INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR

Code Hopping Remote Control Car Alarm with Two

Stage Impact Sensor, Battery Backup Siren &
2 Point Engine Immobilisation Build Date:/ AUSTRALIA
SYDNEY
N517

Version 2.0

TO ARM/DISARM ALARM
The alarm is activated by pressing BUTTON 1 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 15 seconds then flash, THE ALARM IS NOW ON.

To deactivate the alarm, press the BUTTON 1 again. The blinkers will flash twice and the
siren will beep twice. THE ALARM IS NOW OFF. 1 2
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 (you will hear 2 beeps & the blinkers will flash twice) .
For audible arm / disarm use BUTTON 1.
For silent arm / disarm use BUTTON 2.
ARMING ERROR REPORT & BYPASS
The alarm can identify 6 different trigger inputs as shown in the table below. When arming, if the alarm senses a trigger
from any one of these inputs it will beep out the corresponding code to the that trigger input 4 seconds after the normal
arming beep. That trigger input will be automatically bypassed to prevent false alarms.

ALARM TRIGGER & MEMORY

When the alarm is 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. To find out what has triggered the alarm, disarm the system & then turn the ignition to on. The red dash
LED will flash out a code to identify what inputs have triggered the alarm during the last armed period. The most recent
trigger will be reported last i.e. if the alarm was triggered by the impact sensor, & then triggered again by ignition
activation, the LED will flash 3 times, pause, and then flash 4 times. Refer to table below.

Trigger Indication Chirp(s) Alarm Memory Report Via LED

for Bypass, given (Flashes) given after disarm when
4 seconds after arming ignition is turned on
Door Circuit 1 1
Bonnet/Boot 2 2
Impact Sensor 3 3
Ignition Activation 4 4
Voltage Drop (Current) Sensing 5 5
Optional Sensor Input 6 6

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 BUTTON 1 for 3 seconds. The boot will unlock and the indicators will flash 10 times.
If the system is armed at the time, it will automatically bypass relevant trigger sectors i.e. impact sensor,
boot trigger, & voltage drop. Once you close the boot, the system will rearm all inputs immediately. Note: If
you do not open the boot during the period when the blinkers are flashing 10 times, the siren will trigger
when you open the boot. For safety reasons, the remote boot release will not work when the ignition is on.

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TEMPORARY DISABLE
On occasions where you may wish to leave a pet in your vehicle, or leave your windows down while having
optional ultrasonic sensors fitted, you can temporarily disable the trigger inputs that would cause an
unwanted trigger i.e. you can disable for one arming period the impact sensor, ultrasonic or microwave sensors
if fitted, and voltage drop sensing. The alarm will still trigger from door, boot, bonnet, and ignition inputs. To
activate temporary disable, when arming press BUTTON 1 or BUTTON 2 twice in a row with a 1 second pause
between the first & second presses. You will be given a confirmation chirp for each press.

EMERGENCY PANIC BUTTON

The panic feature is activated by pressing & holding BUTTON 2 on the remote control transmitter for 3 seconds.
If disarmed, the alarm system will arm first (i.e. lock doors) then the siren will sound & the blinkers will flash for 30
seconds. If armed, the alarm system will stay armed (i.e. the doors will not unlock) & the siren will sound & blinkers
flash for 30 seconds.
To cancel “panic”, follow disarm procedure as described on page 1.
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.

SILENT ARM/DISARM: This feature when turned on, stops the siren from beeping for arm &
disarm confirmation i.e. only the blinkers will flash.

LEARNING NEW 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 you utilise with this alarm
system, as the alarm automatically erases all remotes when you enter this mode.

A. Arm then Disarm the alarm system. While the system is disarmed, open and close your driver’s door (get inside
the vehicle), making sure the interior light is coming on as you open the door.
B. Within 30 seconds, turn the car ignition key from the off position to the ignition on position 20 times.
30 seconds later, the blinkers will flash 3 times to confirm that you have entered the remote learning mode.
Repeat steps A & B if you do not receive the flashes.
D. Now press & hold the button on the new remote you wish to learn in. The siren will beep once to confirm
the code has been learnt. Repeat this step for up to 3 remotes. You can use this process to delete lost remote
controls by learning in the same remotes in succession to replace each of the 3 memory locations so that the old
remote code/s are erased.
E. The system will automatically exit the learning mode 15 seconds after the last press of a remote. 2
STANDARD SYSTEM FEATURES

 2 x Code Hopping Remote Controls ( Anti - Scanning, Anti - Code Grabbing)

 Smart Code Learning Technology
 2 Point Engine Immobilisation (Onboard Relays)
 Protects Doors, Boot, Bonnet
 2 Stage Car Body Impact Sensor
 Multi-Tone Backup Battery Siren
 Flashes Indicators
 Flashing Red Dash Light
 Central Locking Control for Keyless Entry
 Arm/Disarm Beep
 Emergency Panic via Remote
 Current (Voltage Drop) Sensing
 Automatic Siren Reset (30 seconds)
 Security Override Mode
 Boot Release via Remote (where fitted)
 Sensor Isolation via Remote
 Alarm Memory
 Split System - Separate Siren & Brain

