Alarm Sherkhan: review and operating instructions

Sherkhan car alarm models

Car owners especially note the reliability and noise immunity of this brand's alarms. When developing the devices, we used our own software and technical developments. to combine compliance with high quality standards with low prices thanks to cooperation with South Korean manufacturers.

The circuits and designs of this car alarm are developed in Russia , and components are manufactured in factories in South Korea .

The auto engine start function is available in such models as Magicar 7S, Magicar 7H, Logicar 3i, Logicar 4i, Logicar 5i, Mobicar 11, Mobicar A v. 1.0 and Mobicar A v. 2.0.

System overview by model range

Scher-Khan Magicar Series (Majikar)

The Sherkhan Magikar alarm line is represented by several models.

Scher Khan 7 Magicar is a reliable, practical alarm system equipped with two-way communication and an auto-start engine function. The key fob, which has a range of 2 kilometers , combines the functions of control and information about unforeseen situations. The abundance of auxiliary functions, multi-level protection, thoughtful ergonomics and beautiful design allow us to call it a real breakthrough in the industry. Stream block ciphers, which encode access keys, prevent attackers from decrypting intercepted signals. Additional protection against code substitution is provided by the time signaling function on the stopwatch of the ECU and the control key fob.

The Sherkhan 10 Magikar alarm system has received an updated encryption system. All information sent by the key fob into the air is encoded with a cryptographic algorithm Therefore, it will not be possible to hack the alarm system by intercepting the control signal. The alarm has an additional protective function. When it is turned on, the protection is removed only if the time on the stopwatch of the main unit and the key fob exactly match. The device has the ability to connect to CAN buses, which allows it to be used on modern cars without interfering with the “native” wiring.

Scher-Khan Magicar 11 alarm system has advanced software and hardware protection that can withstand high-tech equipment used by intruders.

Autostart by timer and temperature control allow you to comfortably use the machine in the most severe frosts.

Scher-Khan Logicar Series

Several models of Sherkhan Logicar . The control signal on them is encoded using a unique Magic Code Pro 3 . This allows the system to resist common hacking methods by intercepting commands.

The alarm key fobs have a contrast display , which is convenient to use in bright sunlight and at night. A two-way communication channel allows you to receive information about the status of security functions, engine temperature, battery charge, and the state of the engine start timer.

The module for matching the control unit with K-Line and CAN buses ensures compatibility of car alarms with the on-board electronics of modern cars.

Sherkhan Logicar models have a factory emergency disarm code. JackStop function , which is equipped with top models, is capable of resisting intruders even if the car is forcibly seized. Step-by-step ignition interlock is activated as soon as the car moves away from the owner.

The developers took care of the owners of cars with a turbocharged internal combustion engine - the alarm system includes a “Turbo timer” .

Alarms in this series have low power consumption, allowing the use of one AAA battery for 4 months.

Scher-Khan Mobicar Series

The alarm system embodies all the latest achievements in the industry, ensuring the protection of the car and making it difficult to break into:

compact control unit;
many control zones;
built-in shock, movement and tilt sensors;
signal encryption.

Radio exchange between the ECU and the alarm key fob is carried out at a frequency of 868 MHz. This ensures the channel's noise immunity over a long communication range.

Manufacturers have equipped Mobicar with a function to prevent accidents . If the accelerometer of the control unit detects a sharp deceleration of the car (more than 20 km/h per second), it turns on the car's hazard warning lights. This allows other road users to react to the situation and take measures to prevent an accident.

The autostart system is adapted for engines of any type and is mounted on a car with ignition keys and a start-stop button. The control unit is equipped with an adapter for connecting to K-Line and CAN buses of modern cars. Automatic engine start is triggered by a timer or when the engine cools to a preset temperature. In this case, the voltage of the on-board network is taken into account.

Scher-Khan Universe Series

Alarms “Sherhan” Universe 1, 2 and 3 are able to protect a car from intruders, regardless of the distance to the owner. They are equipped with a GPS module that transmits the location of the car and records the car’s movements, saving the log on a remote server.

An additional level of protection in the form of an immobilizer on the Scher-Khan Universe 2 can prevent the car from being stolen even if the keys are stolen. If there is no signal from the key fob, the engine stalls 20 seconds after starting. This will prevent intruders from escaping, but will allow them to move to a distance that is safe for the owner.

Universe alarm systems have six control methods: alarm key fob, mobile application, personal account on the website, call to the service number and the Commander interior module.

