Rhino to RHINO2

Conversion Guide

Rhino to RHINO2 Conversion Guide Issue 1, December 2011

About
This manual can help you convert an existing Rhino-based scooter system to a RHINO2 scooter system.

This manual must be read together with all other relevant scooter component manuals.

In this manual, a few symbols will help you identify the purpose of the paragraph that follows:

Notes:

Notes provide supporting information in order to install, configure, and use the product. Not following the
instructions given in notes or precautions can lead to equipment failure.

Warnings:
Warnings provide important information that must be followed in order to install, configure, and use
the product safely and efficiently. Not following the instructions given in a warning can potentially
lead to equipment failure, damage to surrounding property, injury or death.

The term ‘programming’ used in this manual refers to adjusting parameters and configuring options to suit an application.
‘Programming’ does not change or alter any software within the controller and is performed using a controlled
programming tool available only to authorised personnel.

The product is not user serviceable. Specialised tools are necessary for the repair of any component.

Do not install, maintain or operate this equipment without reading, understanding and following this manual – including
the Safety and Misuse Warnings – otherwise injury or damage may result. This manual contains integration, set-up,
operating environment, test and maintenance information needed in order to ensure reliable and safe use of the product.

Due to continuous product improvement, DYNAMIC CONTROLS reserves the right to update this manual.

This manual supersedes all previous issues, which must no longer be used.

DYNAMIC CONTROLS reserves the right to change the product without notification.

Any attempt to gain access to or in any way abuse the electronic components and associated assemblies that make up the
scooter system renders the manufacturer’s warranty void and the manufacturer free from liability.

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© Copyright 2011 Dynamic Controls. All rights reserved.

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Contents
ABOUT ............................................................................................................................................................. 2

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................... 4

INTRODUCING THE RHINO2 ............................................................................................................................. 5

PROCEDURE ..................................................................................................................................................... 6

STEP 1 – CAPTURE THE EXISTING RHINO’S PROFILE ........................................................................................................ 7

STEP 2 – REPLACE THE RHINO CONTROLLER WITH THE RHINO2 CONTROLLER..................................................................... 7
STEP 3 – ADAPT THE CABLES ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Install the motor, park brake and battery cable adaptors ............................................................................. 7
Install the logic cable adaptor ...................................................................................................................... 13
STEP 4 – SET UP THE SCOOTER PROFILE...................................................................................................................... 14
Set up throttle parameters........................................................................................................................... 14
Set up drive performance parameters ......................................................................................................... 14
Set up motor management parameters ...................................................................................................... 14
Set up park brake management parameters ............................................................................................... 15
Set up battery management parameters..................................................................................................... 15
Set up actuator parameters (where fitted) .................................................................................................. 15
Fine tune Load Compensation ...................................................................................................................... 15
To finish ........................................................................................................................................................ 15
STEP 5 – TEST DRIVE .............................................................................................................................................. 16

FURTHER INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................... 17

PROGRAMMING .................................................................................................................................................... 17
EXTERNAL BATTERY CHARGER SOCKET ........................................................................................................................ 17
LOGIC CONNECTOR ................................................................................................................................................ 18
Beeper Output .............................................................................................................................................. 18
Speed Reduction Wiper ................................................................................................................................ 18
Forward-reverse input.................................................................................................................................. 18
Status LED .................................................................................................................................................... 19
SPEED SETTINGS.................................................................................................................................................... 19
SPEED REDUCTION ................................................................................................................................................ 19
ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION SETTINGS ............................................................................................................ 19
THROTTLE NEUTRAL OFFSET .................................................................................................................................... 20

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Introduction
This document shows you how to retrofit a RHINO2 scooter control system. It is important that you
read and follow these instructions carefully. Please adhere to all warnings and steps.

To complete the installation, you will need the following:

A copy of the RHINO2 Installation Manual

A RHINO2 controller to replace the Rhino
Cable adaptors for battery, motor, park brake and tiller head.
The Wizard for setting parameters and optionally, a DX-HHP (hand-held programmer) for
calibrating the Throttle.
Programmer adaptors: DWIZ-ADAPT and DR-PRGLM02 (see Programming in the Further
information section at the back of this guide)

Warning:
Follow these instructions carefully. The RHINO2’s current capability is higher
than Rhino. Failure to follow these settings can result in damage to the scooter
or serious injury to the user.

