DETROIT Optimized Idle User manual

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Optimized Idle User Manual
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Table of Contents
California Proposition 65 Warning and Engine Idle Notice......................... 3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN................................................................................. 3
TECHNICAL SUPPORT.............................................................................. 3
ABOUT THIS MANUAL............................................................................. 3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS............................................................................ 4
INTRODUCTION TO OPTIMIZED IDLE.................................................. 5
OPERATING OPTIMIZED IDLE................................................................. 6
ENGINE MODE............................................................................................... 7
THERMOSTAT MODE (WITH THE OPTIONAL OPTIMIZED IDLE
THERMOSTAT).............................................................................................. 8
Continuous Run Condition and Extended Idle Condition............................. 8
Continuous Run Condition............................................................................ 9
Extended Idle Condition................................................................................ 9
DRIVE AWAY................................................................................................ 10
THERMOSTAT OPERATION.................................................................... 11
BASIC BUTTON FUNCTION................................................................... 11
SETTING THE DESIRED SET POINT..................................................... 13
SELECTING THE HEATING OR COOLING MODE.............................. 13
SELECTING THE COMFORT ZONE....................................................... 13
SELECTING ENGLISH OR METRIC UNITS.......................................... 14
THERMOSTAT OPERATION FLOW CHARTS..................................... 15
OPERATING INFORMATION................................................................... 19
PASSWORD PROTECTION FOR THERMOSTAT SETTINGS............. 19
PROGRAMMING LIMITS AND NEW PASSWORD.............................. 19
Password Entry............................................................................................ 20
Setting Limits for Continuous Run Condition............................................. 20
Setting the Minimum Comfort Zone........................................................... 21
Setting the Minimum Cool Mode Temperature Limit................................. 22
Setting the Maximum Heat Mode Temperature Limit................................ 22
Modifying the Password.............................................................................. 23
THERMOSTAT CARE................................................................................. 24
OPTIMIZED IDLE INTEGRATION WITH ParkSmart™...................... 25
Optimized Idle Integration with ParkSmart™............................................. 25
CUSTOMER ACCESSIBLE PARAMETERS............................................ 26
Customer Accessible Parameters................................................................. 26
GLOSSARY.................................................................................................... 28
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California Proposition 65 Warning and Engine Idle
Notice
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Although every
effort was made to ensure that the most current information is made available to
you, Detroit Diesel Corporation makes no claims, written or implied, as to the
validity of the information contained at time of purchase.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you have difficulties operating Optimized Idle®, contact Detroit Diesel
Technical Service.
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual is designed to be used like any reference book. Please take a few
moments to read and familiarize yourself with the basic operation of Optimized
Idle.
An understanding of Optimized Idle concepts and terminology will be useful in
obtaining the most benefit from this product. Brief definitions of the terminology
used with Optimized Idle and throughout this manual can be found in the glossary.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When active, the Optimized Idle system automatically stops and restarts the engine.
The alarm will sound briefly prior to any Optimized Idle engine.
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INTRODUCTION TO OPTIMIZED IDLE
Optimized Idle with DDEC software reduces engine idle time by running the
engine only when required. Optimized Idle is a system which automatically stops
and restarts the engine to accomplish the following:
• Keep the engine oil temperature between factory set limits
• Keep the battery charged
• Keep the cab/sleeper or passenger area at the desired temperature (using the
optional thermostat)
Idle time and fuel savings information is available through DDEC Reports. Other
benefits include overall reduction in exhaust emissions and noise, and improved
starter and engine life (by starting a warm engine and eliminating starting aids).
The system also reduces dead batteries due to electrical loads, such as refrigerators
or satellite systems. Optimized Idle operates in one of two modes:
• Engine Mode
• Thermostat Mode (includes the same features as Engine Mode)
Engine Mode is used to keep the battery charged and the engine oil temperature
between factory set limits. The Optimized Idle Active Light is illuminated
whenever Engine Mode is active.
Thermostat Mode is used to keep the cab/sleeper (on--highway truck) and
passenger area (coach) at the desired temperature and maintain the Engine Mode
parameters. The optional thermostat must be turned ON for Thermostat Mode to be
active. The Optimized Idle Active Light is illuminated whenever Thermostat Mode
is active.
DDEC software allows the engine brakes to be turned on during shutdown. The
amount of engine braking is determined by the dash--mounted engine brake
switches. Braking during shutdown reduces cab shake.
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OPERATING OPTIMIZED IDLE
The following conditions must be met to activate Optimized Idle:
• The ignition switch must be in the “ON” position and the engine idling
• Hood, cab, or engine compartment door(s) closed
• Transmission in neutral and in high--range (if equipped)
• Park brake set
• Idle Shutdown Timer must be enabled
NOTE: Keep vehicle park brake properly maintained.
