How to set up and enable auto engine start on the Scher-Khan Magicar A alarm system

The scher khan magicar alarm system is a device for protection against unauthorized access, and is equipped with a key fob with an LCD display.
The system's range is about 800 meters. The power plant is automatically started based on both timer data and commands from the key fob.

The scher khan magicar a alarm system is capable of working on cars with any type of engine, both gasoline with direct injection and diesel, the on-board voltage must be 12V.

The protection of the head unit, shock sensor, call sensor, and antenna unit is implemented according to class IP-40 and is designed for installation inside the car. The alarm siren unit is protected according to the IP-65 standard and can be mounted under the hood of the vehicle, away from the exhaust tract and other heating elements.

Functionality of the scher khan key fob

• 4 control keys that fully implement all functionality;
• technology of protection against interception of control signals MAGIC CODE;
• visual and audio confirmation of command execution;
• vibration alarm;
• loud beeps;
• communication range of 800 meters;
• Automatic key fob screen backlight;

• battery charge indicator;
• data on the voltage in the vehicle’s on-board network;
• temperature display inside the car;
• current time;
• data on the time of continuous operation of the power plant;
• remote motor start;
• programmable autostart time of the power plant (in steps of a minute);
• alarm messages accompanied by sound and indication;
• full programming of all functions directly from the key fob;
• one standard AAA battery;

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages of the anti-theft system:

1. Affordable price for many consumers.
2. Solid functionality at a relatively low price.
3. High range of the communicator. In the absence of interference and high buildings in the area, the operating radius can be up to 800 meters.

In reviews, users claim that the Sherkhan Magikar A alarm system is susceptible to hacking using scanners. The actual time of intercepting the signal and disabling the anti-theft system for a professional thief will take no more than 1 minute.

Head unit functionality

• autostart of the power plant both in combination with automatic and manual transmission;
• pairing of the starting system with both gasoline and diesel power units;
• support for turbocharged engines;
• remote engine start from the key fob;
• autostart of the power plant every couple of hours;
• programming the motor for daily start;
• monitoring the start-up of the sludge plant, taking into account the generator data and the value of the on-board network;
• personal password to access the car if the key is lost/damaged;
• power output of the lock;
• power output of the luggage compartment lock;
• two power circuits for alarm monitoring;
• setting the type that blocks the relay;
• programming the automatic arming mode;
• notification before turning on the security system;
• in the absence of open doors, the security mode is activated automatically;
• silent security mode;
• two additional programmable channels for connecting additional devices;
• support for negative and positive door sensors;
• negative input for luggage compartment sensor;
• when the engine stops, automatic opening and closing of doors;
• enabling protective mode with and without warning signals;
• programmable notification function about one of the open doors;
• “Panic” mode (Jack Stop);
• Sensitive shock sensor of two-level type;
• Signal about not switched off dimensions;

How to install

To avoid short circuits, before installing the alarm, you must turn off the power to the vehicle's on-board network.

Connection diagram

Alarm connection diagrams are contained in the installation instructions. Connection of wires of 6-pin power connector CN1:

• black - mass;
• 2 purple ones - alarm outputs;
• red-white - alarm power input;
• brown - exit to siren;
• red - 12 V power input.

Pinout of wires of 9-pin connector CN2:

• white-pink and black-pink - outputs for controlling the standard security system;
• white-violet - interior light control output;
• green - +12 V input when the ignition is turned on;
• blue — ignition interlock output;
• yellow and yellow-white — control outputs for additional channels 1 and 2;
• white - exit to the horn;
• purple — alarm output.

Connection diagram for 6-pin connector CN3:

• gray-black and brown-black - outputs to trunk and hood sensors;
• red and red-black - positive and negative inputs of the door sensor;
• white-black and white-gray - inputs for connecting an additional sensor.

Keychain - communicator

Before you start using the scher khan magicar a alarm key fob, you need to bring it into working position. During storage, as well as transportation, in order to avoid battery discharge, an insulating pad is installed between it and the contact block; it is this that allows the battery not to run out.

