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4th Gen Ultrasound Rat Repellent System for Automobiles

₹4,104.00/- ₹4,950.00
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SKU: CC_RED
  • 4th Gen - The all-new CARCAT RED features state-of-the-art technology and protects car from rats 24/7 effectively
  • ZigZag ultrasound - The new ZigZag pattern ultrasound algorithm creates more nuisance for rats. Its intermittent pulsing technology consumes 20% less power than the previous generation
  • Green / Blue LED strobing - Maximizes rats dichromatic vision spectrum
  • Config Touch key - New enable / disable feature - (1) Standby mode (2) Shutdown mode (3) 30 second audible beep
  • Water-proof - Water jet/spray-resistant (only rat repellent which is waterproof)
  • Environment-friendly - It doesn’t kill rats, only repels them. Also, it’s completely safe for human and pets
  • Easy installation - It's simple 2 wire installation to battery. Doesn’t require cutting or striping any wire
  • Designed, Developed & Made in India ultrasonic rat repellent
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Technical Specification
Supply
  • Power Supply 12 to 35 VDC
Fuse
  • Type Mini Blade fuse
  • Housing Waterproof
  • Rating 1 A
Active / Normal mode
  • Average current * 29 mA
  • Peak current * 56 mA
  • Average power * 0.35 W
  • Peak power * 0.67 W
Standby mode
  • Mode activation range ** 13 to 17 VDC ‡
  • Average current * ~8 mA
  • Average power * ~96 mW
Shutdown mode
  • Mode activation range ** 10.5 to 5 VDC ‡
  • Average current * ~3 mA
  • Average power * ~36 mW
Notes
  • * Rated @ 12 VDC
  • ** Applies only if mode is enabled
  • ‡ Voltages double for 24V system
ZigZag ultrasound
  • Frequency range 20 to 60 kHz
  • Sound output power † 80 to 110 dB
Notes
  • † Within IRPA safety guidlines
RGB-LED
  • Active mode colours Green / Blue combinations
  • Pulsed power 0.45 W
Weight
  • Unit weight 131 gm
  • Packaged weight 232 gm
Typical standby battery consumption
Typical standby battery consumption
Note

The battery discharge curve does not include consumption of other equipment / devices like security systems which are also continuously powered by the car battery.

Typical self-discharge rate of 4% per week is considered.

Dimensions
CARCAT RED Dimensions
  • Length 110 mm
  • Width 65 mm
  • Height 26 mm
  Technical Specification
Installation & Wiring Guide
  • A CONFIG KEY (Touch)
  • B MOUNTING SCREWS (x4)
  • C CARCAT-RED
  • D CARCAT CABLE (2 meters)
  • E RGB LED (Strobe / Status)
  • F FUSE BOX (Waterproof)
  • G ULTRASOUND CRYSTAL
  • H (-) CONNECTOR (Black Insulation)
  • I FRONT GRILL
  • J (+) CONNECTOR (Red Insulation)
  • K MOUNTING HOLES (x4)
  • L CABLE TIES (x4)
  • M FASTENER TIES (x4)
  • N CAR BATTERY
Where to install
The following points should be considered before choosing a location for mounting CARCAT-RED.
  • The unit should be mounted on a hard rigid surface and secured tightly to the mounting surface using the screws provided.
  • Mounting should be such that the front grill of CARCAT-RED always faces hard metallic/plastic surfaces.
    (This ensures multiple reflections of ultrasound waves. Ultrasound energy is quickly absorbed by soft materials like foam and rubber, drastically reducing performance.)
  • The unit should be mounted away from hot surfaces or engine parts.
Important

It is recommended to connect CARCAT-RED directly to the battery as the unit should always be powered "ON".

In case of existing rat/rodent infestation, the user is advised to park the vehicle at a different location for a few days post installation.

do not face front grill CARCAT RED

Ensure minimum clearance of 20 cm (~8 inches) between front grill of CARCAT-RED and any other engine part.

