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Car Alarm System

Thatcham M.I.R.R.C. Evaluation No:

TC2-1102/0200

COBRA 8165

High Security Dynamic Radio Key Alarm and Immobiliser system with back-up battery and self-adjusting ultrasonic movement detectors and central door lock switching facility. This system must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. Suitable for all M1 passenger vehicles with 12v DC negative earth power supply. IMPORTANT 1. The Cobra 8165 alarm system MUST be fitted with a previously installed Category 2 M.I.R.R.C. listed immobiliser to obtain Category 1 status for the vehicle's security systems. If there is no Category 2 Thatcham listed immobiliser fitted along with associated V.S.I.B. installation certificate, Category 1 status cannot be claimed on fitment of the alarm. 2. The Cobra 8165 is a stand-alone alarm system and MUST NOT be connected in any way to an existing immobiliser. 3. The Cobra 8165 MUST NOT take its power supply from the same circuit as the existing immobiliser and not interfere in any way with the immobiliser cut circuitry. 4. Where the existing immobiliser is connected to visual indicators the Cobra 8165 MUST NOT be connected to visible indicators at all. Therefore the red/yellow wire and two yellow wires are not used and must be insulated.

Kit Contains:
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Electronic Control Unit Back-up Battery Siren 2 x Radio Key Transmitters 2 x Touch Override Keys

l Ultrasonic Transmitter and Receiver Eyes l LED Indicator Light l Fixing Screws and Connectors l Wiring Harness l l l l

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User Manual 1 x Bonnet Switch 2 x Fuse & Fuse Holders (15A, 7.5A) 2 x Window Sticker

FUNCTIONS
l Remote switching Arm and Disarm via a Dynamic Coded Radio Key. l Self adjusting ultrasonic movement sensor which will trigger the alarm if movement is detected within the vehicle. l Built-in battery back-up. l Immobilisation circuit which is engaged as soon as the alarm is armed (use optional). l While the alarm is armed, 30 second delay, it will sound immediately a door, boot or bonnet is opened or the Ultrasonic sensor is triggered or the ignition is switched ON. l Immediately the alarm is triggered the electronic siren will pulsate @ 118 dB (@1m) and all direction indicators will flash for thirty seconds and reset, ready in case of another theft attempt. l Switching for electric central door locking systems. l An LED indicator light provides a visual indication when the alarm system is armed. It will also display trigger codes if the alarm has been triggered in your absence. l A safety circuit ensures that the alarm cannot be armed while the vehicle's engine is running.
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Panic alarm. Ultrasonic exclusion. Self learning radio keys. Touch key override.

INSTALLATION NOTES
Alarm Unit: l Mount the alarm unit in a suitable position in the passenger compartment. l The active range of the radio key transmitter is approximately 3 metres but may vary depending on the type of vehicle and prevailing weather conditions. l Mount the Emergency Touch Override receptacle in a location that is accessible. This may be in a switch blank, dash board, glove box etc. l Mount the ultrasonic transmitter and receiver units inside the vehicle and position them to scan the maximum internal area of the vehicle. They should not be positioned near air vents. The top of each A' pillar is the normal position for the ultrasonic transmitter and receiver units, being careful that they are not fouled by the sun visors.

Wiring Diagram
Diagram 1

WIRING:
Note: Disconnect the battery before you start wiring. Refer to diagram 1 and connect as follows: Black wire: Negative feed wire (-31) Connect to an existing ground point on the vehicle. Red wire: 12v positive feed wire (+30) Connect to the inlet side of the fuse box, through the 25A fuse provided. Blue wire: Direct contact circuit wires Connect to boot switch. Connect loose Black wire to bonnet switch, route through to control unit and plug into position 21 of the main harness. Blue/Pink wire: Direct contact circuit wire Connect to drivers door switch. Green wire x 2: Optional interrupt circuit. Green/Red wire: Ignition sense wire (Ignition feed +15) Connect to the +15 wire from the immobiliser.
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Pink wire Black wire