It is necessary to remove the insulator from the alarm battery compartment. Bend the leash securing the cover of the key fob body and move the cover to the side, away from the antenna. Remove the battery.

Remove the insulator between it and the contact block. Replace the battery, strictly observing the polarity indicated on the bottom of the battery compartment. Now you can close the battery cover, the key fob is ready for use.

Important! It is necessary to set the exact time of the scher khan alarm key fob. This is necessary for the correct operation of the autostart of the power plant.

Possible faults

Vlad Samarsky showed a problem that a consumer may encounter when using the Magikar A signaling system.

What errors can a consumer encounter:

1. Broken key fob. If the pager is not working, first of all you need to check the condition of the power supplies. Typically, a key fob malfunction is caused by their discharge. It is necessary to replace the batteries, observing the polarity. If the batteries are intact, then inspect the device - there should be no signs of damage, dirt or moisture. If the pager falls into water, you need to disassemble it by unscrewing the screws on the case, remove the board, and then dry it. Mechanical damage is corrected by resoldering contacts and other circuit elements.
2. Failure or incorrect operation of the transceiver. If the antenna adapter breaks down, problems will arise in sending commands; the complex will not respond to all commands. Make sure you have installed the device correctly. If there are metal objects near it, then the transceiver must be moved to another place. Check the electrical connection circuit of the device; if it is damaged, the wire must be replaced.
3. If other electrical circuits are damaged, the complex will also function intermittently. To find damaged wires, you will need the help of an electrician or a voltmeter if you know how to use a tester.
4. If the alarm siren goes off for no reason, you need to check the operation of the shock sensor. If the settings are incorrect, the device detects even minor vibrations near the car body. It can react to cars passing by, as well as running animals. You need to adjust the sensitivity parameter of the device.
5. Problems may occur in the operation of the main module. This device is the “brain” of any security system. Software malfunctions must be looked for through diagnostics; usually, reflashing the device can solve such problems. It is recommended to entrust the firmware procedure to specialists, since its implementation will require special software and equipment. If there is oxidation on the contacts of the unit connector, they must be cleaned. If moisture gets on the device, the device must be dried; it would be useful to check the condition of the elements on the microcircuit. All damaged components must be replaced and resoldered.

Do not attempt to troubleshoot processor software problems yourself.

When arming

Sensor activation:

• as soon as the central alarm LED begins to flicker, the system will protect all security zones, the trunk lid of the engine compartment, doors and the call sensor;
• after the 30 second period has expired, the shock sensor is also activated;

Important! If, during the installation of the protective mode of the scher khan alarm system, a sound notification sounded three times, and an icon in the form of a car with an open door appeared on the key fob screen, then one of the security zones is not in order (trunk, engine compartment, one of the doors, trunk lid).

As soon as the security zone is in order, the system will automatically protect it. The engine compartment is notified separately on the key fob screen, the hood sensor must be connected to the trunk lock.

Alarm Installation Instructions

Before installation, the user must turn off the power supply to the vehicle. This will avoid short circuits when connecting the security system. All elements are connected in accordance with the diagram.

When installing an alarm, it is necessary to take into account that the Sherkhan Magikar A package includes one limit switch for the hood. Door lock devices must be purchased separately.

Connection diagram

Connecting the alarm system Sherkhan Magikar A

Step by step guide

Algorithm of actions:

1. A microprocessor module is installed inside the car. Its installation is carried out secretly, in a place least susceptible to external influences - high temperatures, humidity. To prevent the block from breaking due to vibrations, it must be properly fixed. The device can be additionally wrapped with foam rubber. Self-tapping screws, double-sided tape or plastic ties are used to secure the module.
2. A siren is placed under the hood of the car. It should be positioned with the horn down and installed away from the power unit and the intake manifold. Concealed installation of the device is recommended. All connections should be made in the cabin to prevent oxidation from forming on the contacts.
3. Temperature and shock sensors are installed inside the car. It is recommended to place them in a hidden manner, since the location of the microprocessor unit can be determined by the wires coming from the controllers.
4. The transceiver module is mounted on the windshield or rear window. The working surface must be cleaned and degreased in advance. It is recommended to place devices as high as possible to ensure high-quality transmission and reception of signals. To prevent interference, there should be no metal objects or power cables near the transceiver.
5. Limit switches are being installed. They should not be placed near grooves for moisture drainage. When the locks are closed, there should be no access to the switches.
6. After installing all components, they are connected to the control unit. Electrical circuits should be placed under the decorative trim of the interior, away from electronic devices and moving parts.