Do not mount unit facing the bonnet - CARCAT

Do not mount unit facing the bonnet, if it is covered with insulating foam.

Never keep CARCAT RED dangling loose

Never keep CARCAT-RED dangling loose or suspended by its cable.

CARCAT Installation & Wiring Guide

Never affix CARCAT-RED using a double sided tape. Direct contact with metallic/plastic surface enhances repelling effect.

Wiring
  • First remove fuse from fuse box (F).
  • Connect (+) connection of CARCAT RED (J) to (+) of battery.
  • Connect (-) connection of CARCAT RED (H) to (-) of battery.
  • Use cable ties to tidy up the wiring.
  • Re-insert fuse in fuse box (F).
  Installation / Wiring & Config Guide
CARCAT-RED config
CONFIG key (Touch) menu / setup guide
Menu / Status indicator LED's / Functions
(Scroll – Enable or disable)
3 step menu system
  • Input method - 1 CONFIG touch key
  • Function indicator - 1 RGB LED
  • Key pressed indicator - Audible 'ticks'
Default CARCAT-RED setting:
  • ZigZag pattern ultrasound
  • GREEN / BLUE LED strobe
  • Audible beep every 30 seconds
  • Enters STANDBY mode if, 'engine on'
Simple - 3 step menu system: check feature status / configure feature / reset to default
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Frequently Asked Questions
CARCAT-RED FAQs
No. Audible beep which occurs every 30 seconds is a troubleshooting feature for car owners to check if the ultrasound system is working. Audible beeps are at a lower human audible frequency and created with the same ultrasound crystal. The audible beep feature can be disabled (default – "enabled"). To disable / enable the feature, refer Config key (Touch) menu / setup guide (pg.4).
If the car / engine is running, that means the battery is getting charged and CARCAT-RED will go into standby mode. This feature is "enabled" by default. To disable / enable the feature, refer Config key (Touch) menu / setup guide (pg.4). If this is happening with the feature disabled, something is wrong – contact customer care.
If the car battery voltage discharges below 10.5 Volts (21 Volts for 24V system) and shutdown mode feature is enabled (default – "disabled") CARCAT-RED will go into shutdown mode to stop battery from draining further, which can damage the battery permanently. To disable / enable the feature, refer Config key (Touch) menu / setup guide (pg.4). If this is happening with the feature disabled, something is wrong – contact customer care.
Press the Config touch key on CARCAT-RED for 15 ticks to enter feature scroll / status check menu. Navigate to the feature using the RGB-LED colour / Status decode to check if feature is enabled / disabled. Pressing the config touch key for a further 8 ticks toggles the feature state. i.e., if it is disabled it will be enabled and vice versa. Refer Config key (Touch) menu / setup guide (pg. 4) for details or contact customer care for further guidance.
HOW DOES CARCAT-RED WORK?
CARCAT-RED is the all-new 4th generation ultrasonic rat repellent system. It has a new ZigZag ultrasound algorithm and an RGB-LED which strobes/flashes green / blue light variations to attack the two most vital auditory and visual senses of the rat. It also employs optimized intermittent pulsing which consume 20% less power than previous generations (without hampering efficacy) CARCAT-RED has a car battery monitoring system and feature configuration (enable / disable) which allows CARCAT-RED to ① enter STANDBY mode if the car engine is "ON" or ② enter SHUTDOWN mode if the car battery voltage drops below 10.5 volts.
Ultrasound is a spectrum of sound which starts just beyond the human hearing range (20Hz to 20kHz). Certain animals like Rats/bats/dolphins have the ability to detect ultrasound with varying frequency ranges. The rats/rodents are mainly nocturnal and their night vision isn’t as good. They rely on ultrasound for communication (distress signalling/mating calls) and to a certain extent echo location. CARCAT-RED bombards ultrasound waves with a unique ZigZag algorithm which disturbs and disorients the rat/rodent. The ultrasound intensity is much more intense and deafening than the rat/rodent can tolerate. To add to its woes, these wave patterns interfere with the echo location and cuts out incoming ultrasound signatures of its natural predators like snakes and cats and also other rats and rodents. They are also very territorial creatures and will attack and kill another trespassing rat/rodent. Ultrasound is its sixth sense and blocking that makes it very insecure of its environment.