Scher-Khan Canyon Series

An alarm that has not lost its relevance, which appeared on the market in 2009. Two-way communication with a key fob communicator, radio signal encryption and audiovisual confirmation of commands are also used on all modern models.

Scher-Khan Media One Series

Alarm system in 2010, in which operating at a frequency of 868 MHz installed for the first time among domestic systems . The color OLED display installed in the key fob made it possible to clearly demonstrate the execution of commands and the state of the security mode using animated images. The alarm key fob is equipped with a lithium battery, which can be charged from the mains or the vehicle's on-board power supply using adapters.

Scher-Khan Taiga Series

Two-way alarm system designed for commercial vehicles . It can be installed on buses, trucks and other equipment with an on-board voltage of 24 volts . Sherkhan Taiga entered the market in 2010. It has all the security functions that were relevant at that time: protection against robbery with simulating engine malfunction, accelerometer, signal coding, automatic control of vehicle locks.

Video

User Vlad Samara SHF showed in his video what kind of malfunction the owner of the Magikar A alarm system might encounter.

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Security system capabilities

Sherkhan car alarms are controlled via a secure 868 MHz radio channel , which ensures communication between the main module and key fobs at a distance of up to 2 kilometers . Models with GSM modules are controlled via a radio channel and the Internet. In the latter case, the distance of the car from the owner does not matter.

The alarms are compatible with modern K-Line and CAN buses, which allows them to be installed on the latest car models. The control module located in the cabin controls the door locks, ignition and fuel supply systems.

The second level of protection is provided by a siren, which is located in the engine compartment. It can scare off intruders, attracting the attention of passers-by to try to break into the salon.

The alarm key fob is a multifunctional unit with 4 buttons and a display . Regardless of the device model, key fobs have the following basic functions :

protection against interception of radio codes;
synchronization of readings between devices;
two-channel control;
battery level indicator;
battery charge icon;
two-way signal strength indicator;
programming alarm functions by pressing buttons.

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.

Alarm Sherkhan operating principle

Functionally, the alarm system is divided into security and control blocks . The security unit is mounted in the car interior and responds to attempts of unauthorized entry into the cabin and starting the engine. To do this, it is equipped with shock and movement sensors and a channel for receiving data from the ECU and door opening sensors.

The alarm module is connected to the on-board computer, engine control unit and central locking by wires or via CAN and K-LINE buses (if available).

The control unit is presented in the form of a key fob and in some Sherkhan models it can be duplicated by an interior control module. The alarm key fob carries out radio exchange with the control unit. Commands are sent in encrypted form , which eliminates the possibility of their substitution and interception.

Equipment

Scher Khan car alarm equipment:

User's service book, which contains installation instructions, as well as nuances of signaling control.
Main signaling module.
The main communicator equipped with a liquid crystal display.
Spare pager, not equipped with a screen.
Shock controller with wire for connecting to the system.
Sensor for calling the car owner from inside the car. Also equipped with a connection cable.
Transceiver. Equipped with an electrical circuit for connection to the on-board network. At the end of the wire there is a connection connector.
Temperature controller. Provides the ability to activate the remote start option for the power unit. Air temperature data is transmitted to the pager via a radio communication channel.
Power unit blocking relay equipped with a block.
Siren. Designed to reproduce alarm signals.
Limit switch. The package includes one device, used for mounting on the trunk door or hood.
Three power plugs with six connectors. Each of them is equipped with a cable for connecting to the wiring. Additionally, the electrical circuits of these connectors are protected by safety devices.
Connector for nine pins.
Sticker for fixing the call controller in the cabin.
Sticker for fixing the transceiver on the car glass.

Instructions for use

The instructions supplied with Sherkhan car alarms describe in detail the procedure for installing and configuring the control module.

Connecting the Sherkhan alarm system with your own hands

Before connecting the car alarm, you need to decide on the location of the main parts of the kit.

The processor is placed in a hidden place in the cabin and secured with plastic clamps or self-tapping screws. It should not be installed under the hood where it will be exposed to high temperatures and the external environment.
The antenna must be mounted at the top of the windshield at a distance of at least 5 centimeters from the metal parts of the body. The wire from it can be hidden under the rack trim.
The siren must be placed under the hood so that no dirt or water gets into its socket. Its installation location must be such that it cannot be reached without opening the hood.
The limit switches on the hood and trunk must be protected from water and positioned so that in the closed position they have 5 mm of free play.
The shock sensor is rigidly attached to the body in the cabin. It should be mounted so that it is accessible to adjust the sensitivity.

