FITTING INSTRUCTIONS

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Innovative
Car Alarm
Thatcham M.I.R.R.C. Evaluation No:

TC2-1238/1101

COBRA 7518

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.
Suitable for 12v DC negative earth power supply.

IMPORTANT
1. The Cobra 7518 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 7518 is a stand-alone alarm system and MUST NOT be connected in any way to an existing
immobiliser.
3. The Cobra 7518 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 7518 MUST NOT be
connected to visible indicators at all. Therefore the two yellow wires are not used and must be insulated.

Kit Contains:

l LED Indicator Light

l User Manual

l Fixing Screws and

Connectors

l 1 x Bonnet Switch

l 2 x AXcess Coded Radio Keys

l 2 x Fuse & Fuse Holders (15A, 7.5A)

l Ultrasonic Transmitter & Receiver Eyes

l Wiring Harness

l 2 x Window Stickers

l Electronic Control Unit with Integral

Electronic Siren & Back-up Battery

FUNCTIONS
display trigger codes if the alarm has been
triggered in your absence.

l Remote switching Arm and Disarm via an AXcess

Coded Radio Key.
l Self adjusting Ultrasonic Movement sensor which
will trigger the alarm if movement is detected
within the vehicle.

l A safety circuit ensures that the alarm cannot be

armed while the vehicle's engine is running.
l Panic alarm.

l Built-in battery back-up.

l Ultrasonic exclusion.

l Immobilisation circuit which is engaged as soon

as the alarm is armed (use optional).

l Self learning radio keys.

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.

INSTALLATION NOTES
Alarm Unit:
l Mount the alarm unit with the screws provided
(5mm hole) in a suitable position in the engine
compartment. Ensure that it is not exposed to
water or mounted too close to heat generated by
the exhaust and cooling systems.

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 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 An LED indicator light provides a visual indication

when the alarm system is armed. It will also
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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)
Green/Red wire: Ignition sense wire (Ignition feed
Connect to an existing ground point on the vehicle.
+15) - Connect to a feed which is live (positive)
Red wire: 12v positive feed wire (+30)
while the ignition is switched to the On' position and
Connect to the inlet side of the fuse box, through
remains live while cranking the starter motor.
the 15A fuse provided.
Pink wire: NOT USED
Blue Wires x 2: Direct contact circuit wires
Yellow wires: Indicator (flasher) wires
Connect to the bonnet and boot switches.
Connect one Yellow wire to the right hand and the
Blue/Pink wire: Direct contact circuit wire
other to left hand positive (+) feed wire of the traffic
Connect to drivers door switch.
indicator lamps. These connections should be made
Green wires: Immobilisation Circuit optional (12.75
inside the vehicle.
amp max) - If the vehicle has an electrical fuel pump,
Black/White wire: LED negative feed wire
cut the ignition trigger wire to the fuel pump relay
Connect to the Black wire on the LED.
and connect one Green wire to each cut end. This
circuit can also be used to cut the feed wire of a
Grey wire: Accessory trigger wire
rotary diesel pump or the starter motor solenoid
Connect to the trigger wire of any optional sensors
feed.
you are fitting.
Where the vehicle does not have an electric fuel
Brown wire: Switched negative output.
pump the vehicle's ignition system can be cut, but
This wire becomes negative when the alarm is armed
extreme care should be taken.
and is used for switching On/Off optional
(This immobilisation circuit is not polarity sensitive).
accessories such as sunroof and window closers.

Brown/White: Window closer output

When this wire is not used it should be insulated.

Control/Siren
Unit Mounting

Yellow/Blue: Serial Data Communication lead

When this wire is not used it should be insulated.
White/Red wire: Boot release output (optional
second siren output - When this wire is not used it
should be insulated.

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).

Diagram 2

Vehicle Without an Existing

Drivers Door Motor

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).

Diagram 3

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.

Vehicle With Negative Command

Door Locking

LED
Black wire: LED negative feed wire
Connect to the Black/White wire on the alarm
harness.
Red wire: LED 12v positive supply
Connect to the Red wire on the fused side of the
alarm harness.

Diagram 4
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Direct Motor Control

Diagram 5

Diagram 6

Vehicle With Positive Command

Door Locking

Diagram 7

Optional Glass Break

Connection

Diagram 8

Securing The
Harness
Cover

INSTALLATION NOTES

Note 2: If additional cable is required, use only cable of

the same or greater current handling capacity.
Note 3: 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 4: 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 5: 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 6: 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 7: 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.

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
3 Flashes
Ultrasonic sensor trigger or glass
break trigger
4 Flashes
Ignition sense - Ignition turned on
while alarm armed
5 Flashes
Voltage drop sensor triggered
6 Flashes
Tamper mode
7 Flashes
Serial line data link
8 Flashes
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.