If CARCAT-RED is installed as per the installation manual the rats/rodents should stop visiting within a week. Rats/rodents are stubbornly territorial and they will resist relocating as long as possible and it is as per the individual rat/rodent’s tolerance limits against CARCAT-RED ultrasound and optical bombardment. Tests and customer feedback have shown they leave within a week.
For existing infestation there might be an initial resistance by the rat/rodent to relocate. (Read above question/answer)
  • It is advised that the car engine bay area be thoroughly cleaned and washed at the garage making sure rat faeces and urine traces are removed as far as possible. Rats/rodent like most animals mark and identify their territory with their urine.
  • Keep checking the engine bay area for faeces/urine traces for a few days post installation and clean it immediately. The rat/rodent may not be able to stay too long in the presence of ultrasound bombardment but will try and mark its territory.
  • For really heavy infestation prickly heat powder with a strong menthol / mint flavour can be put at the time of installation for a more immediate three-pronged effects and force the rat/rodent to relocate or find another shelter.
  • Park the vehicle at a different location for a few days.
CARCAT-RED cause both auditory and visual distress to repels rats / rodents. The ZigZag ultrasound and green / blue RGB-LED light variations make it unbearable for them. They may visit or briefly enter to escape a prey but will not be able to stay for too long to cause any damage.
Installation
CARCAT-RED is intended to be installed in the engine bay (cavity).
Note: CARCAT-RED needs to be installed firmly (e.g., to the engine cavity wall) using the screws / cable-ties provided.
Caution: Using cable ties or double-sided tape will drastically reduce the effectiveness. Strong ultrasonic wave fronts are created when unit is installed securely to a firm base, thus providing a hostile environment for rats.
Yes. It does matter whether your car is front or rear engine, as long as installation is in accordance to as mentioned in the installation manual. For cars having engines at the bottom (e.g., Maruti Ecco) installation should be such that dirt does not accumulate on the front grill of CARCAT-RED.
Note: For best results always ensure unit is facing hard metallic / plastic surfaces of which ultrasound waves can reflect (echo). More reflections (echoes) imply more auditory distress to the rat / rodent.
CARCAT-RED has been thoroughly tested on all segments of cars from small cars to SUV’s. As such it can be used in vehicles having a 12 to 35VDC electrical system (battery) and an enclosed engine bay area. As long as ultrasound waves can reflect and are not lost into the open it should work. We give no guarantee it will be effective. Try at own risk.
Caution: CARCAT-RED is intended to be used only with cars. Installing CARCAT-RED in any other vehicle is at users’ risk and may render the warranty void.
(For protection of industrial panels, sensitive electronics of machinery like CNC’s, assembly line panels, food-trucks, vending machines, etc visit www.gizmocat.in)
CARCAT-RED's intended use is to protect a car’s engine bay area against rats / rodents. Some customers have reported success against rats / rodents by installing CARCAT inside ATMs and vending machine. As long as it is an enclosed area similar to a car and ultrasound waves can reflect and are not lost into the open it should work. We give no guarantee it will be effective. Try at your own risk.
Caution: CARCAT-RED is intended to be used only with cars. Installing CARCAT-RED in any other vehicle is at users’ risk and may render the warranty void.
(For protection of industrial panels, sensitive electronics of machinery like CNC’s, assembly line panels, food-trucks, vending machines, etc visit www.gizmocat.in)
NO. CARCAT-RED's intended use is to protect a car's engine bay area against rats / rodents. We recommend you to visit MASER ELECTRONICS (www.maserindia.com) for industrial rodent control requirements.
Caution: CARCAT-RED is intended to be used only with cars. Installing CARCAT-RED in any other vehicle is at users’ risk and may render the warranty void.