Emergency Touch Override wires Plug in to the Touch Override receptacle connector. Yellow wires: Indicator (flasher) wires Connect one Yellow wire to the right hand and the other to left hand positive (+) feed wire of the traffic indicator lamps. These connections should be made inside the vehicle. Red Twin LED wires Black core Grey wire: Accessory trigger wire Connect to the trigger wire of any optinal (Hyperfrequency Radar Module) sensors you are fitting. Brown wire: Switched negative output This wire becomes negative when the alarm is armed and is used for switching On/Off optional

CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING COMMANDS

Confirm the type of door locking system the vehicle has and connect using the appropriate application. 1. Single Point Locking System For vehicles fitted with a single point locking system (central door locking system can only be operated from the drivers door). Fit the door motor and connect as shown in diagram 4. Connect the Violet/Orange to a positive supply via a fuse holder and 7.5 Amp fuse. The alarm is preset for a 1 second output on the Violet & Orange wire (Lock/Unlock). 2. Negative Command Door Locking System For vehicles fitted with a negative command central door locking system connect as shown in diagram 5. The alarm is preset for a 1 second output on the Violet & Orange wires (Lock/Unlock). 3. Positive Command Door Locking System For vehicles fitted with a positive command central door locking system connect as shown in diagram 7. Connect the Violet/Orange to a positive supply via a fuse holder and 7.5 Amp fuse. The alarm is preset for a 1 second output on the Violet & Orange wires (Lock/Unlock). 4. Direct Motor Control For vehicles which require the alarm to directly power the existing door motor wire to operate the central door locking system, connect as shown in diagram 6. For this to operate correctly the door motor wires must be negative while the motor is in the rest position. Direct Motor Control

Control/Siren Mounting

Diagram 2

sensors (Hyperfrequency Radar Module) Brown/White wire: Window closer output When this wire is not used it should be insulated. Yellow/Blue wire: Siren Yellow/Blue wire Route to control unit and plug into position 18 of the main harness. White wire: Second siren output When this wire is not used it should be insulated.

Touch Key Receptacle Mounting

Vehicle Without an Existing Drivers Door Motor

Vehicle With Negative Command Door Locking

Vehicle With Positive Command Door Locking

Diagram 6

Diagram 7

Diagram 5

Diagram 4

Diagram 3

Optional Glass Break Connection

3 Flashes 4 Flashes 5 Flashes 6 Flashes 7 Flashes 8 Flashes

Diagram 8

Ultrasonic sensor trigger or glass break trigger Ignition sense - Ignition turned on while alarm armed Voltage drop sensor triggered Tamper mode Serial line data link Serial line data link

MULTIPLE TRIGGERS
The alarm will also display multiple triggers, therefore if the door is opened and the ultrasonic then detects movement inside the vehicle the LED will display 2 flashes followed by 3 flashes.

INSTALLATION NOTES
Note 1: If additional cable is required, use only cable of the same or greater current handling capacity. Note 2: Ensure that all connections are electrically sound and made through a suitable connector and protected from water ingress. Poor connections may cause erratic operation of the alarm system. Note 3: Take care to route cables away from the exhaust, cooling systems and any moving parts. Secure the alarm's harness to original vehicle's harness or to a good fixing point of the vehicle. Note 4: All alarm wiring should be lapped using tape of similar appearance to the original vehicle. Extra tape may be added to the vehicle's original harness to give similar appearance. Note 5: The alarm circuit board includes special circuit breakers which protect the main circuit board and the indicators from attack by shorting. The 15 Amp fuse in the alarm harness's power supply (Red wire) is to protect the harness from shorting due to poor installation. It is recommended that the fuse holder and fuse is installed. Note 6: Cable tie the ultrasonic and glass break cables to the main alarm harness siren each side of the 2-way connectors to ensure they cannot be accidentally disconnected.

CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC MEMORY STATUS HISTORY

Turning the ignition On' or arming the alarm system will clear the Status History.

REMOTE KEY AND TOUCH KEY PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE Note:

i All Remote keys or Touch keys required to operate the alarm system must all be programmed at the same time. This includes all existing Remote/ Touch keys as well as new keys. Any Remote/ Touch keys not reprogrammed at this point will not operate the alarm system. ii You will require the unique Pin code number from the customer for this procedure. If the number has been misplaced it can be obtained by faxing the Alarm Technical Help line quoting the model number of the alarm and the alarms serial number which can be found on a white label under the alarm harness cover on back of the alarm. iii A maximum of four Remote keys and four Touch keys can be programmed into the alarm system. iv If only Remote keys require programming it is not necessary to re-code the Touch keys at this time and vice versa.

STATUS HISTORY - DIAGNOSTIC READ OUT

If the alarm has triggered in your absence you will be notified by the indicators flashing 4 times when the alarm is disarmed. The status history will then be displayed by a sequence of flashes from the alarm's LED. This will indicate the following: 1 Flash Door, boot or bonnet opened 2 Flashes Optional sensor trigger
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Procedure for Programming/Re-Programming:

A Remote key preparation. B Entering the Pin number. C Programming the Remote keys/Touch keys. D Exit programming and test.

Remote Key Preparation:

This procedure is not required to program Touch keys. A1 Press both buttons on the remote control until the LED on the Remote key stops flashing (approximately 10 seconds). On releasing the buttons the LED on the Remote key will illuminate. A2 Repeat procedure A1 for ALL Remote keys required to operate the alarm system. This includes existing and new Remote keys.

PROGRAMMING REMOTE KEY/TOUCH KEYS Remote Keys: C1 Ensure that you have prepared the Remote keys for programming (see procedure A1 and A2). C2 Press either of the buttons on the remote control. The LED on the Remote key will flash for approximately 2 seconds. The LED on the vehicle will flash to indicate that the alarm system has registered the code number. C3 Repeat procedure C2 for all the Remote keys. (This also includes all existing Remote keys). Touch Keys: C4 Press the Touch key into its receptacle. The LED on the vehicle will flash to indicate that the alarm system has registered the code number. C5 Repeat procedure C4 for all the Touch keys. (This also includes all existing Remote keys). Exit Programming Remote Key/Touch Keys and Test: D1 Turn the ignition off. (This will exit programming mode). D2 Test all Remote keys and Touch keys.

Entering Pin Number:

Each alarm system has a unique Pin Code number which can be found on the card in the alarm box. This Card must be given to the customer on delivery of the vehicle. B1 Turn the Ignition ON and OFF 3 times within 7 seconds. The LED will Illuminate for approx. 3 seconds. B2 Immediately the LED extinguishes, switch the Ignition ON. B3 Count the number of flashes until this is equal to the 1st number of your Pin code (i.e. 2 flashes = No. 2, 4 flashes = No.4) then turn the Ignition OFF and back ON. B4 Repeat procedure B3 for the following 3 digits of your Pin Code remembering to turn the Ignition OFF and back ON after each Code number. B5 With the Ignition in the On position, push an existing Touch key into its receptacle. If Pin Number is correct the LED will illuminate. Note: If at any time you fail while entering your Pin Code. Turn the ignition OFF for 10 seconds and start again.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Rated supply voltage ................................... 12v DC Operating voltage .................................... 9 / 16v DC Quiescent current draw - disarmed state ...... < 9 mA Quiescent current draw - armed state ........ < 13 mA Operating temperature ........................ -40 / +105oC Acoustic output (Siren) .............. > 118dB (A) @ 1m Optional interrupt ........................................ 12.75A Siren duration .................................................... 30" CDL pulse time (open & close) ............................ 1" CDL circuit rating ................................................ 5A Remote key frequency .......................... 433.92Mhz

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