If this vehicle is equipped with Cruise Control, the Cruise Master Switch must be
moved to the “ON” position after the vehicle is idling and the above conditions are
set. If the Cruise Master Switch is on prior to the vehicle idling, turn it to “OFF.”
Turn the Cruise Master Switch to “ON” after the vehicle is idling and the above
conditions are met.
NOTE: To disable Optimized Idle, turn off the ignition, turn the Cruise
Master Switch OFF, or use the drive away feature (Section 6, Refer to
section "DRIVE AWAY"). If the engine is not running, pressing the clutch
(optional) will disable Optimized Idle. The Optimized Idle active light is on
when Optimized Idle is active.
NOTE: The transmission lever should not be moved while Optimized Idle is
active, since this could disable Optimized Idle. If the lever is moved, verify
that the transmission is not in gear and that Optimized Idle is still active.
The engine compartment alarm sounds briefly prior to any Optimized Idle engine
start. After Optimized Idle starts the engine, the speed will be increase to the
parameterized target RPM (default = 1000, 900 if equipped with Clean Idle option).
Once the above conditions are met:
• The Optimized Idle active light will flash
• The active light will stop flashing and stay on after the idle shutdown timer
expires
The Optimized Idle active light flashing indicates that Optimized Idle will begin
operation after the idle shutdown timer expires. When the active light stops flashing
and stays on (after the idle shutdown timer expires) the operator can no longer use
other DDEC features, including the foot pedal. This condition continues until the
park brake is released, the hood or engine compartment door(s) is opened, the
transmission is put in gear, or the Cruise Switch is turned off. Optimized Idle may
continue to run the engine to warm--up the engine, or heat (cool) the interior.
Optimized Idle will shut down the engine when the battery voltage, engine
temperature, or cab temperature values are met. The engine will restart only when
the ECM determines that the engine needs to start to charge the battery, warm the
engine, or heat (cool) the interior.
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ENGINE MODE
Optimized Idle will stop and restart the engine only as necessary, to keep engine
temperature between 60°F (16°C) and 104°F (40°C) (factory set limits) and to keep
the battery charged. When Optimized Idle starts due to low battery voltage (less
than 12.2 V on a 12 V system, the engine will run for a minimum of two hours.
For Engine Mode to function, all of the conditions listed at the beginning of Section
3, Refer to section "OPERATING OPTIMIZED IDLE" must be met. Use the
following procedure to start Engine Mode:
1. Start the engine and let it remain idling.
a. Close and secure the hood, cab or engine compartment door(s).
b. Put the transmission in neutral and in high-range (if equipped).
c. Apply the parking brakes.
2. If you have Cruise Control, turn the Cruise Master Switch to the "ON"
position. If the switch is on, turn it off and on after the vehicle is idling.
3. The Optimized Idle active light flashes.
NOTE: If the engine does not start after the second Optimized Idle attempt,
or if the vehicle moves while Optimized Idle is enabled, the Amber Warning
Lamp (AWL) will turn on to indicate that Optimized Idle has been disabled
(active light will turn off). The ignition must be turned to the "OFF" position,
the engine restarted, and the conditions in the beginning of Section 3, Refer
to section "OPERATING OPTIMIZED IDLE" met in order to enable
Optimized Idle.
4. When the idle shut down timer expires, the Optimized Idle light will stop
blinking and remain on. The engine will stop and restart as needed.
Optimized Idle is now in Engine Mode.
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THERMOSTAT MODE (WITH THE OPTIONAL
OPTIMIZED IDLE THERMOSTAT)
This mode allows the operator to set the desired interior temperature and maintain
Engine Mode parameters.
For additional thermostat features, Refer to section "THERMOSTAT
OPERATION". The Optimized Idle thermostat is used to determine when the
engine needs to restart to maintain the interior temperature. For Thermostat Mode
to function, all of the conditions listed in the beginning of Section 3, Refer to
section "OPERATING OPTIMIZED IDLE" must be met. Use the following
procedure to start Thermostat Mode:
1. Start the engine and let it remain idling.
a. Close and secure the hood cab, or engine compartment door(s).
b. Put the transmission in neutral and in high-range (if equipped).
c. Apply the parking brake.
2. If you have cruise control, turn the cruise master switch to the "ON" position.
If the switch is on, turn it off and on after the vehicle is idling.
3. The Optimized Idle active light flashes.
4. Set the heater or air conditioning to maximum. Set the heater or A/C fan
controls on the dash and sleeper area to high. This will minimize engine run
time.
5. Turn the thermostat on by pressing any button on the display.
6. Select cool or heat by pressing the buttons. This must match the setting on
the heating and A/C controls set in step 4.
7. Set the desired interior temperature.
8. Optimized Idle will now stop and restart the engine, only when required, to
keep the interior at the desired temperature. When the interior requires
heating or cooling, the (heat) or (cool) icon will flash.