(For protection of industrial panels, sensitive electronics of machinery like CNC’s, assembly line panels, food-trucks, vending machines, etc visit www.gizmocat.in)
CARCAT-RED is easy to install. A seasoned mechanic should be able to do it in 10-15 minutes.
Note: - Due care should be taken for choosing the place of installation beforehand for maximizing the effectiveness of CARCAT-RED. CARCAT-RED needs to be installed firmly (e.g., to the engine cavity wall) using the screws provided.
Caution: Using cable ties or double-sided tape will drastically reduce the effectiveness. Strong ultrasonic wave fronts are created when unit is installed securely to a firm base, thus providing a hostile environment for rats.
Note: For high end cars or cars still under warranty it is advised to get CARCAT-RED installed at the car’s authorized service centre.
Yes. CARCAT-RED comes with screws, fuse and cable ties. All you need is a mechanic to fit it and get it running.
Note: CARCAT-RED needs to be installed firmly (e.g., to the engine cavity wall) using the screws provided.
Caution: Using cable ties or double-sided tape will drastically reduce the effectiveness. Strong ultrasonic wave fronts are created when unit is installed securely to a firm base, thus providing a hostile environment for rats.
Wiring (to battery terminals)
It is recommended CARCAT-RED loop connectors be directly connected to the battery terminals. (Refer the installation manual) For cars wherein battery is not in the engine bay, connect to live terminals that come to the engine bay area.
Note: For high end cars or cars still under warranty it is advised to get CARCAT-RED installed at the car's authorized service centre.
Caution: CARCAT-RED needs to be always powered "ON". Connecting to terminals which give power only when the car is running will render CARCAT-RED useless.
Troubleshooting
CARCAT-RED has configurable features like STANDBY and SHUTDOWN modes. Kindly refer to the installation / configuration manual to further understand the different modes.
In normal / active mode
  • RGB-LED flashes GREEN / BLUE variations
  • Faint but audible BEEPs every 30 seconds
(Note: audible BEEPs may not be heard in a very noisy environment.)
The 30 second audible beep feature is enabled by default. Tap the config touch key briefly. If you hear audible ticks, refer the installation / configuration manual to check the status of audible beeps and enable if beeps are disabled. In case config key audible ticks are not audible, try a quieter location, else unit needs replacement.
Contact customer care. If the unit is still under warranty period, you can avail a free replacement.
Get following checked by a car mechanic-
  • Fuse
  • Loose connection of connectors
  • Corrosion at battery terminals
Still not working? Unit needs to be replaced.
Safety
Yes. CARCAT-RED is harmless and inaudible to humans. The ultrasound sound pressure level (SPL) <100dB for CARCAT-RED is much less than the prescribed safety limit or threshold level Values (TLVs) for airborne (non-contact) ultrasound as laid down by
  • American Conference of Governmental and Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)
  • International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP)
  • World Health Organization (WHO)
  • Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • Bureau of Radiation and Medical Devices, Canada and many others
Also, ultrasound SPL is almost negligible outside the engine cavity or passenger cabin area.
Yes. CARCAT-RED is harmless to pets. Though some pets may be able to hear the lower ranges of ultrasound frequency, they will not be disturbed or harmed inside the passenger cabin. In fact, the ultrasound sound pressure level (SPL) produced by CARCAT-RED will not even harm the rats / rodents only cause auditory distress.
Battery consumption
CARCAT-RED consumes less than 0.35 watts average power which is much less power than the other always ‘ON’ gadgets like security system, etc. consume. Car batteries use lead acid chemistry which does not have a very long standby time even if they are disconnected, because they self-discharge at a typical rate of 4% to 10% depending on the make, age and use of battery.
A typical healthy 35AH small car battery should work for at least 20 days considering a 4% discharge rate and assuming full charge.