Before you start!

Make sure that you have a copy of the RHINO2 Installation Manual at hand. This is important for
details of mounting the new controller, setting the controller’s profile, and detailed further
information.

Warning:
This manual should be read in conjunction with the RHINO2 Installation
Manual and the procedure should only be carried out by suitably trained
personnel.

Note:

If you have any difficulty with the instructions in this guide, then please consult your scooter
manufacturer.

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Introducing the RHINO2
The RHINO2 family of scooter controllers provides a reliable, refined, cost-effective control solution
for most mobility scooters and includes:

DS90 - RHINO2 90A Controller DS90-ACT - RHINO2 90A Controller with actuator
DS120 - RHINO2 120A Controller DS120-ACT - RHINO2 120A Controller with actuator
DS160 - RHINO2 160A Controller DS160-ACT - RHINO2 160A Controller with actuator

RHINO2 – DS90 and DS120 RHINO2 – DS160

90, 120 and 160A models provide the power you want when you need it
Programmable acceleration curves, improved rollback on slopes, and improved motor matching
algorithms ensuring better curb-climbing and hill-starting capabilities
Speed reduction wiper (SRW) technology provides a seamless speed reduction in curves for extra
stability
Intelligent motor and battery management providing automatic power flow optimisation, auto
battery configuration, 5V and 12V battery capacity outputs (TruCharge™) and in-depth battery
logging and analysis tools
Support for a range of battery types, multi-function pins and flexible drive inhibits
Advanced diagnostics and servicing tools, including event and drive time logging, and
programmable servicing scheduler
2 Drive profiles, brake and reverse lights, reversing beeper and electronic park brake release
IP54 ingress protection
A separately available aluminium terminal cover provides increased protection to IP55 when
fitted
Compliant with EU Directive 2002/95/EC of 27 Jan. 2003 – restrictions on use of Hazardous
Substances (RoHS)
Optional single actuator output (with Wig-wag or dedicated switch activation).

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Procedure
The procedure for swapping a Rhino system to a RHINO2 system involves both adapting the cabling,
and programming some specific parameters. A summary is outlined below:

Step 1 – Capture the Rhino’s existing profile

Step 2 – Replace the Rhino controller with the RHINO2 controller
Step 3 – Adapt the cables
Install the motor, park brake and battery cable adaptors
Install the logic cable adaptor
Step 4 – Set up the scooter profile
Set up throttle parameters
Set up motor management parameters
Set up battery management parameters
Set up drive performance parameters
Set up park brake management parameters
Set up actuator parameters
Step 5 – Test drive

In step 3, choose and install the correct cable adaptors for your scooter system.

For step 4, the Wizard programming tool is required to program specific parameters (see
Programming, in the Further information section). For each parameter, a reference is provided next
to the parameter’s name (for example, Speed Limit Pot (4.4.2.11)). This refers to the section in the
RHINO2 Installation Manual where you will be able to find out more information on that particular
parameter.

Before you start!

Make sure that you have a copy of the RHINO2 Installation Manual at hand. This is important for
details of mounting the new controller, setting the controller’s profile, and detailed further
information.

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Step 1 – Capture the existing Rhino’s profile
Connect the existing Rhino system to a PC or laptop, and with the Wizard application, read the
existing Rhino’s configuration profile. You will use some of the existing configured parameters to set
up the RHINO2 controller in later steps. For more information on programming, see Programming, in
the Further information section. Save and print out the profile for reference later on.

Step 2 – Replace the Rhino controller with the RHINO2 controller

Replace the existing Rhino controller with the new RHINO2 controller. Note that the mounting holes
of the RHINO2 are different from the Rhino. For more information on this and the recommended
mounting orientation, please see the RHINO2 Installation Manual (section 3.1.1 & 3.1.2).

Step 3 – Adapt the cables

Install the motor, park brake and battery cable adaptors

RHINO2 uses different cable connectors compared with the Rhino. For this reason, you will need to
adapt the existing looms. Dynamic Controls have produced a number of adaptors to help you. The
table below summarises the cable adaptors to use with the RHINO2 variants.

