Sparkrite SR85 User manual

REMOTE CONTROL
CAR ALARM
SYSTEM SR85
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SR85 FEATURES
•Radio remote control DTI approved. Instant arm/disarm.
•Powerful integral high power speaker siren.
•Integral electronic shock sensor. Detects forced entry or shock due to
exterior attack.
•Remote control panic. Provides additional personal protection by sounding
siren for up to 30 seconds.
•Arming and disarming confirmed by chirp from siren and flashing of indicators.
•Siren sounds and indicators flash for 30 seconds (nominal) when alarm is
triggered.
•Current sensing. Detects door opening when interior light is switched on.
•Entry alert. Audible signal on disarming if attempted break in has occurred.
•Electric fan inhibit. Prevents false alarms due to cooling fan running after
alarm is armed.
•Door switch sensing circuit. Detects doors, bonnet and boot opening via pin
switches.
•Alarm armed LED (Light Emitting Diode) as a visible deterrent.
•Door open alert. Advises driver, doors are not correctly closed when alarm is
armed.
•Automatic reset. Gives continuous protection until alarm is disarmed by
remote control.
•Door locking control wire. Allows doors to be locked/unlocked by remote
control when connected to SR911 Central Door Locking Interface.
•Sensor connection. Quick fit plug allows connection of ultrasonic detector
units.

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SPARKRITE SR85
REMOTE CONTROL CAR ALARM SYSTEM
The Sparkrite SR85 compact remote control car alarm system incorporates the latest
“state of the art” microprocessor technology offering the ultimate in product reliability
and performance. The unique easy-fit design offers easy installation and ensures
many years of trouble free operation.
Table of Contents
OPERATING YOUR SR85 ALARM SYSTEM................................................................. 4
ARMING YOUR ALARM AND DOOR OPEN ALERT..................................................... 4
DISARMING YOUR ALARM............................................................................................ 4
ENTRY ALERT AND REMOTE PANIC........................................................................... 4
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................... 5
VEHICLE WIRING TESTING ..........................................................................................5
INSTALLATION NOTE..................................................................................................... 5
MAKING RELIABLE CONNECTIONS (AND USING IDC CONNECTORS................... 5/6
MOUNTING THE MAIN ALARM MODULE AND HARNESS LOCATION.....................6/7
SR85 WIRING CONNECTIONS........................................................................................ 7
ARMED INDICATOR LED AND PURPLE AND GREY WIRES-INDICATORS ................ 8
GREEN WIRE-ALARM ANTENNA.................................................................................... 8
YELLOW WIRE-ELECTRIC FAN INHIBIT........................................................................ 9
BLUE WIRE-DOOR SWITCHES AND0 BLACK WIRE-EARTH ..................................... 10
RED WIRE-POWER SUPPLY CURRENT SENSING..................................................... 11
ORANGE/WHITE WIRE-CENTRAL LOCKING CONTROL............................................11
BOOT AND BONNET SWITCHES..................................................................................12
SHOCK SENSOR............................................................................................................12
TESTING THE ALARM INSTALLATION.........................................................................13
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE....................................................................................... 16
ADDITIONAL REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTERS...................................................17
TECHNICAL HELP AND PRODUCT APPROVALS ....................................................... 17
ACCESSORIES FOR THE SR85 ALARM ...................................................................... 17