Yes. CARCAT-RED works on your car battery. Similar to a car security system, it cannot protect against rats / rodents if it is not powered.
Humane, Green
NO. CARCAT-RED / ultrasound does not kill or harm the rat / rodent. It gives auditory and visual distress which makes your car engine bay less favourable for the rat / rodent to reside or visit.
Warranty
CARCAT-RED comes with a 1-year warranty from the date of purchase, unless mentioned otherwise. (See the product manual for more information)
CARCAT-RED warranty covers against any electrical / electronic / manufacturing defect. (See the product manual for more information) See the product manual for more information)
Please take the CARCAT-RED to the authorized dealer from where it was purchased along with the bill / invoice and it will be replaced immediately if damaged and in stock. In case it was an online purchase of CARCAT-RED please contact customer care.
Other
CARCAT-RED is an ultrasound and LED strobe based repellent. It uses the latest technology licensed from MASER ELECTRONICS Pvt. Ltd. They are the industry leaders in industrial rodent repellent in India with over 40 years of experience in the field.
CARCAT-RED is ultrasound based and gives protection 24/7. Poisons are bait centric. That means the rat / rodent has to consume the poison. It may die in the car or worse in the air conditioning vents which will take a visit to the garage and unbearable smell until it’s located and removed. It is a temporary solution.
Status / Troubleshooting / Health check
Normal operation
  • RGB-LED will Strobe Green / Blue combinations
  • ZigZag pattern + intermittent pulsing ultrasound
  • Faint audible beep every 30 seconds (feature can be disabled – default state = 'enabled')
  • CARCAT RED Status Active Protection
  • RGB LED Indication GREEN / BLUE strobe variations
  • Ultrasound ON
  • Audible beep ON
    (If audible beeps Enabled)
  • Default setting ENABLED
CARCAT RED Normal mode
Standby mode / Engine "ON"
(battery is getting charged) – (feature can be disabled – default state = "enabled")
(12-Volt system – 13.5 to 17 volts & 24-Volt system – 27 to 30 volts)
  • CARCAT-RED enters standby mode
  • RGB LED will glow solid Green
  • Ultrasound - stopped
  • 30 second audible beep - stopped
  • CARCAT RED Status Engine running
    ( If standby mode - Enabled)
  • RGB LED Indication GREEN - Solid "ON"
  • Ultrasound OFF
  • Audible beep OFF
  • Default setting NA
CARCAT RED Standby mode
Shutdown mode - Car battery low
(feature can be enabled – default state = 'disabled')
(12-Volt system – <10.5 volts & 24-Volt system – <21 volts up to 17 volts)
  • CARCAT-RED enters low power mode
  • RGB LED will blink Red every 2 seconds
  • Ultrasound - stopped
  • 30 second audible beep - stopped
Note - For 24V system voltage if voltage falls below 17 volts CARCAT will mistake it as a 12 Volt system.
  • CARCAT RED Status Engine running
    ( If standby mode - Enabled)
  • RGB LED Indication RED - Blinks every 2 seconds
  • Ultrasound OFF
  • Audible beep OFF
  • Default setting Disabled
CARCAT RED Shutdown mode
reviews
3 review(s)
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DEVDUTT MUKHERJEE
07 Oct 2024
Excellent product for preventing Rat in to car Valu for money
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DHAVALBHAI PARMAR
04 Jun 2024
I ordered this device(CARCAT RED 4th Gen) form official website on date : 04/01/2024 and i received this product on 08/01/2024. i received product in very good condition. i self installed this device in my wagonr car on date : 01/02/2024 and still i am using this product. today(04/06/2024)i wrote this review after using 4 months. After installing this device in my car, then after no one trace mark is found of rat in my car engine bay area. 100% successful device for my car for rat protection. No battery issue after installed this device. i used my car twice in month after installation this device, single time battery issue is not found in my car. i recommend to all this device for rat protection in car engine bay area.
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PRADEEP KUMAR C K
04 Nov 2022
I have been using this device for more than 6 months now and I am satisfied with the device. Didn't faced the rat bite issue since then. Very good product and highly recommended
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