Rhino to RHINO2 Part No. Notes

Use for DS72KA to DS90-ACT

Adaptor Loom
Use for DS112K to DS120

Use for DS162K to DS160

Use for DS72K to DS90
Use for DS52K to DS90

DS90 MTR/PB ADAPT LOOM GLM51981 Suitable for motor looms

  
using Tyco 170258-2 housing.
DS120 MTR/PB ADAPT LOOM GLM51983 Suitable for motor looms
using Dynamic Controls

GCN51315 housing.

RHINO2 BATT/ACT ADAPT GLM51984


LOOM
RHINO2 MTR-4/RING ADAPT GLM51985

LOOM
RHINO2 BATT-6/RING ADAPT GLM51986

LOOM

Warning:
Check the motor connector on the existing motor to ensure that the
receptacles are not loose or damaged. Loose or damaged receptacles can lead
to over-heating, and the connector housing melting.

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 Warning:
The motor and battery adaptor looms are only suitable for use with scooter
wiring that uses genuine AMP/Tyco housings and terminals and/or genuine
Dynamic housings as specified in the Rhino installation manual.

Type Part No.

6-way 250 series Plug Housing 171898-1

4-way 250 series Plug Housing 172134-1

250 series Receptacle w/o latch 14-12 AWG 170258-2

AMPINNERGY Connector Contact dual-beam 10-12 AWG 556880-2

Dynamic 4-way Connector Housing GCN51315

Terminal kits
Alternatively, you can use the following terminal kits to re-terminate your existing looms. These kits
are available from your Dynamic Controls supplier.

Terminal kit Part No. Details

RHINO2 - Loom Kit Logic GSM51982 2, 4 and 14 pin connectors and terminals
RHINO2 – Loom Kit 4W MTR 6W BAT GSM51988 4-way and 6-way housings and spade
receptacles to suit DS90 and DS120
RHINO2 - Loom Kit Ring Term GSM51989 8 ring terminals rated for 10-12 AWG wire,
to suit DS160 only

Warning:
Only use genuine AMP or MOLEX crimp tools. Failure to properly crimp the
terminals may result in high resistance terminations.

Note:
A DS90-ACT can be used to replace a DS52K or DS72K using the same looms as required by the
DS90 and simply leaving the actuator pins unused. Plug the scooter's battery lead directly into
the DS90-ACT. Do not use a GLM551984 "RHINO2 BATT/ACT ADAPT LOOM".

Similarly a DS120-ACT can replace a DS112K with the same looms as required by the DS120, and
a DS160-ACT can replace a DS162K with the same looms as required by the DS160.

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Adapting DS52K or DS72K to DS90 / 90-ACT

To adapt a DS52K loom to a DS90 / 90-ACT

loom, use the DS90 MTR/PB ADAPT LOOM
(part no., GLM51981) to connect the motor and
park brakes. This is suitable for motor looms
using Tyco 172134-1 housing.

For more information, see the

RHINO2 Installation Manual,
section 3.5 & 3.6

GLM51981: Fit to RHINO2 motor connector

socket

GLM51981: Fit to existing motor loom GLM51981: Fit to RHINO2 park brake connector
connector socket

Note:
The DS52K, DS72K and DS112K do not require a battery adaptor loom. Simply connect the
existing scooter battery connector directly into the RHINO2 controller’s battery connector.

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Adapting DS72KA to DS90-ACT

To adapt a DS72KA loom to a DS90-ACT loom,

use the DS90 MTR/PB ADAPT LOOM (part no.,
GLM51981), and the RHINO2 BATT/ACT ADAPT
LOOM (part no., GLM51984).

For more information, see the

RHINO2 Installation Manual,
section 3.4

GLM51981: Fit to RHINO2 motor connector socket

GLM51981: Fit to existing motor loom GLM51981: Fit to RHINO2 park brake connector
connector socket

GLM51984: Fit to existing battery / actuator GLM51984: Fit to RHINO2 battery connector
loom connector socket

GLM51984: Fit to RHINO2 actuator connector

socket
Warning:
Do not plug the scooter’s battery / actuator connector directly into the DS90-ACT
as this will cause the actuator to be driven.

