any further the system will move into full siren mode. The unique ETS™ Environment Tuned
Sensor is able to distinguish between environmental shocks caused by aircraft, trucks, or extreme weather
conditions, and the impact caused by any thief attempting to break in or other heavy impacts. This process allows
a trouble free sensitivity that ordinary alarms simply can not provide.
PAT™ PAST ALARM TRIGGER MEMORY
If the alarm was triggered by an intruder while your alarm was set, it will beep the siren and flash the blinkers four
times on disarm. The system will also store the ten last times the alarm has been activated in its memory, and can
tell you what has triggered the system. Please refer to “Features used by Users and Installers” contained later in
these instructions.
SERVICE MODE
Service mode is accessed by turning the key switch to the off position. This enables complete deactivation of the
system without using the remote control. This is normally done when other mechanical/electrical work is
performed on the vehicle. The installer test mode is used to quickly test and fault find; it is used to check each
sector input when door, hood, aux or voltage drop is triggered. A signal is given via the blinkers, the dash LED
light and the siren.
LEARNING NEW TRANSMITTERS
To add a new transmitter to your alarm, simply follow the procedure below:
A. Turn the vehicle’s ignition on.
B. Immediately press and hold the right button on the original remote control until the siren starts to beep
(approximately 4 seconds) and then release the button.
C. Immediately press and hold the right button on the new remote control for at least 4 seconds.
D. Turn the vehicle’s ignition off.
E. The new remote control is now programmed into the alarm.

RHINO ALARM MODEL: RA97
STANDARD SYSTEM FEATURES
~ All Microprocessor Controlled
~ Rolling Code Technology (Anti-Scanning, Anti-Code Grabbing)
~ Two SSR™ Solid State Remote Controls with Two Function Operation
~ Long Life Lithium Cell Remote Control Batteries
~ Ultra-Bright Red Flashing LED Light
~ Personal Panic Button via Remote Control
~ Automatic Siren Reset Period (30 Seconds)
~ Visual Arming and Disarming via Blinkers
~ Selectable Current Sensing Circuit
~ All Points of Entry Protection
~ PAT™ Past Alarm Trigger Memory History Reporting Mode
~ Service and Override Mechanical Keyswitch
~ Safety Circuit Prevents Arming While Ignition On
~ Learning Mode for Optional Transmitters (Remote Controls)
~ Negative Pulse Central Locking Outputs
~ Two Point Engine Immobilisation
~ Battery Backup System
~ Automatic Battery Test via Dash LED Light
~ Two Stage Shock Sensor
SELECTABLE SYSTEM FEATURES
~ Arming and Disarming Confirmation Beep
~ Passive Arming Programmable via Remote Control
~ Door Ajar Warning (If a Door is Left Open)
~ Automatic Re-arm in case of Accidental Disarm
~ Auto Re-lock for Accidental Disarm where Central Locking is connected
~ Quiet Arming Selectable via Remote Control
~ Impact Sensor and Ultrasonic Isolation Programmable via Remote Control
~ Electric Boot Release Output via Remote Control
~ Lock Pulse on Alarm Trigger
~ Multiple Vehicle Remote Controls
~ Silent Operation
~ Valet Mode
~ Central Closure
~ Auto Immobilise
~ Door Lock on Ignition
~ 2 Second Exit Delay
~ Passive Arm From Ignition Only
~ Perimeter Night Light
~ External Pre-Warn Output
~ Shock Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment

WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
RED -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 -CONNECT TO A SUITABLE EARTH ON THE CAR BODY
ORANGE
(x2)
-CONNECT TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT INDICATOR CIRCUITS
OF THE VEHICLE TO FLASH THE INDICATORS
YELLOW -CONNECT TO A +12 VOLTS IGNITION SWITCHED LEAD, WHICH DOES NOT FALL TO
0 VOLT WHEN THE ENGINE IS CRANKED
DARK BLUE -
-CONNECT TO PIN SWITCHES FOR BONNET
CONNECT TO PIN SWITCHES FOR BOOT (PLEASE NOTE: IT IS ADVISABLE TO WIRE
THE BOOT TO THE DOOR SWITCHES: THIS WILL PROVIDE “DOOR AJAR” WARNING
ON THE BOOT, AND ALSO SIGNAL THE AUTO RE-ARM FEATURE TO CANCEL IF
THE BOOT IS OPENED BY THE OWNER ON DISARMING THE SYSTEM.)
WHITE -CONNECT TO EXISTING DOOR SWITCHES.
(PLEASE NOTE: ONLY NEGATIVE SWITCHING DOORS, IF POSITIVE DOOR
SWITCHING - MUST USE RELAYS TO REVERSE TO NEGATIVE - SEE DIAGRAM)
GREEN (X2)
Inside main loom
-LOCATE THE POSITIVE FEED WIRE TO THE STARTER SOLENOID, CUT THAT WIRE
AND JOIN THE TWO GREEN WIRES TO EITHER END OF THE STARTER FEED WIRE
WHICH YOU HAVE JUST CUT WARNING: CUT OUT RELAYS HAVE 12A MAX
RATING. DISABLE ONLY STARTER SOLENOID, FUEL PUMP, OR IGNITION COIL IF
VEHICLE IS NOT EFI. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU CUT THE
VEHICLE’S MAIN IGNITION SYSTEM.
GREEN (X2)
Outside main loom
-LOCATE THE POSITIVE FEED WIRE TO THE FUEL PUMP, CUT THAT WIRE AND JOIN
THE TWO GREEN WIRES TO EITHER END OF THE FUEL PUMP FEED WIRE WHICH
YOU HAVE JUST CUT WARNING: CUT OUT RELAYS HAVE 12A MAX RATING.
DISABLE ONLY STARTER SOLENOID, FUEL PUMP, OR IGNITION COIL IF VEHICLE IS
NOT EFI. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU CUT THE VEHICLE’S MAIN
IGNITION SYSTEM.
YELLOW/ BLACK -THIS IS A SWITCHED NEGATIVE OUTPUT (-VE 150mA). CONNECT TO THE
NEGATIVE WIRE (USUALLY BLACK) ON ANY ACCESSORY USED ie. ULTRASONIC /
GLASS BREAKAGE / MICROWAVE DETECTORS OR ETC
LIGHT BLUE -THIS IS A NEGATIVE TRIGGER, AND SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO THE OUTPUT
CIRCUIT WIRE ON ANY ACCESSORY TO BE USED. (ie ULTRASONIC, MICROWAVE,
OR GLASS BREAK DETECTORS, ETC.)
BROWN -THIS IS THE NEGATIVE OUTPUT (150mA MAXIMUM) FOR THE BOOT RELEASE.
(Optional for use where electric boot release is to be connected)
VIOLET/BLACK -NEGATIVE TRIGGER ON ALARM TO BE USED TO INTERFACE TO PAGER OR
OPTIONAL SIREN (100mA MAXIMUM)
ORANGE/BLACK -NEGATIVE PULSE LOCK SIGNAL
PINK/YELLOW -NEGATIVE PULSE UNLOCK SIGNAL
PINK -CURRENT SENSING OVERRIDE. CONNECT TO POSITIVE POWER TO DISABLE
CURRENT SENSING. THIS CAN ALSO BE ACHIEVED VIA PROGRAMMING. SEE
BELOW
RED/WHITE -NEGATIVE TRIGGER TO SIREN. CONNECT TO THE GREEN WIRE OF AN SB41.
VIOLET/YELLOW -ALARM OVER RIDE. CONNECT TO THE WHITE WIRE ON AN SB41.
CURRENT SENSING

The alarm is fitted standard with current sensing. This feature incorporated in Rhino systems has been proven to
be very reliable. The alarm will detect any sudden drop in voltage in the vehicle’s electrical system, for example if
the interior light comes on, or if the electrical system shows a voltage drop through tampering.
PLEASE NOTE: If removal of this feature is necessary i.e. if engine cooling fans run after the ignition key is
turned off, please refer to Register 3 in the Programmable Features section of this manual. You are able to
disable the current sensing feature so that a false alarm condition can not occur.
IMPORTANT NOTE:Vehicles fitted with an interior light delay.
Vehicles fitted with an interior light delay require a diode to be added
to prevent the system giving a door ajar warning.
Please follow the wiring diagram below:
Interior light
DOOR DELAY
CIRCUIT
llll
llll
+12V
Whitewire Place a diode here
RHINO
Door Switches
VEHICLES FITTED WITH TURBO TIMERS:
It is necessary to fit a relay as shown below to allow the
system to arm while the car is still running on a timer.
Constant +12V
87
86 87a 85 Positive starter
wire at the
vehicles keyswitch.
Yellow wire from system (ignition sense). To vehicles
accessory wire.
N.B. It is also necessary to connect the pink wire from the Rhino
system to constant +12V to override current (voltage) sensing.
30
FOR “NEGATIVE TRIGGER” ORIGINAL POWER LOCK SYSTEM
FOR “POSITIVE PULSE” POWERLOCK SYSTEM
CONNECT OPTIONAL RELAYS AS SHOWN
TO INSTALL NEW DOOR LOCK MOTORS
CONNECT OPTIONAL RELAYS AS SHOWN
LOCK (ORANGE / BLACK FROM ALARM)
TO EXISTING DOOR
RELAYS
UNLOCK (PINK / YELLOW FROM ALARM)
LOCK (ORANGE/BLACK WIRE ON ALARM)
15A FUSE +12V
(PINK YELLOW) 87 87
UNLOCK 87a 87a
86 85 86 85
30 30
LOCK OUTPUT
UNLOCK OUTPUT