Deactivating the security mode

To disable the alarm mode, you need to press the I key of the key fob once. The scher khan system will disarm, all locks will open, once the starter and ignition system are blocked.

When disabling security:

Starting the power plant using the key fob

To start the engine, you must press key II of the key fob for 2 seconds. The security mode will turn on, all the locks will close, and the engine will turn on. When the power plant starts working, the key fob display will notify the owner how long the engine will operate in automatic mode. This indicator is programmable, and it can have the value: 15,25,45,5 minutes (function 2-4).

In order for the car to move, you need to open the driver's door, insert the key into the lock and activate the ignition system. This must be done within 20 seconds; if you do not have time in this time, the alarm will switch control to the ignition switch; if it is not turned on, the engine will stop.

If the alarm system fails to start the first time, the security system will make another attempt. If you fail to start the engine after three attempts, the alarm will go into standby mode. You need to contact a service center to correct problems with the engine.

On startup:

Starting the engine will not be possible if:

• ignition on;
• the engine was already running;
• one of the doors, the hood, the luggage compartment is open;
• the reservation mode is skipped (cars with manual transmission);

If the engine starts:

Important! If the engine was started automatically, then the indicator on the screen of the Scher Khan Logicar key fob will display information about the remaining operating time. The displayed time format will be as follows: [- min: - sec]

Opening the luggage compartment using the key fob

To open the trunk, you must hold down button III on the remote control for two seconds, the trunk will unlock. If at this moment the car was protected (the central locking was locked), the lock will be removed and the doors will open.

In order for this function to work, it is necessary to install the trunk lid lock solenoid and connect it to the desired output of the head unit. For more details, see the security system operating instructions.

Possible alarm malfunctions Sherkhan Magikar A and Logikar A

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Indication of the state of the protective system

In order to obtain information about the status of the scher khan alarm, briefly press the IV key of the key fob - communicator. All data will be displayed on the LCD screen, and audio and visual notifications will also be received.

The temperature indicator will display data about the interior. The temperature display can be configured in degrees Celsius or Fluorenheit.

Pressing the IV key of the scher khan key fob communicator a second time within 6 seconds will show the state of the on-board electrical network (voltage). The normal voltage when the engine is running should be 13.9V.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages of the Sherkhan security complex:

1. The remote start function of the internal combustion engine allows you to warm up the car interior in advance in the cold season.
2. The high communication range allows the consumer, being at a distance from the machine, to configure basic functions.
3. Two-way communication allows the machine owner to know the protection status of his machine through the alarm display.
4. The average cost of a signaling device is small and amounts to about five thousand rubles.

Users write in their reviews that the Sherkhan Magikar A signaling system can be hacked. This drawback can be considered significant, since the actual time to hack the complex will be no more than one minute if a professional gets down to business.

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Setting the panic mode

When the N key of the scher khan key fob is pressed for 2 seconds. the “Panic” mode or the Jack Stop mode (preventing capture) is activated - function 1-4 (can be programmed). If the security system has been disabled, it will turn on and all doors, engine compartment and trunk lid will be locked and locked. An alarm siren will be heard for 90 seconds and the car lights will also flash.

The “Panic” mode prevents the engine from starting automatically. When 90 seconds have passed, the security system is activated and will remain on until the owner turns it off. The “Panic” mode is turned off by briefly pressing the I key. The “Panic” modes, as well as Jac kStop, are needed to attract attention to the car in case of danger.

Important! Jack Stop mode should only be used in emergency situations. It cannot be classified as a standard, universally used mode, since it involves stopping the power plant while moving, which is very dangerous.