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Adapting DS112K to DS120

To adapt a DS112K loom to a DS120 loom,

use the DS120 MTR/PB ADAPT LOOM (part
no., GLM51983). This is suitable for motor
looms using Dynamic Controls GCN51315
housing.

For more information, see the

RHINO2 Installation Manual,
section 3.5 & 3.6

GLM51983: Fit to RHINO2 motor connector socket

GLM51983: Fit to existing motor loom GLM51983: Fit to RHINO2 park brake connector socket
connector

Note:
The DS52K, DS72K and DS112K do not require a battery adaptor loom. Simply connect the
existing scooter battery connector directly into the RHINO2 controller’s battery connector.

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Adapting DS162K to DS160

To adapt a DS162K loom to a DS160

loom, use the RHINO2 MTR-4/RING
ADAPT LOOM (part no., GLM51985),
and the RHINO2 BATT-6/RING ADAPT
LOOM (part no., GLM51986).

GLM51985: Fit connector to existing motor loom

connector, and the ring terminals to RHINO2’s motor
connectors.

GLM51985: Fit connector to existing

battery loom connector, and the ring
terminals to RHINO2’s battery
connectors.

Note:
The torque settings for the DS160 and DS160-ACT motor and battery terminals should be
between 4.5Nm and 5.5Nm

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Install the logic cable adaptor
For all RHINO2 variants, connect the RHINO2
LOGIC ADAPT LOOM (part no., GLM51987)
between the RHINO2 controller (14-way
connector) and the existing tiller head
connector (8-way). The table below shows the
corresponding mapping between the two
connectors.

For more information, see the RHINO2

Installation Manual, section 3.9 and the
Logic connector section in this guide.
GLM51987: Fit to RHINO2 tiller connector

GLM51987: Fit to existing Rhino 8-way tiller

connector

Rhino RHINO2 Function Active Slow To Latch Flash

8-way 14-way
Logic Connector Logic Connector
Pin 1 Pin 5 Key switch, Status LED - - - -
Pin 2 Pin 8 Throttle - - - - -
Pin 3 Pin 1 Throttle Wiper - - - -
Pin 4 Pin 2 Throttle + - - - -
Pin 5 Pin 3 Beeper - - - -
Pin 6 Pin 4 Slow/Stop, SRW Low 50% No No
Pin 7 Pin 12 Reverse Drive, Low - - -
Actuator Select
Pin 8 Pin 14 Charging Inhibit Low - No No

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Step 4 – Set up the scooter profile
The following section involves programming various parameters to set up the scooter profile. For
more information on programming, including cable requirements, see the Programming section on
page 17.

Set up throttle parameters

Set RHINO2 Swap Throttle Direction (4.4.1.3) to match the Rhino’s Pot Reverse setting.
Set RHINO2 Throttle Input (4.4.2.2) to “Single”.
Set Throttle Neutral Offset based on Rhino’s Speed Pot Neutral setting. Please see Throttle
Neutral Offset (page 20) for more information.
Note:
Use the HHP to calibrate the unit instead of setting a value manually, see 'Throttle calibration'
in section 4.1.1.3 of the RHINO2 Installation Manual for details.

Set RHINO2 Throttle Full Scale Deflection (4.4.2.4) to ensure that the scooter’s full speed can
be attained with the throttle’s movement. For more information, please see the RHINO2
Installation Manual, section 4.4.2.4.
Set RHINO2 Throttle Response (4.4.2.5) to match the Rhino’s Demand Curve setting, typically
80%.
Set RHINO2 Speed Limit Pot (4.4.2.11) to “No”.

Set up drive performance parameters

Set RHINO2 parameters in the Drive Performance (4.4.3) section of the RHINO2 profile, for
acceleration and deceleration, to meet the scooter’s requirements. See Acceleration and
Deceleration Settings (page 19) in this guide for more information.
Set RHINO2 Soft Start Period (4.4.3.9) to a similar level of Rhino.
Set RHINO2 Soft Finish (4.4.3.10) between 25 to 28% in order to match Rhino deceleration
characteristics.

