RHINO RCA-2 User manual

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
ROLLING CODE ALARM RCA-2
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
HIGH SECURITY SWITCH
Located in the rear of the siren is a master switch. This can
be used to turn the system on/off. Bear in mind that if you
unplug the alarm while it is armed, the built in backup
battery will continue to power the system.
KEYSWITCH POSITIONS
SYSTEM OFF
SYSTEM ON
BACK UP BATTERY TEST
The RCA is fitted with an automatic battery backup test feature. When you are driving the
vehicle dash led will normally be off. If the backup battery is flat then the dash led will flash
with the ignition on.
EMERGENCY PANIC BUTTON OPERATED VIA REMOTE
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
right button on the transmitter for 1 second. NOTE: Panic does not work when
the ignition is on by requirement of Australian Law (EPA).
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TO ARM/DISARM ALARM
Alarm is activated by pressing the button on remote control transmitter. The blinkers will flash once,
and siren will beep once, dash LED-light will stay on for 20 seconds then flash, ALARM IS NOW
ON. To deactivate alarm, press the right button again. Blinkers will flash twice and the siren will
beep twice. ALARM IS OFF.
For audible arm / disarm use the RIGHT button.
For silent arm / disarm hold BOTH buttons down for approximately 4 seconds.
ALARM TRIGGER MEMORY
If the alarm was triggered by an intruder while your alarm was set, it will beep the siren four times
on disarm.
BOOT RELEASE -Available on cars fitted with electric boot release motors.
The RCA-2 is fitted with remote boot release. 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 without

audible beeps. NOTE: For safety reasons the remote boot release will not work when the ignition is
on.
DOOR ADJAR 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 door is open.
AUTOMATIC RE-ARM FEATURE
If the alarm system is accidentally disarmed by the owner, the alarm will automatically re-arm and
relock the vehicle after one minute if the doors are not opened and the ignition is not turned on.
SELECTABLE PASSIVE ARM
The RCA-2 alarm can activate itself one minute after you leave your vehicle provided that the
ignition is turned off and all doors are properly closed. This feature is selected by following the
procedure below:
~ To turn the passive arm mode on or off, follow the procedures below;
A) Turn the ignition on.
B) Immediately press the right button onthe remote control once only.
C) Immediately turn the ignition off.
D)1. If you turned the passive arming mode on, the dash LED will flash once and the siren will beep
once after the ignition is turned off.
2. If you turned the passive arming mode off, the dash LED will flash twice and the siren will
beep twice after the ignition is turned off.
When the alarm system initially has power connected to it, the passive arm feature will be turned on.
Please Note: If the keyswitch is turned off after the alarm is installed in the vehicle the passive arm
feature will be re-activated. If that occurs, follow the above procedures again to disable.
LEARNING NEW TRANSMITTERS
To add a new transmitter to your alarm, simply follow the procedure below:
A. Turn the vehicles 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 new remote control for at least 4 seconds.
D. Turn the vehicles ignition off.
E. The new remote control is now programmed into the alarm.
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REMOVING OR ADDING ALARM SENSORS VIA THE REMOTE CONTROL
~ To turn the Auxiliary and Shock sensor on or off, follow the procedures below;
A. Turn the ignition on.
B. Immediately press the Left button on the remote control once only.

