Cyclops 3 Series Alarm P355, P375, P385

Cyclops Car Alarms Wellington

The Cyclops 3 Series is a Insurance rated car alarm and dual circuit immobiliser. It is basically the same as the 7 series but without the transponder remote. The TX-111 remote is a simple yet practical two button design which allows the user to silent arm the alarm via the remote as well as have the optional boot pop.

The TX-111 replaces the TX-11 remote which had a tendency for the rubber buttons to split. The TX-11 case would also break if given a hard life so the TX-111 is a much welcome improvement.

Cyclops car alarm range

Cyclops 3 Series also known a Dynatron

P355 Remote Immobiliser (Optional alarm that uses the horn for a siren)
P375 Alarm/Immobiliser/Glass Break + Siren
P385 Alarm/Immobiliser/Glass Break + BB Siren

3 Series Options

Like the Cyclops 7 Series, the 3 Series has a variety of siren options, the P355 uses the vehicle’s horn, whereas the P375 comes with a standard siren.

The P385 has a battery back-up siren but the big weakness with the battery back-up siren is the fact that it has to be accessible for the over-ride key. This is fine if you want that 5-star box ticked for your insurance company but in reality, it offers no real added protection.

TX-111 Remote

Cyclops 3 Series RRP:

Cyclops P355 $440.00 Insurance Approved: AS/NZS 4601:1999. (Old 3 Star rating) Standard Withdrawn

Cyclops P375 $540.00 Insurance Approved:  AS/NZS 4601:1999. AS/NZS 3749.1:2003 Class B. (Old 4 Star rating) Standard Withdrawn

Cyclops P385 $620.00 Insurance Approved: AS/NZS 4601:1999. AS/NZS 3749.1:2003 Class A. (Old 5 Star rating) Standard Withdrawn

Obsessive Rating: The Cyclops P375 is best pick here.

A reliable system which is easy to live with, the new TX-111 remote is simple and rugged. However, the siren on the P385 lets the Cyclops down so I’d be looking at options from Cobra or Autowatch if I was considering an alarm with a battery back-up siren.

It’s also work noting that all Cyclops alarms are vulnerable to remote cloning.

Note: These alarms were sold under the Dynatron brand name until 2012. 

P355 = Dynatron D4400,  P375 = Dynatron D3600, P385 = Dynatron D3800.

OVERVIEW

Features:
Options:
  • Boot Release
  • Courier mode (Requires Chip)
  • Built-in Turbo Timer (Chip not currently available)
  • Arm with External Turbo Timer Running (Requires Chip)

Additional Information:

Dynatron User Manuals

AS/NZS 3749.1:2003 Withdrawn

AS/NZS 3749.1:2003 alarm standard has been withdrawn. As of 26/11/2020 it is no longer valid.

AS/NZS 4601.1:1999 Withdrawn

AS/NZS 4601:1999 immobiliser standard has been with drawn. As of 18/06/2021 it is no longer valid.

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