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Autoplugin RCP — Advanced Heater Remote Control


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

Autoplugin RCP uses permanent connection to vehicle wiring and controls heater via CAN-bus.
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Compatibility Models, factory equipped with Eberspächer Hydronic fuel-fired heaters B5WS and D5WS:

  • Ford Focus 2 2004—2011
  • Ford Focus C-Max 2003—2006
  • Ford C-Max 2006—2010
  • Ford Kuga 2008—2012
    Implementation Electronic module for embedded installation
    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 button
  • Heater immediate start Dashboard button We offer original Ford button with windscreen or back glass heating logo and built-in LED, as option. It can be silver or dark gray, with red lighting only.
  • Heater immediate stop
  • One-time disabling of
    the boost heat mode
  • One-time enabling of
    the boost heat mode
  • Boost extension
    Control of boost heat mode
  • Permanent enabling / disabling of boost heat mode by additionally installed switch button
  • 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 not included
  • 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 not included
  • Boost extension by additional button after the engine is switched off
    Button not included
  • 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
  • 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 unsuccessful start by turn signals 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 external indicator, as is LED, built-in to Ford button
    Indicator not included
  • 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 to control boost heat mode by additional switch button
  • 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
  • Programmable status output to control other vehicle's modules while FFH operates, not available by CAN-bus (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
  • 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
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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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