Autoplugin RCP-B1 User manual

Autoplugin RCP-B1
Installation Manual
Rev A

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
X1 X2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Battery+
Autoplugin RCP-B1
to heater turning on
scheme
to ventilation turning
on scheme
to schemeturning off
Figure 1
CAN bus
15А*
85
86
30
87
Relay1
Climatic
module
*
to the contact 85 of Relay1
to the outputX2.8
for specialized RC
connection
White
Black Red
Yellow
Bro wn
Blue
Grey
Green
Orange
Yellow
Grey
Orange
Blue
Brown-white
Green-yellow Red-w hite
Brown
Wh ite-blue
Outer
indicator
Additional devices control
Feedback for
remote control

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1) Permanent connection schemes
·General connection scheme (fig.1, page 2)
Explanations to the scheme:
oThe additional relay connection (Relay 1 at the figure) may be required for
some models of E-series:
* is a contact number 4 (red-yellow wire) for BMW X1,
* is a contact number 1 (red-white wire) for BMW X5/X6
oOptional elements are outlined by dashes
·Connection of the inputs Heater ± and Ventilation±
You can connect and use a set of devices as a remote control for the fuel-fired
heater: specialized heater remotes (such as Telestart, EasyStart, Smart Start),
automotive GSM-modules, etc.
If the remote control has output channels with short impulses given in active state, it
is possible to apply the schemes at fig. 2-6. The remote control with two
independent channels can separately turn the heater on and off.
oThe fig.2 presents the scheme of turning the heater on by the impulse of
positive polarity. The fig.3 presents the scheme of turning the heater on by
the impulse of negative polarity.
Green
Blue X1
3
4
to RC
RCP
Ground
X1
3
4
Battery+
to RC
Green
Blue
RCP
Figure 2 Figure 3
oThe fig.4 presents the scheme of turning ventilation on by the impulse of
positive polarity. The fig.5 presents the scheme of turning ventilation on
by the impulse of negative polarity.
White
Grey X1
1
2
to RC
RCP
Ground
X1
1
2
Battery+
to RC
White
Grey
RCP
Figure 4 Figure 5

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oThe scheme of heater/ventilation turning off by the impulse of negative
polarity
Figure 6
·Connection of inputs Heater_RC and Ventilation_RC
oThe inputs are intended for connection of specialized remote controls such
as DEFA Smart Start, Hydronic Easy Start, Webasto Telestart. If direct
connection of remote control’s output line to an input is not functional, the
scheme at the fig.7 can be applied.
8586
30
87 to X1 7 of
RCP Can
.
to RC
Relay
Ground
Battery+
Figure 7
oSome GSM modules can control external device by the means of inner
relay. These may be connected to RCP by the scheme at the fig.8
Battery+
GSM
to X1 7 of
RCP Can
.
Relay
Figure 8

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·Alerts receiving
If remote control unit has got inputs to obtain information about the heater
operation, they can be connected to the RCP’s outputs Alert_1 and Alert_2. These
outputs are negative polarity ones. Therefore if remote control unit has got inputs of
positive polarity, it needs to apply matching circuits (with relay ex.).
Events given on the outputs Alert_1 and Alert_2 are adjusted by the settings 7.3 and
7.4 accordingly.
2) Installation procedure
·General recommendations
It is highly recommended to disconnect the battery before making connections to
the wiring. Note that the battery disconnection may reset the power windows
settings, heater settings, etc. See car’s User Manual for details.
·Detach climate-control’s faceplate from central console
·Find place inside the dashboard to install the module (mounted on double-
sided tape).
·Connect the module to the wiring according to the scheme at the fig.1.
Connect the module to the receiver unit of remote control, according to the
schemes at the figures 3-9. Make task specific connections if necessary.
The module is powered and connects to the CAN-bus wires beside the
climate-control’s connectors using quick splice connectors (supplied). Twist
the brown and brown-white wires of the module’s connector X2 to the pair
before making connections. It is not recommended to lengthen these
module’s wires.
·Connect both connectors to the module (X2 should be connected first)
·Connect the car’s battery
·Turn the ignition on to let the module get information from CAN-bus. Wait
until the LED goes off.
·Test heater start from remote controller or a car’s key.
·Fix the module using double-sided adhesive tape
·Adjust the module in Setup mode if necessary. Make notes in the
programming table of User Manual about adjustments
·Attach climate-control’s faceplate to its place

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3) Troubleshooting
If a run-time error occurs during heater operation, RCP informs about error code
with LED flashing. The number of flashes in series corresponds to the error code.
See table 5 for the codes description and possible solutions.
Table 5
Error
Code
Error
Description
Possible Reasons of
Error Appearance
Solutions
2
No answer
from the
heater
followed
the start
command
No heater control in
iDrive menu available
Change car configuration by the
means of dealer equipment
On-board electronics has
detected that battery
voltage is too low to start
the heater
Charge battery with special
charger (or start engine to
charge)
Fuel level in the tank is
close to empty (“Fuel
Low” warning indicator
is lighting in CIP)
Refuel the car
The heater is blocked
Try to start the heater from
iDrive menu. If it not started to
burn, check for fuel and coolant
quality (especially at extreme
cold temperatures) and possible
heater’s exhaust system
clogging by snow. Then
unblock the heater using special
equipment
3
Battery low
The module has
determined that the
battery voltage at heater
startup or during heater
operation is below the
specified settings 3.1
and 3.2
Charge battery with special
charger (or start engine to
charge) or cancel 3.1/3.2
settings
4
Time limits
exceeded
Time limit for
autonomous operation of
the heater has achieved
(with active setting 2.1.2
- 2.1.9)
Run the engine. It is
recommended to have trips
between heater operation cycles
longer than heater operation
cycles
5
Unsuccess-
ful start
The heater switched off
spontaneously at startup
Make diagnostics of the heater
if the error appears again
6
Operation
cycle too
The heater was switched
off spontaneously with
Make diagnostics of the heater
if the error appears again

7
short
operating time of less
than 20 minutes
8
CAN-bus
error
There is a problem with
connection of the
module to the CAN-bus
Check for the module’s cables
connection
9
Settings
error
Settings have been
incorrectly stored in
RCP’s memory
Reset the settings (8.1.1),
readjust RCP
11
Heater no
connection
The heater is unplugged
from CAN-bus or is out
of order
Make diagnostics of the heater

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Glossary
CAN - Control Area Network (digital network for data transfer in vehicles)
RCP - Remote Control Plug-in (electronic module for the heater remote control)
CIP - Combined Instrument Panel
BHM or Boost Heat Mode – operational mode of the heater, when it operates
together with the engine to help the engine and the interior warm up more
quickly.
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