Childcare KOPILOT User manual

User
Guide

• Read this document carefully before using this device.
• DST America LLC is not responsible for accidents caused by improper use of this device.
• The device must be installed and used in compliance with the instructions and
warnings in the corresponding technical documentation.
• It is recommended that the installation of the device be carried out by professional
personnel.
Kopilot ChildCare is a device that alerts a vehicle's driver to inspect a vehicle for
unintentionally le passengers or children. Once the driver inspects the vehicle and
touches “verified for children”, the system acknowledges the inspection. In case the
vehicle inspection is delayed, the alarm will sound to remind the driver to inspect the
vehicle.
If a driver has problems related to attention, sleep such as apnea or chronic fatigue
medical conditions; consume medicines or foods that alter the natural condition of
attention, sleep or alter behavior or mental capacity in any way, we strongly recommend
that you do not carry out driving tasks. The best way to avoid accidents related to
distraction, drowsiness and / or fatigue is to rest and eat properly. Kopilot ChildCare
should be used as an alert mechanism only.
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/ Table of
Contents
What is Kopilot Childcare?
How does it work
Benefits and Advantages
Parts and accesories
Specifications
Installation
Installation of Module
Wire Harness Installation
Soware Settings
Regional configurations and settings
Advanced configuration and settings
Operation and use
Normal Use
What to do if my inspection is delayed?
What to do if the alarm is triggered?
Care and maintenance of your Kopilot Childcare
Troubleshooting
Help
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/ What is
Kopilot Childcare?
Kopilot ChildCare is an alarm to protect passengers and Children. The
system encourages the vehicle's driver to inspect the vehicle for
unintended le children or passengers.
/ How does it
work?
Kopilot ChildCare comprises a device to be installed on the rear panel of a
bus cabin or in the passenger’s door of van style vehicles. Aer the driver
completes the transportation, the driver must walk toward the rear of the
vehicle inspecting for passengers who may still be on-board. Once the
driver reaches the rear, must press the contactless button labeled
“Verified for Children”. In case the inspection is delayed, an audible alarm
will sound to remind the driver to peorm or complete the inspection.
Many Departments of Child Cares encourages transportation facilities to
implement a log or techniques to count how many passengers enters a
vehicle and assure the same quantity of passengers are out of the vehicle
once the transportation operation has ended. Kopilot ChildCare complies
with the requirements to be used in the United States. Please consult your
Department of Families and Child Care for more information.
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Helps to prevent accidents related to unintended le passengers
and children inside a vehicle.
Save lives. Every year people die of heatstroke for been le or
trapped in a hot car. We care for people and specially the most
vulnerable to escape of this situation.
One device that fits all. We designed Kopilot ChildCare to work in
most of the current vehicle’s series and models. You don’t need to
buy dierent devices. One single device model can be used for most
vehicles.
Just fit the module and connect the wires. We want to make it easy
for you. That is why we only have one module and one connector to
plug.
Yes, one module contains everything! Forget about installing
additional switches or boxes. Kopilot ChildCare contains everything
in one single module.
Anti-Covid ready. The module contains a contactless button to
acknowledge the inspection. This is how we protect you and your
family.
Everything in the box: A 45 feet cable has been included.
/ Benefits and
advantages
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/ Parts and
accesories
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Module
• Alarms the driver to inspect the vehicle
• Only visible element in vehicle’s cabin
• Must be installed in the rear side
• Works on +12V or +24V vehicles.
• Easy to setup. Just choose your Region
• Contactless button. Color Green
Wire harness
• 45 feet long. No additional cable needed
• Easy connect
• Automotive grade
Electrical accessories
• Fuse holder
• Fuse
• Wire connectors
• Mounting screws
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/ Specifications
Type of vehicles
Type of alarm
Inspection delay window
Non-contact button
Inputs
Outputs
Conmutations
Vehicles with +12V or +24V Batteries.
Audible 85dB in cabin.
1 - 255 seconds. Soware
configurable.
Yes. 0.5 - 0.75 inch.
Input 1: Engine Start or Alternator.
Input 2: User configurable
Input 3: User configurable
Voltage: 0V to + Battery.
Output 1: Horn relay
Output 2: User configurable
Output 3: User configurable
Voltage: 0v to +Battery.
Max current: 500mA.
1 USB C connector
Outputs are capable to
communicate with GPS monitoring
devices
Warning: Please do not exceed the maximum parameters. In case
a higher current is needed in an output, please use an external
relay. Device may malfunction if any specification is exceeded.
Warranty voids if a specification is exceeded.
For more information, please send an email to
[e-mail]