The wires are laid in the places where the standard wiring passes. Particular attention should be paid to the reliability of the power supply.

The performance of the car alarm and the safety of the car depend on the quality of the contacts and the integrity of the wires.

Step-by-step installation process

An example of installing Scher-Khan on a car is shown in the video.

You can find out how to turn off the alarm and download instructions for installing and configuring Sherkhan using the following links:

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.

Setting up the Sherkhan alarm

After connecting the Sherkhan, the owner can adjust its modes in accordance with his own preferences. The sensitivity of the shock sensor is adjusted using the regulator knob. Turning clockwise increases sensitivity, counterclockwise decreases sensitivity.

On a car with a manual transmission, you must enable the “reserve” mode, which prevents the engine from starting automatically when the speed is turned on.

Key fob binding

To record the key fob code, you need to disarm the security mode and open the interior door. do not require a PIN code to bind the key fob. If desired you can improve security by enabling a four- or two-digit code request.

Setting up the key fob using the cursor method

To link a device, you must perform the following steps:

turn the ignition on/off three times within 4 seconds (success is signaled by a single flash of external light devices);
within 4 seconds press button I on the key fob;
sequentially register the second and third key fobs , not exceeding a four-second interval.

Instructions for turning on the timer

The engine start timer is activated by briefly pressing buttons 1+4 . the Timer mark appears on the display . The launch time is set by pressing the buttons in accordance with the instructions for “Sherkhan”. If you do not set a specific start time, the motor will start at intervals of 2 hours.

SCHER-KHAN MOBICAR

The MOBICAR system implements modern developments in the field of car protection against theft. The package includes a compact control key fob, digital shock sensors, and a small processor unit. It’s not difficult to understand the setup, despite the large number of built-in functions.

Among the main functions that need to be configured in the MOBICAR car alarm are:

car autostart;
setting automatic alarm activation;
sensitivity adjustment;
turning the shock sensor on and off.

The first thing you should learn is to start and stop the car using the key fob. This is a convenient feature that allows you to warm up your car in winter while you are leaving the house. Or turn off the engine if you stay in the store for a long time, so as not to overheat the vehicle.

After performing a remote engine start, you should take control of the car into your own hands when you get to it. For this:

press the brake pedal;
disengage the standing brake;
remove the automatic transmission from parking mode.

In this case, you do not need to press anything on the key fob. After performing one of the listed manipulations, you will hear a sound signal and one blink of the headlights, which indicates that autostart has been disabled. You can start the engine remotely from the key fob only in security mode. For a vehicle with a manual transmission, it is necessary to prepare for starting, for this:

With the engine running and the doors closed, as well as the parking brake on and the brake pedal lowered, press button III of the key fob.
If the car has an ignition switch, the key must be removed under the conditions described above. If there is a Start/Stop button, you do not need to press it.
After the completed manipulations, get out of the car and press the security button (short press the I button).

To autostart Scher-Khan on this alarm model, you must press the following buttons:

Long press on “III”, and an image of smoke will appear on the key fob, which means the engine will start.
The autostart time countdown will begin; to restart it, briefly press the same button.
To turn off the mode, hold III on the key fob until a beep sounds.

You can set the autostart time manually, and also select the mode to turn off the motor at a given temperature.

When setting the warm-up time, you need to take into account the climate mode, and you can also select the functions of morning and evening autostart. With such simple manipulations with the key fob, you can set any car to autostart. Do not forget that with a manual transmission it is necessary to carry out preliminary preparation according to the instructions described above.

If you do not meet the conditions for enabling autorun, the system will generate a number of errors that need to be eliminated. Among all the codes on the key fob there are:

ER:01 – the engine is on, you need to turn off the car to continue the settings;
02 – ignition on: turn off and remove the key to continue working with the alarm;
03 – the door is open. When the doors are unlocked, the security mode does not turn on;
04 – hood open;
05 – not set to autostart due to lack of preparation in cars with manual transmission;
06 – standing brake is not engaged;
07 – brake pedal pressed;
08 – the motor does not work, it is worth starting the engine and continuing with the settings;
09 – trunk open;
10 – ignition is set incorrectly;
11 – 19 – there was an alarm.

If autostart of the car from the key fob does not work, check for these errors, as well as whether the alarm itself is installed correctly. The initial setup and installation should be carried out by a car service specialist in order to avoid disastrous consequences of device failure. To correctly and quickly set the autostart time or set up an alarm, carefully read the operating instructions, which describe in detail all the functions of the device.