Note 1: Be sure to secure the black plastic harness

cover to the back of the alarm to prevent water
CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC MEMORY - STATUS HISTORY
ingress and good continuity between the harness Turning the ignition On' or arming the alarm system will
plug and socket (see diagram 8).
clear the Status History.
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REMOTE KEY AND TOUCH KEY

PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE

Programming Remote Key/Touch Keys:

Remote Keys:

Note:
i All Remote keys required to operate the alarm
system must 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

B1 Press buttons 1+4 on the remote control. The LED

on the vehicle will flash to indicate that the alarm
system has registered the code number.
B2 Repeat procedure B1 for All the Remote keys.
(This also includes all existing Remote keys).

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.

Exit Programming Remote Key:

C1 Turn the ignition off. (This will exit programming
mode).
C2 Test all Remote keys.

iii A maximum of four Remote keys can be

programmed into the alarm system.

ALARM FUNCTION PROGRAMMING

Procedure for Programming/Re-Programming:

Select the appropriate line from the Program

Selection Table on page 6:

A Entering the Pin number.

Enter Pin Code: (See Section A1-4).

B Programming the Remote keys.

Initialising Programming:

C Exit programming and test.

l With the Ignition still in the ON position, press the

send button on the Remote key for approximately
6 seconds.

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.

(The vehicles LED will flash with a long single pulse

signifying that you have initialised the Program
Selection Table).

A1 Turn the Ignition ON and OFF 3 times within 7 seconds.

The LED will Illuminate for approx. 3 seconds.

Programming:

A2 Immediately the LED extinguishes, switch the

Ignition ON.

l After the long single flash the LED will display a

short single pulse identifying that you are at Mode A
of Program Selection Table 1.

A3 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.

l Push button 1 on the Remote key to change the

selection (pushing the button 4 times will take you
to Mode E (5 Flashes) of Program Section Table
1). The LED will confirm this by flashing 5 short
pulses.

A4 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.

l If you are happy with this selection press button 4

on the Remote key, this will input your selection.
The LED will confirm this by flashing your selection
in long pulses.

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.
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PROGRAM SELECTION TABLES

Program Table 1:
Mode

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H

=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=

CDL Lock Pulse Time

(Violet Wire)

1 flash
2 flashes
3 flashes
4 flashes
5 flashes
6 flashes
7 flashes
8 flashes

Negative Output Pulse Time

(Brown/White wire - Not used)

1 second
1 second
24 seconds
controlled by large remote button
1 second
1 second
24 seconds
controlled by large remote button

Voltage Drop
Sensing

controlled by large remote button

24 seconds
24 seconds
controlled by large remote button
controlled by large remote button
24 seconds
24 seconds
controlled by large remote button

ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF

Turn the ignition OFF and back ON. This will enter you into Program Selection Table 2'. The LED will confirm
this by dislaying 2 long pulses. A short pulse from the LED will then identify that you are at Mode A of Program
Selection Table 2
Programming Program Selection Table 2:
Push button 1 on the Remote key to change the selection (pushing the button 4 times will take you to Mode E
of Program Selection Table 2). The LED will confirm this by flashing 5 short pulses.
If you are happy with this selection press button 4 on the Remote key. The LED will confirm your selection by
flashing in long pulses.
Program Table 2:
Mode

A =
B =
C =
D =
E =
F =
G =
H =
I =
J =
K =
L =

1 flash
2 flashes
3 flashes
4 flashes
5 flashes
6 flashes
7 flashes
8 flashes
9 flashes
10 flashes
11 flashes
12 flashes

Passive Arming Immobiliser

Auto Re-arm

Optional Siren Output

ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF

ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF

continuous
intermittent
controlled by large remote button
continuous
intermittent
controlled by large remote button
continuous
intermittent
controlled by large remote button
continuous
intermittent
controlled by large remote button

Turn the ignition OFF and back ON. This will enter you into Program Selection Table 3. The LED will confirm
this by displaying 3 long pulses.
Programming Program Selection 3 - Buzzer Volume:
Pres button 1 on the Remote key to increase the buzzer volume and button 4 to decrease the volume. If you
decrease the volume to minimum setting the buzzer will not sound when the alarm system is armed/disarmed.
Turn the ignition OFF. This will exit you from the programming feature.
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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 / +105C
Acoustic output (Siren) .............................................................................................................. > 118dB (A) @ 1m
Optional interrupt circuit .............................................................................................................................. 12.75 A
Siren duration ..................................................................................................................................................... 30"
CDL pulse time (open & close) .............................................................................................................................. 1"
CDL circuit rating ................................................................................................................................................. 5A
Remote key frequency ........................................................................................................................... 433.92Mhz

Conforms with: EUROPEAN DIRECTIVES

Commission Directive 95/56/EC of 8 November 1995
Commission Directive 95/54/EC of 31 October 1995

Ref No. 518 014A

Rev. 04/02