/ Installation
/ Basic Installation
Warning: Despite we designed Kopilot ChildCare to be easily
install, it is highly recommended that this installation must only be
peormed by professional or instructed personnel. An electrical
vehicular technician or similar might be qualified to peorm the
task.
- For updated installation manuals, schematics, information or
frequently asked questions, please visit:
www.drivekopilot.com/childcare
- For your safety, disconnect the vehicle’s battery before starting
the electrical connections.
- Use personal protection equipment especially glasses and hand
gloves.
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PART NUMBER
2020R502
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2020R503
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DESCRIPTION
Kopilot Childcare Module
Mounting Screws
Wire Harness
Electrical Connectors
Fuse Holder with Fuse
Ring Connector
Items marked as “-” are all include in part number 2020R504 Installation Kit.
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Engine
Alternator

/ Installation of
module
Selection of installation place:
It is recommended to install in a dry place protected of the rain, leakage
or any other fluid. Install in the upper location where only a responsible
person could access the device. Keel away of hot places as exhaust or any
other. Don’t install over other electrical devices or wires.
Don’t install if the suace is loose or could shake out of normal
Bus: Always install in the rear of the passenger’s cabin.
Van: Always install in the rear side of the passenger’s door.
Use 2 units of mounting screws (2) and fix the module (1).
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To make all electrical connections it is extremely recommended to
disconnect the positive wire from the battery. For vehicles witch master
switch, please switch o the master.
Locate the connector of the wire harness and plug it in to the module. Next
step is to guide the cable to the engine compartment.
Extend the cable through a safe route. As a guide the lights dome of the
cabin has a route to the front of the vehicle that could be used.
Cut the excess of cable if any.
/ Wire Harness
Installation
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A
B
Engine
Compartment*
Kopilot
Childcare
Module
*The position of the engine compartment
depends on the model and type of vehicle
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CAUTION
Wear protective
equipment

Peel o around 3 feet of cable cover from the (3) wire harness end. Locate
the red cable and use the electrical connector (4) to attach it to the fuse
holder (5) cable. Use the other end of the fuse holder (5) and crimp the ring
terminal (6). Connect the ring terminal to the bolt of the battery (+)
connector.
Locate the black cable and use the ring terminal (6) to connect it to the
bolt of the battery (-).
Locate the yellow cable and use the ring terminal (6) to connect it to the
signal of the alternator. Usually this signal is labeled as “R”.
Make the electrical connections:
Note: The yellow cable (Input 1) is used for the device to detect
the engine is running. This cable can be also connected it to a
dierent part such as the key switch (ON position).
You can now reconnect the power on the vehicle following safety
procedures.
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Yellow
Black
Red
Alternator
Battery

/ Soware Settings
Once the device is installed, a soware configuration must be peormed.
Please visit www.drivekopilot.com/childcare to download the newest
version of the soware.
Open the Kopilot App. If prompted to update the soware version, click
Yes. The Soware will update to the latest version.
Plug in a USB C cable to computer and the device. If prompted to update
the firmware version, click Yes. The Device will update to the latest version.
In Settings, select Basic.
Click Write.
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/ Regional
configurations and
settings
Kopilot ChildCare can apply regional configurations and Settings for some
locations.
To download the electrical schematic to apply any Regional
Configuration, please visit www.drivekopilot.com/childcare to download
the recommended electrical connections required in your region.
You can also choose a Country and a Region in the Kopilot App and press
the button “See Connections”
To facilitate connections to the user, a view of the device and cables is
shown, according to the settings applied. Example USA, Florida:
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POWER
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INPUTS
OUTPUTS
Red
Black
Yellow
Blue
Green
Orange
Gray
White
Battery +
GND
Engine
N/A
N/A
Horn Relay
N/A
N/A
Kopilot Childcare
File About
FW: 1.0
HW: 1.0
Basic
Region
Advanced
Configuration
DownloadRead Write
See Connections
Country
Region
USB Comm