C. Immediately turn the ignition off.
D. 1. If you turned the Auxiliary (Ultrasonic or Microwave Detector) and Shock Body Impact Sensor
on, the dash LED will flash once and beep once after the ignition is turned off.
2. If you turned the Auxiliary (Ultrasonic or Microwave Detector) and Shock Body Impact
Sensor off, the dash LED will flash twice and beep twice after the ignition is turned off.
BATTERY BACKUP TEST
The RCA-2 alarm is fitted with an intelligent Backup Battery test feature and rechargeable battery.
Every time you drive your vehicle the battery is automatically charged and tested and if it is
discharged and will not charge, the dash LED will flash quickly when the ignition is turned on.
FEATURES:
~ All Microprocessor Controlled
~ Rolling Code Technology (Anti-Scanning, Anti-Code Grabbing)
~ Learning Mode for Optional Transmitters (Remote Controls)
~ Two Remote Controls with Two Button Operation
~ Solid State Remote Controls -No Tuning Capacitor
~ Long Life Lithium Cell Remote Control Batteries
~ Passive Arming Programmable via Remote Control
~ Quiet Arming Selectable via Remote Control
~ Shock Sensor and Ultrasonic Isolation Programmable via Remote Control
~ All Points of Entry Protection
~ Intelligent Pre-Warn Shock (Impact) Sensor
~ Intelligent Shock (Impact) Sensor
~ Ultra-Bright Red Flashing LED Light
~ Electric Boot Release Output via Remote Control
~ Personal Panic Button via Remote Control
~ Visual Arming and Disarming via Blinkers
~ Arming and Disarming Confirmation Beep
~ Door Adjar Warning (If a Door is Left Open)
~ Alarm Trigger Memory History Reporting Mode
~ Battery Backup System
~ Automatic Battery Test via Dash LED Light
~ Engine Immobilisation
~ Automatic Siren Reset Period (30 Seconds)
~ Service and Override Mechanical Keyswitch
~ Safety Circuit Prevents Arming While Ignition On
~ Selectable Current Sensing Circuit
~ Negative Pulse Central Locking Interface
WARN-OFF FEATURE AND INTELLIGENT SHOCK SENSOR
The RCA is equipped with a warn-off pre-warning shock sensor. The prewarn gives the security conscious customers a very
sensitive shock sensor on their vehicle without false alarms, because the pre-warn shock sensor will only beep the siren for 2
seconds approximately. The major advantage here is that the car thief attacking the car, would be warned earlier that the car
has an alarm fitted, and this will reduce the chances of damage being inflicted upon the vehicle before the main alarm goes off.

FEATURES USED BY INSTALLERS / SERVICEMEN
1. INSTALLER / SERVICE MODE
Service mode is accessed by turning the keyswitch to the off position. Installer mode
is accessed by turning the keyswitch to off then back to the on position. 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.
2. SHOCK SENSOR AND PREWARN ADJUSTMENT: There are only two
positions of Shock Sensor and Pre Warn adjustment and this is based on position
mounting of unit. When unit is fitted in a horizontal position, the shock sensor and
pre warn are more sensitive. When fitted in a vertical position, they are less
sensitive.
3. ALARM TRIGGERS HISTORY MEMORY READ OUT VIA
SIREN AND LED
To access alarm triggers memory turn ignition on and hood opened i.e. bonnet
switch grounded. By pressing the remote control, alarm history is indicated via siren
and LED.
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 caused by i.e. voltage drop and shock sensor the LED
will flash and siren will beep once for voltage drop, no noise for 1 second then beep
three times for shock sensor. The memory will hold ten alarm memories. The last
memory heard is the most recent alarm sector triggered.
To exitmemory mode turn ignition off and close bonnet.

WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
RED -
CONNECT TO A CONSTANT +12 VOLTS TO THE BATTERY
BLACK -
CONNECT TO A SUITABLE EARTH ON THE CAR BODY (MOUNTING BOLT)
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
WHITE - CONNECT TO EXISTING DOOR SWITCHES, IF SWITCH SENSING IS REQUIRED
(PLEASE NOTE: ONLY NEGATIVE SWITCHING DOORS, IF POSITIVE DOOR
SWITCHING -MUST USE RELAYS TO REVERSE TO NEGATIVE)
GREEN (X2) - LOCATE THE POSITIVE FEED WIRE TO THE STARTER, CUT THAT WIRE AND JOIN
THE TWO GREEN WIRES TO EITHER END OF THE STARTER FEED WIRE WHICH YOU
HAVE JUST CUT
YELLOW/ BLACK - THIS IS A SWITCHED NEGATIVE OUTPUT (-VE 150mA). CONNECT TO THE
NEGATIVE WIRE (USUALLY BLACK) ON ANY ACCESSORY USED i.e. 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.
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
CURRENT SENSING
The RCA alarm is fitted standard with current sensing. This feature with the Rhino
Australian made alarms has been proven to be very reliable.
If removal of this feature is necessary, this can be achieved by connecting the pink
wire coming out from the tubing to the red power wire + 12V.
WARNING: If turbo cooling fan runs after ignition key is turned off, you then must
connect the pink wire to the positive power feed wire of the electric cooling fan this
will override the fan from causing false alarms due to voltage drop.

