Volvo Autoplugin RCP-V2 User manual

Autoplugin RCP-V2
Version 7.6
Technical Description
User Manual
Rev. B

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Table of Contents
Description…………………..…………………………………………….
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Module’s Possibilities…..………………………………………………..
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Package Content…………………………………………………………..
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Basic Functions……………………………………………………………
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Additional Functions………….…………………………………………..
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Signals……………..………………………………………………………
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Connection…………………………………………………………………
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Troubleshooting……………………………………………………………
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Glossary……………………………………………………………………
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Description
The Autoplugin RCP-V2 is electronic module designed for remote control
connection to the fuel-fired heater (parking heater, fuel operated heater, pre-
heater), factory installed in Volvo S60 (2010-), V60 (2010-), V70 (2007-), XC70
(2007-), S80 (2007-) or XC60 (2008-). The device controls the heater via CAN-
bus.
Module Possibilities
·Set of inputs for additional remote control connection
·Set of outputs with programmable heater status signals
·Embedded remote control by using car’s remote control key
·Indication of heater operation with direction indicators flashing in
rearview mirrors.
·Additional protection of car’s battery from discharging by inspecting
voltage level and time of autonomous operation of the heater
Package Content
1. Autoplugin RCP-V2 module (0106-1110)
2. Wiring for permanent connection
3. Plug-n-play cable
4. Technical Description brochure
5. Installation Manual brochure

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Basic Functions
1. A special combination of buttons presses is used to start the heater with the
remote control key. Firstly press “Lamp” button on the key to switch on
car’s perimeter lighting. Then press “Lock” button twice within 30 seconds,
while lighting is on. Every “Lock” button pressing is confirmed with
direction indicators flashing.
2. To stop the heater with the remote control key, switch on and then switch off
car’s perimeter lighting twice. Intervals between “Lamp” button presses
should not exceed 20 seconds.
3. It is possible remotely disable startups of the heater, programmed in the CIP.
Use remote control key to send stop command when the heater is idle.
Starting the heater any way or turning the ignition to “on” position enables
CIP timers again.
4. Additionally installed button can be connected to the module. The button is
used for immediate start and stop of the heater. Button pressing changes
heater condition to another one: switches off operated heater or switches on
idle heater.
5. If additional remote control connected to the RCP, its functionality depends
on connection schemes, module settings and the remote control possibilities.
See remote control documentation for details.
Additional Functions
By default RCP adjusted to perform only basic functions, such as start and
stop of the heater using the remote control key. To turn on the additional functions
such as battery monitoring, flashing with direction indicators in rearview mirrors,
etc. enter the module into Setup mode and activate corresponding setup item (see
settings table 3).
The buttons of the left-hand stalk switch and the brakes pedal are used to
enter Setup mode and to change the settings. It is necessary to stop the engine and
the heater before. Turn the ignition on by holding engine start button for at least 2
seconds, then press and hold the brakes pedal. Rotate the thumbwheel some steps
to select idle display in the CIP. Then press and hold for at least 5 seconds “Read”
button (“OK” button in some cars), while module’s LED flashes once a second.
Both direction indicators in the CIP confirm entering to the setup mode with 2
flashes*. Release the brakes pedal and “Read/OK” button finally.
Each setup item in the settings table is a 3-digit code. To enter a digit of a
code, shortly press “RESET” button so much times, as corresponds to a digit. The
LED and the direction indicators symbols in the CIP confirm each button press: the
LED briefly goes off, the left direction indicator flashes one time when the first or
the third digit of code is entered, the right direction indicator - when the second

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digit of code is entered. To complete a digit entering, press and release “Read/OK”
button. The CIP confirms it with one flash of both direction indicators
simultaneously. When all three digits entered, the module checks the code for
validity and confirms it with the direction indicators flashing. The both direction
indicators flash twice simultaneously in case of valid code and flash twice
alternately in case of invalid code.
If entered digit is not correct, press and release “Read/OK” button until the module
indicates an error. Enter the code once more in that case. Several codes can be
entered without exit of setup mode.
Turn the ignition off to exit setup mode. New settings are saved in nonvolatile
memory of the module and stored there regardless of whether the module is
connected or not to the car. Note: If you start the engine during Setup mode, new
settings will not be saved in memory.
To reset the module to the factory settings, enter the code 8.1.1. Both direction
indicators in the CIP should flash three times, confirming command execution.
Then the module exits Setup mode and restarts.
* Direction indicators can flash in Setup mode only for cars with analogue
instrument panel. For cars with digital instrument panel (some cars since MY
2013) use LED indicator on RCP instead of direction indicators in Setup mode.
Settings Table (3)
Settings
Group
Settings
Item
Possible Values
1.
Heater
operation
time
1.1. Limitation of
heater total
operational time in
pre-heat mode
1.1.1 *Not adjusted
1.1.2 40 minutes
1.1.3 50 minutes
1.1.4 60 minutes
1.1.5 70 minutes
1.1.6 80 minutes
1.1.7 90 minutes
1.1.8 100 minutes
1.1.9 120 minutes
1.2. Limitation of
heater 1-cycle
operational time in
pre-heat mode
1.2.1 10 minutes
1.2.2 15 minutes
1.2.3 20 minutes
1.2.4 25 minutes
1.2.5 30 minutes
1.2.6 40 minutes
1.2.7 50 minutes
1.2.8 *Not used
2.1. “Lock” and
“Lamp” buttons
functions for the
heater control
2.1.1 *”Lock” button for heater start,
“Lamp” button for heater stop
2.1.2 “Lamp” button for heater start,
“Lock” button for heater stop