Set up motor management parameters

Set RHINO2 Motor Reverse (4.4.5.4) to match the Rhino’s Motor Reverse setting.
Set RHINO2 Load Compensation (4.4.5.5) to match the Rhino’s Motor Resistance setting; this
parameter will be fine-tuned later.
Set RHINO2 Load Compensation Damping1 (4.4.5.7) to, initially, 25% to give a similar
behaviour to that of the Rhino.
Set RHINO2 Remembered Load Compensation2 (4.4.5.8) to near zero (but not actually zero)
to give a similar performance to that of Rhino.
Set RHINO2 Stall Timeout (4.4.5.11) to match the Rhino’s Current Limit Time (Stall Time)
setting (typically 10 – 15 seconds).
Set RHINO2 Motor Testing (4.4.5.12) to “All” (unless motor faults cause problems during
testing).
Set RHINO2 Current Limit (4.4.5.9) as shown in the next table (page 15).
Set RHINO2 Boost Current (4.4.5.10) as shown in the next table (page 15).
Set RHINO2 Boost Time (4.4.5.10) as shown in the next table (page 15).

1
This parameter is new to RHINO2– please see RHINO2 Installation Manual, section 4.4.5.7 for more details.
2
This parameter is new to RHINO2– please see RHINO2 Installation Manual, section 4.4.5.8 for more details.

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 Warning:
Follow these instructions carefully. The RHINO2’s current capability is higher
than Rhino. Ensure that these motor management parameters are set to that
of the existing motor and no greater than that of the table below. Failure to
follow these settings can result in damage to the scooter or serious injury to
the user.
For example, when swapping a DS72K to a RHINO2 DS90, set the Current Limit to 70A, Boost Current
to 10A, and the Boost Time to 3 seconds.

Rhino RHINO2 RHINO2 Current Limit RHINO2 Boost Current RHINO2 Boost Time
DS72K DS90 70A 10A 3 seconds
DS112K DS120 110A 10A 3 seconds
DS162K DS160 160A 20A 3 seconds

Set up park brake management parameters

Set RHINO2 Park Brake Testing (4.4.6.1) to “Driving” if the Rhino’s PB Open Circuit Drive Test
is set to “Yes”, otherwise, set it to “Pre-drive”. DO NOT set it to “None” as this will
contravene an ISO7176 requirement.
Set RHINO2 Park Brake Neutral Delay (4.4.6.2) to a similar value to Rhino’s Park Brake Delay.
Note that the RHINO2’s value is displayed in milliseconds, rather than seconds.
Set RHINO2 Park Brake Release Delay (4.4.6.3) to “0”.

Set up battery management parameters

Set RHINO2 Undervoltage Rollback Start (4.4.7.1) to 19.6V.
Set RHINO2 Undervoltage Rollback End (4.4.7.1) to 17.6V.
Set RHINO2 Battery Gauge Low Warning (4.4.7.3) to 23.4V.

Set up actuator parameters (where fitted)

Set RHINO2 Actuator Time-Out (4.4.8.2) to “60” to match the Rhino. This value can be
decreased for greater protection if the travel of the actuator takes less than 60 seconds to
complete under full load.

Fine tune Load Compensation

Fine tune Load Compensation (4.4.5.5). Do not over compensate. For more details, see the
RHINO2 Installation Manual (4.4.5.5 Load Compensation).

To finish
Save a copy of the profile to your computer, and write the profile to the controller.
3
Calibrate the throttle with the DX-HHP or the Wizard's HHP emulator

3
If you do not have access to the DX-HHP, then use the Wizard’s HHP emulator. This can be found by selecting
"Tools", "Plug-ins", "HHP Emulation" and clicking on the 4 soft keys, or pressing the "1", "2", "3" or "4" numeric
keys on the keyboard.

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Step 5 – Test drive
To ensure that each scooter meets a minimum level of safety, the following procedure should be
undertaken. This procedure should be carried out in a spacious environment and with due regard to
any possible unexpected scooter movement in the event of faulty installation.

1. Raise the wheels off the ground using blocks under the scooter frame so that the wheels
can turn freely.

Warning:
Scooters can be very heavy. It is recommended that you use a jack or similar
tool to help you lift the scooter.