RCA WIRING DIAGRAM
15A FUSE RED +12 VOLTS
BROWN BOOT RELEASE OUTPUT 5A FUSE ORANGE RIGHT INDICATORS
(150mA Maximum) 5A FUSE ORANGE LEFT INDICATORS
YELLOW IGNITION INPUT
GREEN CUT HERE STARTER
MOTOR
C
O GREEN
N PIN
N DARK BLUE BOOT / BONNET SWITCH
E
C ORANGE BLACK LOCK (NEG PULSE 150mA)
T
O PINK YELLOW UNLOCK (NEG PULSE 150mA)
R
WHITE DOOR SWITCH (NEG. TYPES ONLY)
LIGHT BLUE AUX. INPUT (NEG. TRIGGER)
VIOLET BLACK NEGATIVE OUT ON ALARM
CONNECT THE BLACK (100mA MAX)
RING TO THE PINK CURRENT SENSE OVERRIDE
MOUNTING BOLT EARTH WIRE
YELLOW BLACK NEG. OUT ON ARM 150mA
TO YELLOW BLACK WIRE, NEG TO BROWN WIRE ,NEG OUTPUT FROM RCA
OUT ON ARM FROM THE RCA +12V
30A RELAY 15A FUSE
IGN 87
86 87A 85 87
30 86 87A 85
CUT
WIRE 30
BOOT MOTOR
ORIGINAL WIRE TO FUEL PUMP
OPTIONAL FUEL PUMP OPTIONAL BOOT RELEASE
CUT OUT RELAY WIRING DIAGRAM

WARNING TO ALL ALARM
INSTALLERS
The RCA alarm is equipped with Low
Current Negative Pulse Central Lock
outputs. This must not be used unless a
complete understanding of the car’s
central locking system is known. Failure
to do this can damage electronics and
this damage WILL NOT BE
COVERED UNDER WARRANTY! If
unsure, please connect relays as shown
on wiring instructions.
FOR “NEGATIVE TRIGGER” ORIGINAL POWER LOCK
SYSTEM
LOCK (ORANGE / BLACK FROM RCA)
TO EXISTING DOOR
RELAYS
UNLOCK (PINK / YELLOW FROM RCA)
FOR “POSITIVE PULSE” POWER LOCK SYSTEM
CONNECT OPTIONAL RELAYS AS SHOWN
LOCK (ORANGE/BLACK WIRE ON RCA)
15A FUSE +12V
(PINK YELLOW) 87 87
UNLOCK 87a 87a
86 85 86 85
30 30
LOCK OUTPUT
UNLOCK OUTPUT
TO INSTALL NEW DOOR LOCK MOTORS
CONNECT OPTIONAL RELAYS AS SHOWN

LOCK (ORANGE/BLACK WIRE ON RCA)
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 RELAY AS SHOWN
LOCK (ORANGE/BLACK WIRE ON RCA)
+12V +12V OR GROUND
(PINK YELLOW) 87 87
UNLOCK 87a 87a
86 85 86 85
30 30
+12V
CAR CAR
EXISTING CUT CENTRAL
CENTRAL LOCKING
LOCKING INTERFACE
SWITCH