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OPERATING YOUR SPARKRITE SR85 ALARM SYSTEMS
The radio remote control transmitter conforms to DTI legislation with each unit
allocated a unique security code. Additional remote controls are available on special
order from your nearest stockist or direct from Sparkrite using the enclosed order
form, quoting your serial number located on the back of the remote control.
ARMING YOUR ALARM
To arm the SR85 alarm system proceed as follows.
•Remove the ignition key and leave the vehicle, closing all doors, windows, sunroof,
boot and bonnet.
•Press the button firmly on the remote control. The indicators on the vehicle will flash
once and the alarm siren will chirp once. The dash mounted LED will illuminate to
confirm the alarm has been armed.
•After a 20 seconds delay the LED will commence flashing to confirm that the system
is now fully armed.
DOOR OPEN ALERT
NOTE: If the siren chirps four times when attempting to the arm the alarm, this indicates
that a door, bonnet, or the boot (if connected) has been left open. All doors, boot and
bonnet must be fully closed before attempting to rearm the alarm. When the alarm is armed
the current and shock sensing circuits will not trigger the alarm until a 20 second
exit delay has expired. This is to allow movement of the vehicle and in some cases interior
light delays to cease.
DISARMING YOUR ALARM
To Disarm the Alarm:
•Press the remote control transmitter button firmly once, the indicators will flash twice
and the siren will chirp twice.
•If you trigger the alarm accidentally, follow the normal disarming procedure keeping
the remote control button depressed until the alarm stops.
ENTRY ALERT
If when disarming the alarm the siren gives 3 chirps and 3 flashes of the indicators, this
indicates that the alarm has been triggered in your absence. You should carefully check
your vehicle before attempting to drive away.
REMOTE PANIC
If you feel threatened outside of your vehicle and are within operating range you can trigger
your SR85 by holding the remote control button depressed for 3 seconds. This will
commence an alarm cycle of 30 seconds and draw attention to your situation and the
vehicle. The alarm can be silenced by pressing the remote control button again.

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FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT:
•Your SR85 is suitable for 12V negative earth vehicles only.
•Refer to Car Owners manual for the procedure for disconnection of your
battery before commencing the installation of this alarm.
•The vehicle battery must be disconnected during the installation procedure
except where it is necessary to carry out circuit testing specified.
•Vehicles fitted with digital radios having a security code or memory feature will
require re-programming on completion of the installation.
•Ensure you have noted the security code of your radio before disconnecting
the vehicle battery.
•It is suggested that the alarm is tested before the ultrasonic unit has been
fitted.
VEHICLE WIRING TESTING
If you are unable to easily identify the correct wire on the vehicle to make a
connection it is recommended a 12 volt test lamp or multi-meter is used. Care must
be taken to ensure that the wire being tested is not shorted out to earth by the test
lamp or multi-meter probes.
INSTALLATION NOTES
The wiring harness is supplied with an in-line (10 amp) fuse on the RED lead. If the
fuse blows, you must investigate the cause and replace with a fuse for the same
rating. When routing the harness around the engine compartment and through a
bulkhead inside the vehicle, ensure the wire’s insulation cannot be damaged on
sharp metal edges. The harness should be concealed and protected wherever
possible by using good quality insulation tape. It is recommended that wherever
possible connection to the vehicle wiring is carried out at the steering column or at
the fuse box. This will prevent tampering from outside the vehicle.
MAKING RELIABLE CONNECTIONS
All connections in the engine bay area must be made using either solder joints or
good quality crimp termination’s.
WARNING: The use of Insulation Displacement Connectors (IDC,S) such as
scotchlocks is not recommended in the engine bay area. The use of IDC’s in this
area may result in the alarm failing to operate correctly or cause false alarms.
IDC connectors can be used inside the vehicle, but you must follow the instructions
below to ensure a reliable connection.

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USING IDC CONNECTORS
1) Choose the correct size connector that suits the alarm and the vehicle wire
diameter.
2) Place the wires in position as shown in the Fig.1 and hold in place whilst
firmly pressing in the metal inserts with pliers. The metal insert will then
automatically strip the insulation from both wires at the point of contact.
3) Close the locking tab to hold the connector together as in Fig.2.
4) Ensure that the vehicle wire and alarm wires are positioned where they
cannot be snagged by vehicle controls or the drivers and passengers feet.
Fig 1 Fig 2
MOUNTING THE MAIN ALARM MODULE
Locate a mounting position for the alarm in the vehicle engine compartment close to
the front of the vehicle and in a position where it is difficult to again access to the
alarm wiring from below the car.
Ensure that the alarm is located away from extreme heat, areas subject to water and
at least 12” from the ignition system. (Use silicone sealant enclosed when refitting
boot).
Using the alarm bracket as a template, drill 2 holes and secure the bracket to the car
body work using the self tapping screws provided making sure the alarm bracket is
solidly mounted. Check behind any panels for hidden pipes or wiring before
drilling holes. Secure the alarm to the bracket using the small bolts supplied
making sure that front face of the alarm is kept vertical (facing the front of the
vehicle) to ensure effective operation of the shock sensor.