2. Recheck all wiring, paying particular attention to polarities of batteries, motor and park
brake.
3. Make the final connection to the Battery Positive (+) terminal, open the key switch and
close the circuit breakers.

Note:
Wait approximately 5 seconds after closing the circuit breakers before proceeding to step 4,
as the controller takes a few seconds to charge its internal circuitry after the first connection of
battery power before it will be ready to drive.

4. Turn the key-switch to turn the RHINO2 on. Ensure it turns on correctly.
5. Turn the key-switch again to turn the RHINO2 off. Ensure it turns off correctly. Turn the key-
switch again to turn the RHINO2 back on.
6. Ensure all installed hardware is functioning correctly by activating appropriate
buttons/switches etc.
7. Move the throttle slightly out of neutral and listen for the “click” as the park brakes
disengage.
8. Move the throttle backwards and forwards and ensure that the wheels respond smoothly
and in the correct direction.
9. If a Speed Dial is fitted, turn it to various positions to check that it can limit the speed of the
wheels correctly.
10. Release the throttle to neutral and listen for the click of the park brakes re-engaging.
11. Turn off the RHINO2 and remove the blocks from under the scooter.
12. Turn the RHINO2 back on and turn the Speed Dial (if installed) to the lowest speed setting.
13. Sit in the scooter and drive forward and reverse slowly, checking for precise and smooth
control.
14. Repeat at higher speeds.
15. Drive the scooter on a 1:64 ramp and check for normal power, smoothness and parking.
16. Test all other hardware fitted.
17. Repeat testing until the scooter performs as expected.

4
This is for guidance only. Low-current controllers may not be able to handle a 1:6 ramp at full load.

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Further information
Programming
The Rhino can be programmed by simply plugging in the DS-HHP or Wizard cable directly into the
round 5-pin programming connector socket on the Rhino DS52Kx, DS72K, DS72KA, DS112Kx or
DS162Kx (the DS72KSPx is an exception). For programming the RHINO2, an adaptor, DWIZ-ADAPT, is
required. A DR Programming Loom (DR-PRGLM02) may also be required unless the scooter is wired
to take an external battery charger - see note below.

The DWIZ-ADAPT and DR-PRGLM02 allows the Wizard cable to be plugged into the 4-pin battery
charger connector of the RHINO2 controller. In addition, the RHINO2 supports the DX Hand-Held
Programmer (DX-HHP) using the DWIZ-ADAPT and DR-PRGLM02.

Note:
The RHINO2 DOES NOT support the DS Hand-Held Programmer (DS2K-PD, DS2K-PM, etc.). If
you do not have access to the DX-HHP, then use the Wizard’s HHP emulator. This can be
found by selecting "Tools", "Plug-ins", "HHP Emulation" and clicking on the 4 soft keys, or
pressing the "1", "2", "3" or "4" numeric keys on the keyboard.

External battery charger socket

The RHINO2 can be wired to an external battery charge socket in two ways. The socket can be wired
to either the 14 pin tiller head connector, or it can be wired to the 4 pin Battery Charger connector
(see image above). If the battery charger socket is mounted on the tiller head of the scooter, then
the wiring will be simplified if it is wired to the 14-pin tiller head connector. If the battery charger
socket is mounted close to the RHINO2 controller and no on-board charger is used, then the wiring
will be simpler if it is wired to the 4-pin Battery Charger connector. If an industry-standard 3-pin XLR
connector is used for the external battery charger socket then it can also be used for programming
and diagnostics, providing the inhibit pin is connected to either pin 14 of the tiller head connector or
pin 4 of the Battery Charger connector. The RHINO2 should be programmed so the function of the
chosen inhibit pin is set to Battery Charger Inhibit (see RHINO2 Installation Manual 4.4.9.1).

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 Note: The RHINO2 can be programmed to perform a battery charger inhibit function on the
other 3 secondary input pins of the 14-pin tiller head connector, but we do not recommend
this option as these pins do not support the programming communications.

The wiring of the industry-standard XLR battery charger

connector is:
Note that pin 3 is
o Pin 1 = Battery Positive the centre pin.
o Pin 2 = Battery Negative
o Pin 3 = Inhibit

The battery charger plug should be wired so that pin 3 (Inhibit) is linked to pin 2 (Battery Negative).
When properly wired and configured, plugging in the external battery charger will automatically
inhibit driving, as required by ISO7176.