/ Advanced
configurations and
settings
/ Operation and Use
Advanced configurations and Settings allow an expert user to modify the
inputs and outputs of the device.
This functionality can be used to add more functions to the device. Many
integrators will use the advanced configurations to communicate the GPS
system and the Kopilot ChildCare.
Kopilot ChildCare is simple and friendly to use.
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/ Normal Use
Turn on the engine
Drive and / or transport the passengers
Turn o the engine
Inspect the vehicle for le passenger inside
Wave your hand close to the module until you hear a beep.
Typically, your hand must be closer than 0.75 inch from the device.
Well done! You acknowledge you inspected the vehicle.
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/ What to do if my inspection
is delayed?
If you need more time to peorm the vehicle inspection, please turn on the
engine. When you are ready, turn o the engine and peorm Normal Use
in page 14.
/ What to do if the alarm is
triggered?
An alarm is triggered when the inspection is not acknowledged in the
Kopilot ChildCare. To deactivate the alarm, please wave your hand in
Kopilot ChildCare or follow Normal Use in page 14.
You have received a device carefully manufactured. As every electronic
device, please follow the following recommendations:
- Avoid excess vibration when installing in loose panels.
- Use a good screwdriver to fix the module
- Don’t hit the device
- Don’t clean with water. If dust is present, use a cotton or microfiber cloth
to clean the device.
- Secure the wire harness with tie raps or similar to avoid vibration that
can possibly break the cables.
- Do not try to disassemble the module. There are not serviceable parts
inside.
- Check your vehicle periodically to proper electrical conditions.
/ Care and
maintenance of your
Kopilot Childcare

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/ Troubleshooting
Check the fuse.
Check the connector and tight it is necessary.
Check for cut cable.
With the help of a multimeter, measure voltage in the pins 1 and 2 of
the connector. Must be close to Battery voltage.
Contact Customer Care Center.
Check if the LED changes from Yellow to Blue when the engine is
switch from On to O.
Check the yellow cable for continuity from alternator (or key switch)
to the device.
With the help of a multimeter, measure voltage in the pins 3 of the
connector. Must change from 0V to Battery Voltage when the engine
turns on.
Using the Kopilot App, changes the settings to basic. Please read
Soware Settings in page 12
Contact Customer Care Center.
My device does not turn on
My device does not trigger the alarm
Check the USB C cable for broken parts.
Grant access to Kopilot App in your computer to the USB ports.
Download the latest soware
www.drivekopilot.com/customercenter/
Check if the device is powered. The LED must be Green or Yellow.
Contact Customer Care Center.
Use the Kopilot App to apply a Regional or Advanced settings. Please
read chapter Regional configurations and Settings and Advanced
configurations and settings in pages 13 and 14.
In the Kopilot App press “READ” and then press “See Connections”
and check you have connected everything as displayed.
With the help of a multimeter, measure voltage in the pin 7 of the
connector. Must change from 0V to Battery Voltage when the alarm
is triggered.
Contact Customer Care Center,
My device cannot communicate with the Kopilot App
My device is installed and working but does not horn

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Need more help?
Check the Frequently Asked Questions to find for additional information:
https://www.drivekopilot.com/childcare-faq/
Don’t hesitate to contact us for more assistance. Please email us to
[e-mail]
Find more technical resources in our Customer Care Center
www.drivekopilot.com/custormercenter/
A connected light (or similar) to output 2 or output 3
does not turn on when triggered
Use the Kopilot App to apply a Regional or Advanced settings. Please
read Regional configurations and Settings and Advanced
configurations and settings in pages 13 and 14.
In the Kopilot App press “READ” and then press “See Connections”
and check you have connected everything as displayed.
With the help of a multimeter, measure voltage in the pin that
corresponds in the connector. Must change from 0V to Battery
Voltage when the event is triggered.
Contact Customer Care Center

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DST America LLC
5401 West Kennedy Boulevard
Suite 100
33609-2457
Tampa, FL
For more information visit:
www.drivekopilot.com/childcare
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