SELECTABLE SYSTEM FEATURES

 Shock Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment via Remote
 Passive Arming
 Auto Rearm & Relock
 Arming Delay Time Adjustable (15 - 95 seconds)
 Audible or Quiet Arm/Disarm
 Silent Operation
 Current Sensing (Voltage Drop) Circuit
 Central Locking Output Time Selectable - 0.8 or 5 Seconds

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:

Automatic Electric Window Lift (Part No. GLU400 - Closes 2 Windows)

Paging System (Part No. APAGER)
Ultrasonic Sensors (Part No. UD6)
Microwave Detector Dual Zone (Part No. MDDZ)

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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 enable silent arming.

1. Arm then disarm the alarm system.

2. Within 10 seconds of disarming, turn the ignition key to on.
3. Press button 1 on the remote control (immediately after turning the ignition on) an equal number of times to the
selected feature’s code no. (eg 6 times for Audible arm/disarm). 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 indicators means the feature is on. Two flashes means the feature has been turned off.

Press Indication INITIAL

PROGRAMM BLE Remote FACTORY DESCRIPTION
FEATURE This SETTING
Many
Times
Audible 6 1 Flash On ON This feature when turned off, stops the
Arm/Disarm 2 Flash Off siren from beeping for arm & disarm
confirmation i.e. only the blinkers will
flash.
Voltage Drop 7 1 Flash On OFF If deactivated, this feature will prevent
(Current) Sensing 2 Flash Off 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.
Passive Arming 8 1 Flash On OFF The alarm can automatically arm itself
2 Flash Off 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.
Auto Re-arm 9 1 Flash On ON If system is disarmed and a door is not
2 Flash Off opened, or the ignition turned on within
60 seconds, the system will rearm &
relock (where central locking is
connected).

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Silent Operation 10 1 Flash On OFF When on, this feature stops the siren
2 Flash Off from sounding on alarm trigger. The alarm
will still trigger, flashing the indicators etc.
Indication via optional paging system may
be desired instead of siren noise. Arm &
Disarm beeps are still given, & panic will
still sound the siren.
Bypass all inputs 11 1 Flash On ON When on, this feature will only let ignition
except Ignition on 2 Flash Off trigger the alarm when it passive arms. If
passive arm off, all inputs will be active when the alarm
passive arms.
Central Closure 12 1 Flash 0.8 0.8 sec You can select the lock & unlock outputs
2 Flash 5 sec 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.
Arming Delay 14 Flash 14 15 sec You can increase the arming delay period in
Adjustment & Door times. 4 second increments from the initial
Ajar Warning minimum factory setting of 15 seconds up
to 95 seconds. Press Button 1 to increase
delay from present setting by 4 seconds
with each press. A confirmation chirp will
be heard for each press. Press Button 2 to
decrease delay if required. Turn the ignition
to on to exit this mode. Door Ajar Warning:
When the arming delay is set on 15 sec, if
a car door i s left open, when arming the
siren will emit an error chirp after the
normal arming beep. The alarm will also
isolate the door trigger input to prevent
trigger in case of a faulty door pin switch.
If arming delay is extended from 15 sec,
this feature will not work. This may be
necessary in vehicles that have an interior
light delay.
Impact Sensor 15 Flash 15 Maximum There are 25 levels of adjustment for the
Sensitivity Times Sensitivity impact sensing system. Press Button 1 to
Adjustment decrease sensitivity by one level from
present setting with each press. A
confirmation chirp will be heard for each
press. Press Button 2 to increase sensitivity
if required. Turn the ignition to on to exit
this mode. If no buttons are pressed within
15 seconds the system will exit this mode
also.
Security Reset Code 18 No of 10 The security reset code relates to the
Flashes is Security Override Mode detailed later
the Code in this manual. Choose a Code number
between 5 & 25. Press Button 1to
increase code from factory setting of
10 by one digit i.e. 1st press will change
code to 6, second press changes
code to 7 and so on. Press Button 2 to
decrease the code. A confirmation chirp will
be heard for each press. Turn the ignition to
on to exit this mode.

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WIRING INSTRUCTIONS FOR RHINO GTS 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 (x2) Indicator Flash Wires. Connect to the left and right indicator circuits of the vehicle.

WHITE/GREEN Ignition Input. Connect to a +12 volts ignition switched lead, which does not fall to 0 volt
when the engine is cranked
GREY Negative Trigger Input. Connect to negative trigger output wire from optional ultrasonics
or microwave sensor.
YELLOW Positive Siren Trigger (1Amp max rating). This wires switches positive when the alarm is
triggered. It also pulses positive to make the siren beep. Connect to the yellow positive
trigger input wire on the SBB Multi-Tone Backup Battery Siren.
BLUE/GREEN Negative LED Output - already connected to the LED supplied.