Alarm Modes

The Sherkhan car alarm system provides several operating modes :

Automatic and manual arming with and without requesting a personal code to disable it.
Security with the engine running (winter mode with engine warming up).
Autostart mode with automatic starting of the engine at a certain interval or specified time.
Robbery protection with simulating engine problems.

Meaning of key fob keys and pictograms

Button 1

Arming, searching for a car, blocking the engine start and disabling the alarm mode.

Button 2

Disabling the security mode, opening door locks, duplicating the commands of the first button. If you don’t know how to turn off the alarm, press the second button.

Button 3

A button responsible for activating the key fob display.

Button 4

Pressing this button starts diagnostics of the security system state.

SCHER-KHAN UNIVERSE

The UNIVERSE car security system is more modern than the previous version. It has voice control and a remote control system via GSM communication. To enable autorun:

With the engine running and the parking brake raised, press and hold the # button.
When the ignition support mode turns on, you should remove the keys from the lock and get out of the car.
Put the car in security mode and press #, holding the button for at least 2 seconds.

This way you can start the car remotely. It is more convenient to make all settings, including setting the engine operating time, through a mobile application, which is very easy to understand. There is also a function to disable autostart of the car.

Instructions for setting up autorun

To autostart the engine, you must hold button 2 on the control panel for at least 2 seconds. Using the buttons on the control panel, you can set the frequency of starting the motor. Automatic restart is possible after 2, 4 or 8 hours.

It is also possible to start the engine based on the temperature in the cabin. If in winter the temperature drops below -15 or -25 degrees, and in summer it rises to +60, the Sherkhan alarm module will automatically start the engine.

The order and number of button presses differs for different alarm models.

Alarm setup video

The details of setting up the Sherkhan car alarm for dummies can be found in the video.

SCHER-KHAN LOGICAR

The latest model is also easy to operate. To configure autorun, all you need to do is:

Turn on the timer on the key fob by simultaneously pressing II and IV.
Set the required time by entering the programming mode by long pressing I + IV.
To activate the timed engine start, press IV 10 times in a row.
You can set the time to turn on the motor once a day (I), at 8 hours (II), 4 hours (III) and with an interval of 2 hours (IV).
After setting the parameters, turn on the timer by holding II and IV briefly.

The instructions for the car alarm describe in detail how to set the temperature start, as well as the engine warm-up settings. However, they are not very different from the models described above.

Sensitivity adjustment

You can adjust the sensitivity of the sensor using the regulators installed on it. The first is responsible for setting the warning zone, the second - the alarm zone.

How to reduce sensitivity level

To reduce the sensitivity of the sensor, rotate the adjustment knobs counterclockwise . You can determine the result by lightly hitting the body pillar. If necessary, you can turn the knob one more turn. After completing the adjustment, be sure to check the operation of both control zones.

Loop break

If one of the wires in the loop breaks, the execution of some commands sent from the remote control may be lost. Less often, after a connection break, there is no connection with the key fob completely. Correcting the situation requires some electrical ability.

The first step is to test each wire inside the loop using a multimeter or ohmmeter. Most often, a break occurs at the bend or near the terminal block. After detecting damage, you need to solder the broken contact or replace the cable with a new one.

Car alarm malfunctions Sherkhan

Sensor failure due to damaged wires.
Inability to control from the key fob due to low battery or reset.
The alarm is turned off due to a broken power supply.
Continuous activation of the siren due to a break in the power supply wires of the unit.

If the key fob does not respond

When the alarm does not respond to pressing the key fob keys , you must perform the following actions :

check the battery charge;
check the operation of the alarm from the spare key fob.

If the battery is in order and the control unit responds to the second alarm key fob, you need to contact the service to repair or reflash the faulty key fob.

Specifications

Description of the technical characteristics of the new remote control (remote control) security systems for Scher Khan cars, Magicar and Logicar models:

The operating temperature range for the device is from -40 to +85 degrees.
The main communicator is powered by AAA batteries rated at 1.5 Volts.
The service life of the batteries in the main communicator is approximately 4 months, in the additional one - about a year and a half.
The replacement key fob uses CR2016 batteries rated at 6 volts. This device uses two batteries.
Signals are transmitted between the remote control and the Sherhan alarm transceiver via a radio channel with a frequency of 433.92 MHz.