NOTE: If the engine does not start after the second Optimized Idle attempt,
or if the vehicle moves while Optimized Idle is enabled, the Amber Warning
Lamp (AWL) will turn on to indicate that Optimized Idle has been disabled
(active light will turn off). The ignition must be turned to "OFF", the engine
restarted, and the conditions in the beginning of Section 3, Refer to section
"OPERATING OPTIMIZED IDLE"met in order to enable Optimized Idle.
9. When the engine starts, it will ramp up to increase to the parameterized
target RPM (default = 1000, 900 if equipped with Clean Idle option) and the
fan and accessories will turn on approximately 30 seconds after the engine
starts. To turn off the thermostat and exit the Thermostat Mode, press and
hold the mode button for 3 seconds. Optimized Idle is now in Engine Mode.
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Continuous Run Condition and Extended Idle Condition
Under normal conditions, the engine will cycle on and off to keep the interior at the
desired temperature. Two automatic conditions which help keep the operator
comfortable and reduce engine cycling are described in the next sections.
Continuous Run Condition
This condition allows the engine to run continuously if the outside temperature
parameter exceeds the parameterized limits (hot and cold) and the thermostat set
point can not be met (factory default is 25°F (-4.00°C) for cool mode and 90°F
(32°C) for heat mode). When the thermostat is in the Continuous Run Condition,
the temperature icon will flash along with the heat or cool icon.
Extended Idle Condition
NOTE: If Optimized Idle enters the extended idle condition, it may be an
indication that the heat or cool setting on the thermostat does not match the
vehicle heating or cooling system setting. It could also be an indication of
low freon, blockage in the heater system, or system tampering.
If the Continuous Run Condition is not needed and the thermostat set point is not
met within 45 minutes, the engine will shut down for 15 minutes, restart and run for
15 minutes. This 15 minute on and off cycle will continue until the thermostat set
point is reached or until the thermostat is turned off.
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DRIVE AWAY
Drive away disables Optimized Idle and allows the vehicle to be driven without
cycling the ignition. Drive away allows the use of DDEC features such as Variable
Speed Governor (VSG) or cruise VSG.
When the engine is running with Optimized Idle active:
1. Release the parking brake, put the transmission into gear, or turn off the Cruise
Switch.
2. Let the engine return to base idle. When the engine returns to base idle the active
light will turn off.
If the engine is not running:
1. Start the engine.
2. Release the parking brake, put the transmission into gear, or turn off the Cruise
Switch, and the active light will turn off. The operator may now use all DDEC
features.
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THERMOSTAT OPERATION
The optional thermostat is used to determine if the interior needs heating or
cooling. Figure 1 shows the thermostat and icons.
BASIC BUTTON FUNCTION
Button names and symbols printed on the front of the thermostat module are for the
primary functions. If any of the system parameters are changed, values are saved
when or is pressed or when the display automatically returns to the main
screen. The display will then show the cab/sleeper temperature.
Table 1.
Up button: Increases the set point, comfort zone, password, and continuous
run limits.
Down button: Decreases the set point, comfort zone, password, and
continuous run limits.
Cool/Heat button: Selects either heating or cooling operation. This must
match the setting of the tractor heating/air conditioning controls. It will also
return the user to the main display when pressed.
Mode button: Scrolls through the various functions and can be used to set
desired values.
Figure 1. Optimized Idle Buttons and Icons
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Table 2.
Up button Temperature in
Fahrenheit indicator
Down button Temperature in
Celsius indicator
Temperature bulb
icon
Cooling mode
indicator
Upper value icon Heating mode
indicator
Lower value icon Mode button
Password mode icon
for DDC distributors
Cool/Heat selection
button
Temperature display Outside Temperature
Parameter
This is the Main Display
Figure 2. The Main Display
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When the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position, the cab thermostat is ready
for use. Pressing any button will turn the thermostat on and enable the thermostat
mode. The display will show the cab temperature (in °F or °C) and the last heating
or cooling mode ( or ) selected. The or icon may be flashing to
indicate that the cab/sleeper requires heating or cooling.
To turn off the thermostat and exit Thermostat Mode, press and hold for three
(3) seconds. Optimized idle is now in Engine Mode.
SETTING THE DESIRED SET POINT
This section describes how to set the desired interior temperature. There are
different temperature set points for the heating mode and cooling mode.
1. Press up or down button, the display will flash the current set point and
show:
a. The upper value icon, with the arrow flashing, for the heating set point.
b. The lower value icon, with the arrow flashing, for the cooling set
point.
2. Press the up or down button to increase or decrease the set point. Holding the
up or down button causes the digits to increase or decrease rapidly.
3. Release the up or down button and the interior temperature display will
return in three seconds and the set point will be stored in memory.