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Valet mode

This mode is intended for transferring the car to third parties, for example, service station employees. Switching on is done by briefly pressing buttons I + III of the key fob.

The VALET mode regulates the closing and opening of door locks. This can be done by pressing the I key of the portable key fob (more detailed information is in the operating instructions).

The key fob screen notifies you that Valet mode is on with a special symbol. To turn off VALET, simultaneously press keys I+III on the key fob.

Deactivating the two-level shock sensor

The scher khan two-level shock sensor can be disabled. To do this, press and hold the corresponding keys together for two seconds. After which the sensor will turn off, and a corresponding notification will appear on the TFT screen of the key fob.

You need to disable this sensor when the car is placed in noisy places that can provoke false alarms (tram tracks, a passenger inside the car, etc.).

This shock sensor is called a two-level shock sensor because it operates on two levels at once, which achieves higher response accuracy.

When the signal received by the sensor is not too strong, the scher khan alarm siren turns on in the form of four short warning signals. The corresponding indicator is also displayed on the key fob screen, and a buzzer sound is heard. When the signal received by the sensor is strong enough, the alarm siren turns on for thirty seconds.

Note: For more detailed information about the shock sensor, please refer to the operating instructions.

Working with the car's central locking when the ignition is turned on and deactivated

A short press of the key fob buttons I+IV activates or, accordingly, turns off the central locking control mode, together with the ignition system. When this function is active, all doors are locked in asthmatic mode for thirty seconds after the ignition is turned off.

All doors close, just like the hood and trunk lid. Once the ignition is turned off, the protection system will turn off after a programmed interval. At this time, the key fob screen displays the corresponding symbol.

Technical properties

Characteristics of the Sherkhan Magikar A signaling system for the car:

• the pulse duration when the alarm mode is activated is thirty seconds;
• car protection is ensured by protecting work areas - door locks, hood and luggage compartment locks, ignition system;
• the voltage in the electrical network of the machine must be no less than nine and no more than eighteen volts;
• the current parameter that the processor module consumes when operating in standby mode is from 20 to 35 mA;
• temperature range varies from -40 to +85 degrees;
• the total weight of the processor module is 270 grams;
• The main pager with display is powered by a one and a half volt battery, which has a service life of about six months;
• The spare pager is powered by two batteries with a total power of six volts; their service life, according to the manufacturer, is about three years;
• The security system is controlled by a pager; the communication channel frequency is 433 MHz.

Passive arming mode

Disabling and enabling the scher khan passive arming mode is done by simultaneously pressing two keys II+III of the key fob. When this mode is active, the system will automatically activate protection 30 seconds after all doors are closed.

Before arming in passive mode, the scher khan system emits warning signals. After any manipulation of the door, trunk lid or hood, the system will begin to count down 30 seconds again and after the countdown is complete, it will become armed.

Setting up automatic engine start using a timer

Brief simultaneous pressing of keys II+IV of the key fob activates or deactivates engine starting according to the timer. At the same time, a special symbol is displayed on the TFT screen of the key fob. There are two modes for automatically starting the power plant using a timer.

The first of them turns on the engine every day at the same time, the other starts the engine every two hours to warm it up (or vice versa, to cool the interior). Both modes cannot be used simultaneously. The selection of one of them is carried out by programmable function 2-3.

Instructions for use

You can set up the Sherkhan Magikar alarm using the user manual. The document is written in clear language and will be accessible even to dummies.

Assigning Keys and Icons

The operating instructions contain a description of the symbols on the screen of the main communicator:

• antenna—indicator of transmitter functioning;
• rays of light - side lights turned on;
• handset - call the car owner;
• 2 hammers - alarm as a result of triggering of a shock sensor or an additional controller;
• contours of open doors, compartment lids - indicator of open doors, trunk or hood;
• Timer, Turbo, Passive inscriptions are indicators of the corresponding modes;
• battery - the degree of discharge of the battery;
• indication of the current time, temperature in the cabin, timer for warming up the engine during autostart;
• ZZZZ — Valet mode;
• open and closed locks - security mode status;
• horn - activation of siren signals;
• vibrating remote control - activation of vibration alert;
• crossed out hammer - disabling the shock sensor;
• pentagon - enable automatic control of the central locking by ignition;
• Puffs of smoke—engine running or ignition activated.