LOCK (ORANGE/BLACK WIRE ON ALARM)
15A FUSE +12V
(PINK YELLOW) 87 87
UNLOCK 87a 87a
86 85 86 85
30 30
LOCK OUTPUT
UNLOCK OUTPUT
FOR POSITIVE AT REST THEN GOING NEGATIVE “OR” NEGATIVE AT REST THEN
GOING POSITIVE PUT 87’S TO +12V & CONNECT OPTIONAL RELAYS AS SHOWN
LOCK (ORANGE/BLACK WIRE ON ALARM)
+12V +12V OR GROUND (SUPPLY “A”)
15A Fuse
(PINK YELLOW) 87 87
UNLOCK 87a 87a
86 85 86 85
30 30
+12V
CAR 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
PINK/YELLOW 86 85 86 85 ORANGE/BLACK
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
White wire ALARM 86
30 87a 87 White wire ALARM
Door Switch 85
Door Switch
+12V
RHINO PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
For Users and Installers
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: egto disable passive arming.
1. Find the REGISTER (1, 2 or 3) in which the feature is located. (eg passive arming is located in REGISTER 1).
2. Set the vehicle up as described to access REGISTER 1, (doors closed, bonnet closed, turning the ignition on last).
3. Press the remote control button an equal number of times to the selected feature’s code number (eg 5 times
for passive arming).
4. Turn the ignition to off.
5. The system will then confirm which features are activated via audible readout. If a feature is enabled the
siren will chirp out its code in beeps from the siren corresponding to the number shown in the column “Press
Remote This Many Times”. The siren in this example will beep in order Once, then Twice, etc. up to Eight
times. The system misses the passive arming code of 5 Beeps as this feature has been disabled. Please note
that feature 9 is excluded from the confirming number of beeps on all 3 Registers.
How to Change REGISTER 1:
Vehicle Set Up: ALL DOORS CLOSED, BONNET CLOSED, AND THE IGNITION TURNED ON LAST
Remote Keyaction : TURN ON / OFF FEATURES VIA THERIGHT BUTTON ON THE REMOTE (OR SINGLE
BUTTON)
FEATURE Press Remote
This Many
Times FACTORY
SETTING DESCRIPTION
Arming Beep 1ON 1 Beep on Arm
Disarm Beep 2ON 2 Beeps on Disarm
Auxiliary Detection 3ON Activate Ultrasonics, Microwave if fitted.
Shock Sensor 4ON Activate Two Stage Shock Sensor.
Passive Arm 5OFF System arms automatically 60 seconds after exit - the
doors will not lock.
Auto Re-arm 6OFF If system is disarmed and a door is not opened within
60 seconds, the system will rearm & relock.

Lock Pulse on Alarm Trigger 7ON When the alarm is triggered, the doors will be sent a
lock pulse. ie the would be thief picks the door
lock, the alarm triggers on voltage drop due to the
central locking operating, then the doors immediately
re-lock to foil the would be thief.
Not Used 8OFF Not Used
Shock Sensor Adjustment 9 6
SELECT the
level
required.
After pressing the remote 9 times to enter this mode,
turn the ignition to off. There are 8 levels of
adjustment. The factory default setting is level 6.
Pressing the remote once will increase the sensitivity
by one level ie to level 7. The LED will then flash
seven times to confirm the new level. Pressing the
remote again will increase the sensitivity to level 8
(max). Pressing the remote again will return the
adjustment to level 1(least sensitive). Once you have
adjusted the sensitivity level to the desired setting, turn
the ignition on to exit this mode.
How to Change REGISTER 2:
Vehicle Set Up: DRIVER’S DOOR OPEN, BONNET CLOSED, AND THE IGNITION TURNED ON LAST
Remote Keyaction : TURN ON / OFF FEATURES VIA THE RIGHT BUTTON ON THE REMOTE (OR SINGLE
BUTTON)
FEATURE Press Remote
This Many
Times
FACTORY
SETTING DESCRIPTION
Second Button Used For
Another Vehicle 1OFF Allows multiple button remote keys to be divided to act like two separate single button remote keys to control
two separate vehicles. Simply “teach” the remote into
the other vehicle using the second button as detailed in
section “learning new transmitters”
Second Button Used To
Arm/Disarm This Vehicle 2OFF If this is the “other” vehicle as described above, turn this feature on.
Third Button Used To
Arm/Disarm This Vehicle 3OFF Contact your Rhino Dealer if this feature is required.
Fourth Button Used To
Arm/Disarm This Vehicle 4OFF Contact your Rhino Dealer if this feature is required.
Silent Operation 5OFF When on, this feature stops the siren from sounding.
The alarm will still trigger, flashing the indicators etc.
Indication via optional paging system may be desired
instead of siren noise.
Valet Mode 6OFF When on, this feature allows five engine starts before
the system returns to its normal operation ie if you
take the vehicle to valet parking, and you normally use
passive arming, they will be able to start the car 5 times
before passive arming re-engages.
Central Closure 7OFF When on, the lock & unlock outputs become a 15
second negative pulse instead of 0.5 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.