BLUE x 2 with Immobilisation Circuits. (Starter Motor & Fuel Pump). The starter wire is usually located
Spade under the steering column of the vehicle. This wire must be +12 Volts only when the
Terminals. vehicle is being started. Cut this wire. The vehicle should not start. Solder the starter
(2 Pairs) motor side to one of the blue wires. Solder the other end to the other blue wire. Repeat
this configuration for the electric fuel pump. Under no circumstances should you cut the
vehicle’s main ignition system.

Blue Blue

Blue Blue

WHITE/YELLOW Negative on Arm (200mA Max). Connect to the negative wire (usually black) on any
accessory used ie. Ultrasonic or microwave detectors. Also used to trigger electric
window lift modules.
PINK Connect to existing door switches. Please note: only negative switching doors, if positive
door switching - must use relays to reverse to negative - see diagram contained later in
this manual)
VIOLET Bonnet Switch Negative Input. Connect to bonnet switch supplied.
WHITE/RED Negative Boot Release Output (200mA Max). Please refer to the illustrated diagram for
connection details. Additional 40A Changeover Relay Required.
ORANGE Negative Out on Alarm. Use to interface to pager or additional siren (200mA maximum)
BLACK/BLUE Unlock NC. Refer to diagrams contained later in this manual for central locking
connection.
GREEN/YELLOW Unlock COM. Refer to diagrams contained later in this manual for central locking
connection.
RED/BLUE Unlock NO. Refer to diagrams contained later in this manual for central locking
connection.
BLUE/YELLOW Lock NC. Refer to diagrams contained later in this manual for central locking connection.

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RED/GREEN Lock COM. Refer to diagrams contained later in this manual for central locking
connection.
BLACK/GREEN Lock NO. Refer to diagrams contained later in this manual for central locking connection.

BROWN Not Used

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 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.

RHINO GTS ALARM WIRING DIAGRAM

REFER TO WIRING INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 6 & ABOVE FOR FULL EXPLANATION

SBB Backup
BatteryRED
Siren
+12V
VDC
Black Earth
BLACK EARTH
Yellow

YELLOW Positive Siren Trigger Output

GREEN Positive Left or Right Indicator Output - Fused 7.5A
RED +12VDC - Fused 15A
GREEN Positive Left or Right Indicator Output - Fused 7.5A
BLACK/BLUE Unlock NC
GREEN/YELLOW Unlock COM
RED/BLUE Unlock NO SEE CENTRAL
BLUE/YELLOW Lock NC LOCKING CONNECTION
DIAGRAMS
RED/GREEN Lock COM
BLACK/GREEN Lock NO

BLACK Ground
ORANGE Negative Out on Alarm (200mA max)
BLUE/GREEN Negative LED Output
WHITE/RED Negative Boot Release Output
PINK Negative Door Switch Circuit
WHITE/YELLOW Negative on Arm (200mA)
WHITE/GREEN Ignition Input (+12VDC)
BROWN Not Used
GREY Negative Trigger Input
VIOLET Bonnet Switch Negative Input

Blue OPTIONAL ELECTRIC BOOT

RELEASE CONNECTION
STARTER
STARTER (40A Relay required)
87
Blue
+12V 15A FUSE
86 87a 85
Blue 30
FUEL PUMP

Blue

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LOCATION GUIDE FOR SYSTEM COMPONENTS

THE SIREN: Mount the siren to the vehicle’s firewall, close to the bonnet. DO NOT mount near
the exhaust manifold or low down in the engine bay where it may be exposed to excessive
moisture / road grime etc.
THE CONTROL (MAIN) UNIT: Mount under the dash between the steering column & the centre of the
vehicle. Cable tie the unit to a large cable (20mm diameter or larger) or to a heavy strut.

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 driver’s door - sit in the vehicle. (The siren will sound).
2. Within 30 seconds, turn the ignition from off to on 10 times (initial factory security override setting –
can be changed from 5 - 25 times - see Programmable Features Section contained earlier in this manual).
Wait for 30 seconds.
3. The system will then disarm (the siren will stop sounding), but the blinkers will flash for 3 minutes.
4. Contact your Rhino Dealer for further assistance.

I M P O R TA NT N O T E F O R I N S T A LL E R S : V e h i c le s f i t t e d w i t h n e g a t i v e
o r p o s iti v e s w it c h in g d o o r s .
I n o r d e r fo r t h e a la r m s y s t e m t o fu n c t io n c o r r e c t ly , it is n e c e s s a r y fo r t h e d o o r s t o b e
h a r d w ir e d t o t h e s y s t e m . P le a s e fo llo w t h e w ir in g d ia g r a m s b e lo w :
N E G A T IV E S W IT C H IN G D O O R S : P O S I T I V E S W I T C H I N G D O O R S : U s e r e la y .

+12V
I n te r i o r li g h t

P in k w ire ALARM 86
30 87a 87 P in k w ire ALARM
D o o r S w itch 85

D o o r S w itch

+12V