PARROT UNIKA

Parrot UNIKA Parrot UNIKA is an installable interface that connects your vehicles steering wheel controls to any hands-free system in the Parrot MKi or RKi series, putting all the features of your Parrot hands-free system within easy reach, whatever the circumstances. Integrated - the Parrot UNIKA solution is invisible inside the vehicle Intelligent - compatible with all steering wheel controls Universal - fits most vehicles on the market* Simple - quick and easy to fit
Control your Parrot hands-free system Keep your hands on the wheel! Easily make phone calls and control your music whenever you want. Regardless of how your steering wheel controls are configured, the Parrot UNIKA provides access to all the functions on your hands-free system through key combinations. For example, a quick press on the "Volume +" key will let you answer an incoming call. Ultra-fast installation The interfaces universal cable connects to your Parrot hands-free system and your vehicles electrical system before you can say Parrot UNIKA. An LED tells you whether the Parrot UNIKA interface has been correctly fitted when connecting. Extended compatibility The Parrot UNIKA interface works with all CAN-bus vehicle communication protocols and resistor ladders. In response to changes in the marketplace, Parrot UNIKA can easily be updated. For further information on updating and the list of compatible vehicles, refer to the Support section on our website at www.parrot.com
* isit our website at www.parrot.com to find out V whether your vehicle is compatible.
Technical and commercial specifications
Parrot UNIKA Steering wheel control interface system for the Parrot MKi and RKi series Specifications Operating voltage: 12 V Maximum permitted voltage: 16 V Nominal power consumption: 60 mA Maximum power consumption: 100 mA Power consumption on standby: <2 mA Control unit Length: 67.80 mm Width: 67.80 mm Thickness: 28 mm Interface unit weight: 45 g Total weight with accessories: 140 g Kit contents 1 Parrot UNIKA control unit 1 Universal cable 1 User guide Documentation Directions for use, user guide on our website: www.parrot.com
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Parrot UNIKA for Renault cars
Parrot UNIKA is a universal interface that allows you to control the Parrot RKi8400 directly with the OEM steering wheel commands. Parrot UNIKA can work with car protocols such as CAN, KBUS or resistive systems.

Installation

Compatibility Car models Renault Clio: > 2006 Renault Laguna: > 2006 Renault Modus: > 2008 Renault Grand Espace 4: > 2006 Renault Scnic II > 2006 Renault Megane >2006

Parrot reference

For Parrot RKi8400 Parrot UNIKA : PI090020AB
Installation of the Parrot RKi We recommend you to install the Parrot RKi before installing the UNIKA. Make sure the installation is correctly performed by checking if the Good bye message is displayed when you turn off the ignition. Refer to the documentation of your Parrot RKi for more information. Use the DIP switches located on one side of the UNIKA to select the protocol (resistive or CAN Bus / KBus) on which the vehicle is based. Warning: Make sure the UNIKA is not powered before selecting the protocol.

Selecting the protocol

For your car set the DIP this way.
Installing the UNIKA with the Parrot RKi8400
Replace the MKi part on the UNIKA cable by the provided RKi part. Connect the UNIKA between the Parrot RKi8400 and the vehicle wiring. Warning : Connect the ignition to the Parrot car kit if the vehicle is based on a resistive or a K-Bus protocol. Dont connect the ignition if the vehicle is based on a CAN protocol as this signal is supplied by the Parrot UNIKA.
12V ignition is provided by CAN protocol

CAN / KBus protocol

The wires corresponding to the CAN / KBUS protocol must be connected correctly to your car stereos. It is important to follow the wiring diagram for your vehicle.

Defining the mode

If your vehicle is based on a CAN Bus or KBus protocol, the mode (A, B, C or D) is automatically defined. The LED blinks in red and turns green once the mode is defined. Once your UNIKA interface has been fitted, the LED should light up green and should turn amber while pressing a button on your steering wheel. If the LED does not light up, check the power supply connections. If the LED is red or blinks red, check the CAN wire connections.

Checking the wiring

Warning : Once the installation is complete, turn the ignition off until the UNIKA LED switches off. Reset procedure In case of problem or if you have installed the UNIKA interface in another car, reset the UNIKA by holding down the Reset button until the LED turns off (if the vehicle is based on a CAN Bus / KBus protocol) or blinks red (resistive protocol). You can then release the reset button.
CAN Configuration Renault
The wires corresponding to the CAN protocol must be connected correctly to your car stereos CAN information. It is important to follow the wiring diagram for your vehicle. We would advise our customers to have the interface fitted by a professional.

Not used

Color Green White Violet
Description CAN High CAN Low K-BUS
Connect the green wire corresponding to CAN High to pin 2. Connect the white wire corresponding to CAN Low to pin 1.
Programming Parrot UNIKA for your car
If your vehicle is based on a CAN Bus or KBus protocol, the mode (A, B, C or D) is automatically defined. The LED blinks in red and turns green once the mode is defined.
Your system runs on A mode.
Once your UNIKA interface has been fitted, the LED should light up green and should turn amber while pressing a button on your steering wheel. If the LED does not light up, check the power supply connections. If the LED is red or blinks red, check the CAN wire connections.

2 - Features

Depending on the steering wheel control in your vehicle, the UNIKA interface will enable you to take full advantage of the telephone and music functions in 4 different modes: Mode A (4 buttons), Mode B (5 buttons), Mode C (6 buttons) and Mode D (7 buttons).The selection of this mode depends on the protocol of the vehicle. Note : Pictograms on the buttons depend on the model of the vehicles.
Short press 2 short presses Long press Volume Seek

Source Pick up - Hang up

Warning : The mode you will use depends on the number of available buttons and not on the pictograms. For instance, if you have the buttons, you will use the SRC UNIKA in mode B : consider the buttons is replaced by the button.