RHINO RCA User manual

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
ROLLING CODE ALARM: RCA
INSURANCE APPROVED MODEL WITH ENGINE IMMOBILISATION,
TWO STAGE IMPACT SENSOR, BACKUP BATTERY
& FULLY PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES 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
TURN CLOCKWISE
TO ARM/DISARM ALARM
The alarm is activated by pressing the RIGHT (RED)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 (RED) button again. The blinkers will flash
twice and the siren will beep twice. THE ALARM IS NOW OFF.
For audible arm / disarm use the RIGHT button.
For silent arm / disarm press BOTH buttons (RED & GREEN) together.
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 (green) 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.
EMERGENCY PANIC BUTTON
OPERATED VIA REMOTE CONTROL
The panic feature is activated by pressing the right (red) 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-Environmental Protection Authority).
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BACKUP BATTERY TEST
The alarm is fitted with an intelligent 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 when the ignition is on.
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.

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.
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 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 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.
AUTO IMMOBILISE: 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.
DOOR LOCK ON IGNITION: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. (Where central locking is connected).
PERIMETER NIGHT LIGHT: 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: 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.
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:RCA
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
~ All Points of Entry Protection
~ PAT™ Past Alarm Trigger Memory History Reporting Mode
~ Selectable Current Sensing Circuit
~ Service and Override Mechanical Keyswitch
~ Safety Circuit Prevents Arming While Ignition On
~ Learning Mode for Optional Transmitters (Remote Controls)
~ Negative Pulse Central Locking Outputs
~ 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 By Remote

FEATURES USED BY USERS and INSTALLERS / SERVICEMEN
1. INSTALLER / 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 workis performed
on the vehicle. Installer 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. See
Register 2 in programming.
2. 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.
Horizontal mounting increases the sensitivity of the shock sensor. IMPORTANT: Do not allow any part of the
vehicle to touch the unit -no hosing, wiring, or other car components should be able to touch or rub on the unit, as
this will affect the sensitivity of the shock sensor. The unit must only be connected to the vehicle by the mounting
bracket. To adjust the sensitivity level of the alarm shock sensor via the remote controls, please refer to “Features
used by Users and Installers” located within this instruction manual.
Wiring loom and keyswitch 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

WIRING INSTRUCTIONS FOR RCA
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 (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 SWITCH FOR BONNET
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) - 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.
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.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ILLUSTRATED DIAGRAM FOR CONNECTION DETAILS.
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 -CONNECT TO PIN SWITCH FOR BOOT (PLEASE NOTE: ALTERNATIVELY YOU MAY
WISH 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.)
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.
RCA ALARM WIRING DIAGRAM
15A FUSE RED +12 VOLTS
BROWN BOOT RELEASE OUTPUT 5A FUSE ORANGE RIGHT INDICATORS
(150mA Maximum - see diagram below) 5A FUSE ORANGE LEFT INDICATORS
YELLOW IGNITION INPUT
GREEN CUT HERE STARTER
MOTOR
C
O GREEN
N PIN
N DARK BLUE 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 BOOT PIN SWITCH
MOUNTING BOLT EARTH WIRE
YELLOW BLACK NEG. OUT ON ARM (150mA)
TO YELLOW BLACK WIRE, NEG TO BROWN WIRE, NEG OUTPUT FROM ALARM
OUT ON ARM FROM THE ALARM +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
(For vehicles with electric boot motors)

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 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 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

FOR POSITIVE AT REST THEN GOING NEGATIVE “OR” NEGATIVE AT REST THEN GOING POSITIVE PUT
87’S TO +12V & CONNECT OPTIONAL RELAYSAS 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, or the override keyswitch is turned to off. This includes the Past Alarm Trigger
Memory.
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
PROGRAMMABLE
FEATURE
Press
Remote This
Many Times
INITIAL
FACTORY
SETTING
DESCRIPTION
Arming Beep 1 ON 1 Beep on Arm
Disarm Beep 2 ON 2 Beeps on Disarm
Auxiliary Detection 3 ON Activate Ultrasonics, Microwave if fitted.
Shock Sensor 4 ON Activate Two Stage Shock Sensor.
Passive Arm 5 OFF System arms automatically 60 seconds after exit -the
doors will not lock.
Auto Re-arm 6 OFF If system is disarmed and a door is not opened within
60 seconds, the system will rearm & relock.
Lock Pulse on Alarm Trigger 7 ON 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 8 OFF
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 THERIGHT BUTTON ON THE REMOTE
PROGRAMMABLE
FEATURE Press
Remote This
Many Times
INITIAL
FACTORY
SETTING
DESCRIPTION
Left Button Used For Another
Vehicle 1OFF Allows your 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 as detailed in section “learning new
transmitters”. Only right button features can be
accessed. (i.e. boot release control is unavailable).
Second Button Used To
Arm/Disarm This Vehicle 2OFF Turn this feature on in your second vehicle (not this alarm system) if you are utilising the above feature.
Third Button Used To
Arm/Disarm This Vehicle 3OFF Contact your Rhino Dealer if this feature is required. Optional 3 Button Remotes are available.
Fourth Button Used To
Arm/Disarm This Vehicle 4OFF Contact your Rhino Dealer if this feature is required. Optional 4 Button Remotes are available.
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 8 OFF 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.