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HARNESS LOCATION
Position the harness to the rear of the main alarm module and secure where
necessary to the vehicle wiring using insulation tape.
Plug in the main harness connector to the rear of the alarm unit. Do not fit the
rubber boot to the alarm at this stage.
You can now make connections to the car wiring as shown ALL the wires must be
connected in the order outlined in these instructions.
SR85 WIRING CONNECTIONS

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ARMED INDICATOR LED
Remove the retaining nut from the LED bezel. Drill a suitable
mounting hole in the dashboard where the indicator may be seen
from the exterior of the vehicle as a visible deterrent. Feed the two
way connector and wire through the hole and secure the LED with
the retaining nut (see Fig.3). Route the wire through a bulkhead
grommet to the alarm and push it carefully through the flexible
rubber boot. Insert the two way connector from the LED into the
socket on the rear of the alarm unit.
PURPLE AND GREY WIRES-INDICATORS
PURPLE (R/H): Using the vehicles wiring diagram or with the aid of
a 12 volt test lamp, locate the wire at the indicator switch which
illuminates the test lamp when the RIGHT indicator flashes.
Connect the PURPLE wire to this wire using solder joint, crimp
termination’s or an IDC connector. GREY (L/H): Repeat the above
procedure connecting the GREY wire to the LEFT hand indicator
circuit.
NOTE: The alarm gives a 12 volt (+) positive output to flash the
indicators. In the rare case the indicators are negatively
(earth) switched, contact Sparkrite for assistance.
GREEN WIRE-ALARM ANTENNA
The GREEN antenna wire must not be cut or connected to anything
metal otherwise the alarm operating range will be affected. Extend
the GREEN wire and secure to the outside of the wiring harness to
achieve optimum performance. Ensure the wire cannot come into
contact with a hot surface, bare metal or immersed in water.

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YELLOW WIRE-ELECTRIC FAN INHIBIT
IMPORTANT: If you have a mechanical cooling fan or the electric
fan does not operate with the ignition turned off,
then the yellow wire MUST be connected to a
good earthing point BEFORE connecting the RED
wire of the alarm.
If the electric cooling fan still operates when the ignition is turned
OFF then a connection from the SR85 must be made to prevent the
current sensing function from false triggering the alarm. The cooling
fan wiring will be configured as shown in Fig. 4 or 5.
NOTE: The engine must be cold before proceeding.
Locate the fan thermal switch by tracing the wiring from the fan
motor. Connect the YELLOW wire as shown in Fig. 4 or Fig. 5 using
a solder joint or a crimp termination to the wire which runs between
the fan motor and thermal switch.
Fig 4 Fig 5

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BLUE WIRE-DOOR SWITCH
NOTE: To ensure correct operation of your alarm, the BLUE wire
must be connected prior to connecting the BLACK earth
wire or the RED main alarm supply wire.
Most four door cars operate the courtesy light from all four doors so
connecting the alarm to one door switch will connect all of the doors.
The BLUE alarm wire should be connected to the existing door
switches provided they are of the switched earth type. To determine
this, close all doors except the drivers door. The courtesy light
should be on. Remove the retaining screw from the door switch and
carefully pull out the switch. If the interior light goes out when the
door switch is removed your existing courtesy light switches are
suitable for direct connection to the BLUE ALARM wire.
The BLUE wire can then be connected to the door switch wire using
solder joint, crimp termination or an IDC connector.
If the courtesy light remains on when the door switch is removed,
contact Sparkrite for installation details specific to your car.
BLACK WIRE-EARTH
The BLACK wire must be connected to a good clean metal earthing
point on the body work of the vehicle. Drill a suitable hole near the
main alarm unit and secure the BLACK wire through the ring
terminal.
NOTE: Do not mount the BLACK earth wire on the alarm bracket
as the anti-corrosion paint will prevent a good earth
contact. If in any doubt the BLACK earth wire can be
connected direct to the battery negative terminal.