Purpose of key fob buttons:

• button 1 (press time - 0.5 sec.) - activation of the security mode, activation of alarm modes, ignition interlock, closing the locks;
• 2 (0.5 sec.) - disarming the car, ending the alarm mode, unlocking the ignition, opening the locks;
• 3 (0.5 sec.) — turn on/off the screen backlight;
• 4 (0.5 sec.) - checking the system status;
• 3 (2 sec.) — opening the trunk;
• 4 (2 sec.) — Panic or JackStop modes;
• 1+2 (simultaneous pressing for 0.5 sec.) - activation/deactivation of siren signals;
• 1+3 (0.5 sec.) — control of additional channel 1;
• 1+4 (0.5 sec.) - turn on/off the shock sensor;
• 2+3 (0.5 sec.) — control of additional channel 2;
• 2+4 (0.5 sec.) — enable/disable autorun by timer;
• 3+4 (0.5 sec.) — activation/deactivation of Turbo mode;
• 1+2 (2 sec.) — enter programming menu 1;
• 1+3 (2 sec.) — enable/disable Valet mode,
• 1+4 (2 sec.) — enter programming menu 2;
• 2+3 (2 sec.) — enter the menu for setting up the functions of the control panel;
• 2+4 (2 sec.) — enters PIN 1 code programming mode.

How to enable autorun

Before setting up autostart from the key fob on a car with a manual transmission, you should perform the following steps:

1. The car is parked in a parking lot, the gear lever is moved to neutral.
2. The ignition system is turned off.
3. The key is removed and the engine continues to run.
4. The driver opens the door and leaves the cabin.
5. When the locks are closed, the engine should stop.

To remotely start the motor, press button 2 for 2 seconds. The system will enter security mode, the locks will be locked, and the engine will start. The screen will display the time remaining before the power plant turns off. This parameter can be programmed by the user (from 5 to 45 minutes). If the startup does not happen the first time, the system will try again.

At the moment of start-up, the siren will sound and the hazard warning lights will flash. The key fob will emit a short signal, and the headlights and lock image will flash 5 times on the display. If the launch was successful, the system will respond with 2 siren signals, and the side lights will begin to blink or light up constantly. On the screen, the headlights and lock icon will flash 5 times, and an image of smoke will appear at the rear of the car. The indication will be accompanied by 3 double beeps.

Autorun by timer is activated by simultaneously pressing buttons 2 and 4 for half a second. Enters menu mode. There are several modes for starting the engine using a timer: daily at a set time or periodically every 2, 4 or 8 hours. The desired parameter is set using buttons 1 and 2. When the mode is activated, the system will respond with a flash of optical devices and a siren signal.

Before turning on the automatic start of the engine based on temperature, you must turn off the start by timer, if it was previously activated. Button 4 of the main key fob is pressed 21 times, to which the system will respond with a siren sound. Using the remote control, the user sets the desired temperature. Key 2 changes the parameter to 15ºС, button 3 - to 25ºС, key 4 - to 60ºС.

How to disable autorun

To deactivate the automatic start of the power plant, you must press key 2 of the main communicator for 2 seconds.

Panic Mode

To enable this option, press key 4 on the control panel for 2 seconds. If the security mode was turned off, it will be automatically activated. In the next 1.5 minutes, siren signals will sound and the vehicle's optical devices will blink. After the specified time has passed, panic mode will remain active until the user disables it.

Valet mode

To enable the function on the main communicator, press keys 1 and 3 simultaneously for 2 seconds. A special icon on the display will indicate that the option is activated. When the Valet function is enabled, the user can control the door locks using button 1. Exiting the mode is carried out in the same way as entering.

Switching the siren to silent mode

This action is performed by pressing buttons 1 and 2 of the main key fob for half a second.