Logic connector
Beeper Output
Some Rhino controllers can be programmed so that the "beeper" output (pin 5 of the 8-pin
Logic connector) performs a Brake Light function or a Reverse Light function. If this option is
used and the Rhino needs to be replaced by a RHINO2, we recommend using pin 11 rather
than pin 3 for this function. However if an adaptor loom is used, then pin 3 will need to be
used, and programmed for the Brake or Reverse Light option. If the Rhino has been
programmed so that the "beeper" output functions as both a Brake Light output and a
Reverse Light output, then equivalent functionality can be achieved by using both pin 3 and
pin 11 of the RHINO2 and programming one to be a Brake Light output and the other to be a
Reverse Light output. If necessary, pins 3 and 11 can be wired together so that the same
lights operate as both Brake Lights and Reverse Lights.

Speed Reduction Wiper

Some Rhino controllers (DS52K, DS72KB, DS112KB, DS162K, and DS162KD) support an
analogue speed-limit potentiometer wired between pin 6 of the 8-pin Logic connector and
Battery Negative. For the RHINO2, this functionality is called Speed Reduction Wiper (see
RHINO2 Installation Manual 4.4.3.15) and is available only on pin 4 of the 14-way tiller head
connector; the analogue speed-limit potentiometer should be wired between this pin and
Battery Negative.

The Rhino DS72KSP supports a 100kΩ speed potentiometer wired across the main throttle
(Wig-Wag) potentiometer. The RHINO2 controllers support this as well, and if this feature is
required, then the wiper of the speed potentiometer should be wired to pin 9 of the
RHINO2's 14-way tiller head connector. The parameter Speed Limit Pot (see RHINO2
Installation Manual 4.4.2.11) should be set to "Yes" if this feature is required.

Forward-reverse input
Pin 7 of the Rhino's Logic connector is normally the Forward-Reverse input (except for the
DS72KA where it is the Actuator Select input). We recommend using pin 12 of the RHINO2's
tiller head connector for the equivalent function and programming it to be either a Reverse

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 Drive input or an Actuator Wig-Wag input depending on the controller being replaced. Do
not select "Actuator Control" as this is not the equivalent function. See RHINO2 Installation
Manual 4.4.9.

Status LED
If a Status LED is wired in series with the key switch, then program the RHINO2 Key Switch
Status LED (see RHINO2 Installation Manual 4.4.10.4) parameter to “Yes”. Note that wiring a
resistor in series with the status LED on the Key Switch input can cause the RHINO2 to switch
off under low battery conditions and therefore should not be done. The RHINO2 will limit the
current through the Status LED itself making an extra resistor unnecessary.

Speed Settings
The Rhino’s Forward Speed, Reverse Speed and Reduce Speed parameters range from 1 to 10.
These translate directly into percentages from 10% to 100% used by the RHINO2. See next section
regarding speed reduction.

The Rhino’s Maximum Motor Speed parameter is a percentage. This should be multiplied by 24 volts
to give the correct value for the RHINO2's equivalent parameter Maximum Motor Voltage (see
RHINO2 Installation Manual 4.4.5.13).

Speed Reduction
The Rhino has a Reduce Speed input, also known as the Turn input, which is pin 6 of its Logic
connector. When asserted, this causes the speed demand to be limited to the value of Reduce
Speed unless the Forward Speed or Reverse Speed parameter (depending on the direction of travel)
already has a lower value. Some Rhino variants also support an analogue speed-limit potentiometer
on this pin - see above.

The RHINO2 has several ways of achieving a similar function. One way is to program one of the multi-
function inputs to be a Slow (see RHINO2 Installation Manual 4.4.9) input, and to program the value
of the corresponding "Slows to" parameter to the Rhino's Reduce Speed setting (after multiplying by
10 to convert it into a percentage). Another way is to program one of the multi-function inputs to
be a "Profile 2" input and to program the Profile 2 Forward Speed (see RHINO2 Installation Manual
4.4.9) parameter to match the Rhino's Reduce Speed setting. If this method is used, then the Profile
2 Forward Acceleration and Reverse Acceleration settings may need to be reduced to give a similar
feel, but this method does give more flexibility. In either case, we recommend using pin 4 of the
RHINO2's tiller head connector for this function.