Auto Immobilise 8OFF Enables the alarm system to act as an engine
immobiliser only. The immobiliser activates 38 seconds
after the ignition is turned off. The dash mounted LED
will stay on constantly to confirm the system’s special
status. The vehicle can not be started unless the remote
is pressed. If the remote is pressed again, the alarm will
arm & lock the doors as per normal operation.
Particularly useful feature for tradespeople.
Installer Mode 9SELECT
The Mode
Required
After pressing the remote 9 times to enter this mode,
turn the ignition to off. This mode allows the installer /
owner to verify that each trigger of the alarm system is
working, without having to arm & disarm the system
each time & set off the siren. The siren will beep and
the blinkers will flash to indicate a trigger eg push the
bonnet switch, open a door, hit the vehicle. The siren
will beep four times to indicate a pre-warning impact
sensor detection, or once to indicate full alarm trigger
level. Turn the ignition to on to exit this mode.

How to Change REGISTER 3:
Vehicle Set Up: DRIVER’S DOOR OPEN, BONNET OPEN , AND THE IGNITION TURNED ON LAST
Remote Keyaction : TURN ON / OFF FEATURES VIA THE RIGHT BUTTON ON THE REMOTE (OR SINGLE
BUTTON)
FEATURE Press Remote
This Many
Times
FACTORY
SETTING DESCRIPTION
Current Sensing Override 1OFF If activated, this feature prevents the alarm triggering
via sensing a drop in voltage in the vehicle’s electrical
system. This may be necessary for example where
engine thermo fans cut in automatically or there are
other accessories active even when the ignition is
turned off eg fridges, car phones.
Door Lock on Ignition 2OFF When this feature is on, the doors will lock when the
ignition is turned to on, and unlock when the ignition is
turned to off.
2 Second Exit Delay 3OFF When this feature is on, the normal 20 second exit
delay is reduced to 2 seconds ie the alarm is fully
armed 2 seconds after pressing the remote.
No Door Ajar Warning 4OFF When this feature is on, the door ajar warning feature
is removed (the siren & indicators will not beep & flash
for 3 sec. if a door is not closed properly).
Passive Arm from Ignition Off
Only 5OFF When this feature is on, the system arms automatically
60 seconds after exit -even though the doors are not
closed - the doors will not lock.
Perimeter Night Light 6OFF When this feature is on, the indicators will stay on
constantly for 20 seconds on disarm, or until the ignition
is turned on. This allows for illumination around the
vehicle at night.
Instant Boot Release 7OFF When this feature is on, the boot release button (left)
will only require to be pressed once rather than held
down for 3 seconds to open an electric boot.
External Pre-Warn Output 8OFF When on, the internal alarm pre-warn is disabled & a
two second output from the boot wire is given.
PAT™ Past Alarm Trigger
Memory 9SELECT to replay
memory.
After pressing the remote 9 times to enter this mode,
turn the ignition off. Your Rhino Alarm offers a unique
memory that stores the ten last reasons why the alarm
was triggered. This memory cannot be erased.
1 Beep, 1 Flash - Voltage Drop Alarm
2 Beep, 2 Flashes - Not Used On This Model
3 Beep, 3 Flashes - Shock Sensor Alarm
4 Beep, 4 Flashes - Power Fail Alarm
5 Beep, 5 Flashes - Ignition Alarm
6 Beep, 6 Flashes - Aux Alarm
7 Beep, 7 Flashes - Door Alarms
8 Beep, 8 Flashes - Bonnet / Boot Alarm
If two previous alarms were recorded ie voltage drop
and shock sensor the LED will flash and the siren will
beep once for voltage drop, then no noise for 1 second
then beep three times for shock sensor. sensor. The
last memory heard is the most recent alarm
sector triggered. Turn the ignition to on to exit this
mode.