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Autoplugin RCP — Advanced Heater Remote Control

Autoplugin RCP module

Autoplugin RCP is interface module between Ford factory equipped fuel-fired heater (FFH)
and control device. It allows to connect almost any convenient remote control to FFH.

Autoplugin RCP uses permanent or quick (plug-n-play) connection to the wiring
and controls the heater via CAN-bus.
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Compatibility Models, factory equipped with Eberspächer Hydronic fuel-fired heaters
BE5WS and D5WS:
  		• Ford Focus 3 2010—2014
  		• Ford Kuga 2 2012—...
  		• Ford C-Max 2 2010—...
  		• Ford Grand C-Max 2010—...
    Implementation Electronic module for embedded installation
  • Hidden plug-n-play connection into the OBD-II service connector
  • Hidden easy permanent connection to the service connector wires
        with quick splice connectors
  • Hidden permanent connection to the car wiring
    		•  OBD2 plug icon
    Possibility to use
    as a remote control
    Alarm key icon Ford radio key icon Special remote GSM module icon
    Alarm Remote
    Control ♦
    Not included    		 Ford Key Any Special
    Remote ♦
    Not included    		 GSM Module ♦
    Additional GSM-module required
    Main functions
    of FFH control
  		• Immediate start of FFH by remote
  		• Immediate stop of FFH by remote
  		• Boost heat mode extended control
    Possibility of FFH control
    by the optional button ♦
  		• Heater immediate start
  		• Heater immediate stop
  		• One-time disabling of the boost heat mode
  		• One-time enabling of the boost heat mode
    Control of boost heat mode (TDCi only)
  		• Permanent enabling / disabling of boost heat mode in settings
     boost heat mode enabled by delivery
  		• One-time disabling of boost heat mode by additional button before engine start ♦
    Button is option
  		• One-time enabling of boost heat mode by additional button before engine start in case of permanent disabling by switch button or by settings ♦
    Button is option
  		• Boost heat start disabling in the case if coolant temperature is higher than programmed one
      adjustable    off by defaullt

    Temperature can be adjusted within:
  • can be left unprogrammed to operate as designed by manufacturer
  • more than +20 °C
  • more than +30 °C
  • more than +40 °C
  • more than +50 °C
  • more than +60 °C
  • more than +65 °C
  • more than +70 °C
  • more than +75 °C
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    Errors reset (unblocking) Function lets clear FFH errors. It can be used unlimited times, but only for one vehicle
    Indication
  		• Indication of FFH successful start by turn signals indicators in the rear-view mirrors
     adjustable    off by defaullt
  		• Indication of FFH operation by direction indicators in the rear-view mirrors (every 3 / 5 /10 seconds)
     adjustable    off by defaullt
  		• Indication of FFH run-time errors by indicator, built-in to optional Ford button
    Button is option
  		• Indication of FFH run-time errors by built-in indicator
    Inputs & Outputs ♦
  		• Separate inputs to FFH start and stop, controlled by short impulses of positive or negative polarity
  		• Additional input to FFH start / stop by specialized remote (Defa Smart Start, Telestart, Easy Start, GSM Module)
  		• Input for additional button connection to FFH control
  		• Input/output pare for disabling of sensitive shock or volume alarm sensors, while FFH working
  		• Two programmable outputs for notification of FFH working. A variety of signals can be given on these outputs:
  • Heater has started
  • Heater started to heat
  • Heater stopped
  • Engine is warm
  • Heater doesn't start
  • Heater error
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  		• Programmable status output to control vehicle's modules, not available by CAN-bus, during FFH operation (climate control module switching off in order to save battery energy, indication for vehicles not equipped by turners in rearview mirrors, etc.):
  • Heater operates
  • Heater operates autonomously (without engine)
  • Engine runs (potential signal)
  • Engine runs (RPM signal)
  • Ventilation switched on while FFH operates autonomously
  • Ventilation switched off while FFH operates autonomously
  • Signal to indicate of FFH operation by all vehicle's direction indicators,
        through alarm button
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    Main Battery Protection
    from Discharging
  		• Monitoring and limitation of time of autonomous work of FFH
  		• Monitoring of battery voltage before FFH start. It includes heater start cancel and error indication in case of low voltage.
     adjustable    off by defaullt
  		• Monitoring of battery voltage while FFH operates. It includes heater shutting off and error indication in case of low voltage.
     adjustable    off by defaullt
    Control method Via CAN-bus
    Setup method
  		• By vehicle's power windows control button
  		• By additionally installed button (can be offered as option) ♦
    Power Consumption
    1.5 mA
    Dimensions & weight Size and weight
    Environmental Requirements Working temperatures: -40 °C ... +85 °C
    What's in the box
  		• Module
  		• Installation set
  		• Documentation
    ♦ This functions can be used only with permanent connection to the car wiring
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    Webasto and Telestart are registered trademark of Webasto AG; Hydronic and Easy Start are registered trademark of J. Eberspächer GmbH; Defa and Smart Start are registered trademark of DEFA Automotive; Ford, Focus, Mondeo, C-Max and Kuga are registered trademark of Ford Motor Company; Volvo, S60, S80, V70, XC90 are registered trademark of Volvo Car Corporation.
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