Acceleration and Deceleration Settings

The Rhino Acceleration and Deceleration settings range from 1 to 10, displayed as 10% to 100% on
the Wizard. The RHINO2 Acceleration and Deceleration settings (see RHINO2 4.4.4), including Slam
Brake Deceleration and Emergency Deceleration, have finer resolution and are displayed as 0% to
100%. However it is implemented as a non-linear (exponential) function, so 0% does not mean zero
deceleration, but gives a 10 second nominal stopping time. In addition, the RHINO2 Acceleration and
Deceleration range has been widened to suit a range of applications, and so a 100% rate gives a
nominal stopping time of just 0.4 seconds. For high speed scooters (14km/h or more), stopping
times around 2.0 to 2.5 seconds are required, requiring deceleration rates around 50% - 45%. For
low speed scooters (6km/h or less), stopping times around 1.0-1.2 seconds are required, requiring

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deceleration rates of 70% - 65%. 10km/h scooters require stopping times around 1.5 seconds,
requiring deceleration rates around 60%.

Acceleration rates should be programmed to be no higher than Deceleration rates for safety, and
the Forward Acceleration rates may also have to be lowered below the Deceleration rates to prevent
the front wheels lifting when accelerating up a slope.

The Reverse Deceleration rates should be less than the Forward Deceleration rates if the
corresponding Reverse Speed is lower than the corresponding Forward Speed to reduce the risk of
the front wheels lifting when decelerating while reversing down a slope. Note that in the Rhino
controllers, there is only one Acceleration rate and one Deceleration rate, but these rates are
affected by the maximum speed in the Forward or Reverse direction so the effective Reverse
Deceleration is automatically reduced with the Reverse Speed.
High Acceleration or Deceleration rates require high motor torques, which in turn require high
motor currents, particularly on slopes. The required currents are much higher for high-speed
scooters as the required torque requires a proportionally higher motor current. However if the
acceleration or deceleration rate is not adjusted for the speed of the scooter, the physical
acceleration rate (in metres per second per second) increases proportionally with the top speed of
the scooter, requiring a proportionally higher torque. These effects are multiplicative, so it is very
important to reduce the programmed acceleration and deceleration rates for the higher speed
vehicles.

In order to achieve the required stopping distances without requiring too high deceleration rates,
the Soft Start and Soft Stop parameters should only be set as high as necessary to control the
starting and stopping jerks. Setting the Soft Start Time parameter too high will delay maximum
deceleration and lead to a significantly increased stopping distance. Setting the Soft Finish
parameter too high will delay the final reduction to zero speed and delay the application of the park
brakes, and can also increase the distance that the scooter "creeps" down a slope when stopping on
a slope.

Throttle Neutral Offset

The RHINO2’s Throttle Neutral Offset is equivalent to the Rhino’s Speed Pot Neutral setting. This
setting accounts for any mechanical offset between the throttle neutral position and the centre
position of the throttle wiper. The offset is an absolute voltage above or below neutral.

Note:
Use the HHP to calibrate the unit instead of setting a value manually. See 'Throttle calibration'
in section 4.1.1.3 of the RHINO2 Installation Manual for details.

The default neutral value is dependent on the value of the Throttle Type parameter:

Wig-Wag and Uni-polar both have the default neutral value at 2.5 V.
Single-ended has its default neutral value at 0 V + Minimum Throttle Voltage.
In this case all negative values of Throttle Neutral Offset are ignored and all positive values
are multiplied by 2, which means that a Wizard setting of 0.5V will produce an actual neutral
offset of 1.0V.

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Previous versions of Rhino used an integer range 0 – 255 to represent a voltage range 0 – 5V, where
the value 128 would represent the centre position:

Values either side of 128 indicated a voltage offset of 19.6mV per step. For example, if Speed Pot
Neutral was set to 129, then this represented a +19.6mV offset, that is:

Similarly, a value of 127 would represent 2.4804V, that is:

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