SELECTING THE HEATING OR COOLING MODE
With the Main Display showing the interior temperature, press the Cool/Heat
selection button until the desired icon is showing. The Cooling Mode indicator icon
indicates the cooling mode, the Heating Mode indicator icon indicates the heating
mode.
This setting must match the setting of the vehicle heating/cooling system.
NOTE: Improper selection of the heating mode or cooling mode could
cause Optimized Idle to enter the extended idle condition. At that point, the
engine will run for 45 minutes, then stop and restart at 15 minute intervals
until the thermostat set point is reached or until the thermostat is turned off
or the proper heat or cool mode is selected.
SELECTING THE COMFORT ZONE
The Comfort Zone is the number of degrees (Celsius or Fahrenheit) from the
Optimized Idle thermostat set point before the interior temperature is low or high
enough to indicate that the engine needs to heat or cool the vehicle. The larger the
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Comfort Zone, the longer the time between Thermostat Mode engine starts. The
operator may select one of three different Comfort Zones, 4°F (2°C),7°F (4°C), or
10°F (6°C).
Select a Comfort Zone as follows:
1. Press the mode until the Temperature bulb icon displays with the arrows
flashing. The display flashes the current Comfort Zone selected.
2. Use the up or down button or to select a Comfort Zone setting.
NOTE: When the up or down button is released, the new value will be set
when the display returns to the Main Display (interior temperature) after five
seconds or when the Cool/Heat selection button or Mode button is pressed.
3. Press the Cool/Heat selection button to return to the main display or press
the Mode button to select metric or English units.
SELECTING ENGLISH OR METRIC UNITS
The thermostat will display the temperature in either Fahrenheit (F) or Celsius (C).
Press the Mode button until only the Fahrenheit or Celsius icon is flashing. Press
the Up or Down button to change to the desired units. The thermostat returns to the
main display five seconds after the button is released or when the Cool/Heat
selection button is pressed.
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THERMOSTAT OPERATION FLOW CHARTS
The following flow charts show the thermostat operation (see Figure 3).
Figure 3. Step 1, Setting the Set Point
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Figure 4. Step 2, Change Comfort Zone
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Figure 5. Step 2 (cont’d), Change Comfort Zone
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Figure 6. Step 3, Change Units
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OPERATING INFORMATION
The following describes the Operating Information.
USING DDEC Reports
DDEC software allows the ECM to collect and store operating data known as
DDEC Reports. Optimized Idle information is included. DDEC Reports extracts
the data when the PC is plugged into the vehicle's diagnostic connector.
DDEC Reports
DDEC Reports analyzes and reports the Optimized Idle data for a specific trip,
monthly activity and life--to--date as listed in the Table.
Table 3.
Optimized Idle Time
Active Amount of time the Optimized Idle system is
enabled.
Run Amount of time the engine is running in
Optimized Idle Mode.
Battery Amount of time the engine is running for the
battery voltage.
Engine Temp Amount of time the engine is running for oil
temperature.
Thermostat Amount of time the engine is running for the
cab temperature.
Extended Idle Amount of time the engine is running in
Extended Idle Mode.
Continuous Amount of time the engine is running in
Continuous Mode.
PASSWORD PROTECTION FOR THERMOSTAT SETTINGS
The Optimized Idle thermostat settings are protected by a password that can be
installed by the fleet management, refer to the thermostat reprogramming guide,
18SA366 or call the Detroit CSC for further assistance with this.
PROGRAMMING LIMITS AND NEW PASSWORD
Specific parameters in the thermostat can be modified to meet the customer’s
requirements. A password is required to change the following:
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• Upper limit for Continuous Run Heat Mode
• Lower limit for Continuous Run Cool Mode
• Configuration of the minimum comfort zone
• Configuration of the minimum Cool Mode temperature limit
• Configuration of the maximum Heat Mode temperature limit
• Password modification
Password Entry
The password is displayed in two segments. The first segment is “XX”, and the
second segment is “--XX”. All four values must be correct to enter the protected
menu.
To enter the password :
NOTE: This screen is only displayed for two seconds if no buttons are
pressed. The correct password must be entered quickly.
1. Press until the icon is displayed. The first digit will flash.
2. Use or to enter the first digit.
3. Press and the second digit will flash.
4. Use or to enter the second digit.
5. Press and the "-" icon displays with the third digit.
6. Use or to enter the third digit.
7. Press and the fourth digit will flash.
8. Use or to enter the fourth digit.
9. Press and the password will be compared to the one in memory.
If the wrong password is entered or no buttons are pressed in two seconds, the
display will return to the Main Display (vehicle interior temperature).
NOTICE: DDC Technical Service must be contacted for the backdoor
password. You must have ready the password code that is flashed when
the wrong password is entered, when contacting technical service.
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