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2.2. Number of
sequential “Lamp”
button presses for the
heater control
2.2.1 Combination disabled
2.2.2 *Four presses
2.2.3 Six presses
2.2.4 Eight presses
2.3. Number of
sequential “Lock”
button presses for
heater control (with
car’s lighting turned
on)
2.3.1 Combination disabled
2.3.2 *Two presses
2.3.3 Three presses
2.3.4 Four presses
3.
Battery
Monitoring
3.1.
Minimal battery
voltage that lets the
module start the
heater in pre-heat
mode
3.1.1 * Not adjusted
3.1.2 11.7V
3.1.3 11.8V
3.1.4 11.9V
3.1.5 12.0V
3.1.6 12.1V
3.1.7 12.2V
3.1.8 12.3V
3.1.9 12.4V
3.2.
Minimal battery
voltage that lets the
module keep
operating the heater in
pre-heat mode
2
3.2.1 * Not adjusted
3.2.2 11.4V
3.2.3 11.5V
3.2.4 11.6V
3.2.5 11.7V
3.2.6 11.8V
3.2.7 11.9V
3.2.8 12.0V
4.
Timer_Out
line control
4.1. Activate the
Timer_Out line by
time of the heater
autonomous operation
4.1.1 *Don’t activate
4.1.2 In 10 minutes after the heater startup
4.1.3 In 15 minutes after the heater startup
4.1.4 In 20 minutes after the heater startup
4.1.5 In 25 minutes after the heater startup
4.1.6 In 30 minutes after the heater startup
4.1.7 In 40 minutes after the heater startup
4.1.8 In 50 minutes after the heater startup
4.1.9 In 60 minutes after the heater startup
4.3. Activate the
Timer_Out line by the
second start command
4.3.1 *Off
4.3.2 On
6.
Indication
with
direction
indicators in
6.1. Indication of
heater startup
6.1.1 *Off
6.1.2 Five flashes
6.2. Indication of
command reception
from a remote control
6.2.1 *Off
6.2.2 Three flashes

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the rearview
mirrors
6.3. Indication of
heater operation,
when starting source
is remote controller
6.3.1 *Off
6.3.2 On
6.4. Indication of
heater operation,
when starting source
is CIP (direct or timer
start)
6.4.1 *Off
6.4.2 On
6.7. Flashing
frequency for 6.3-6.4
Setup items
6.7.1 One flash within 3 sec
6.7.2 One flash within 5 sec
6.7.3 *One flash within 10 sec
6.7.4 One flash within 15 sec
7.
Output
signals
adjustment
7.3. Notification
signals on the output
“Alert_1”
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7.3.1 *"Heater started"
7.3.2 "Heater stopped"
7.3.5 "Heater started to burn"
7.3.7 "Error occurred"
7.3.8 Disable the output
7.4. Notification
signals on the output
“Alert_2”
7.4.1 "Heater started"
7.4.2 *"Heater stopped"
7.4.5 "Heater started to burn"
7.4.7 "Error occurred"
7.4.8 Disable the output
7.5. Signal feed to the
output “Status Minus”
7.5.1 Heater operates (potential)
7.5.2 *Heater operates autonomously
(from battery, engine is off) (potential)
7.5.3 Flashers control signal (double
impulses with the frequency adjusted by
6.7, applying settings 6.3-6.5)
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7.5.4 Engine runs (potential)
7.5.5 Engine runs (RPM impulses)
7.5.6. Disable the output
7.6. Signal feed to
the output
“Status_Plus”
7.6.1 Heater operates (potential)
7.6.2 Heater operates autonomously (from
battery, engine is off) (potential)
7.6.3 Engine runs (potential)
7.6.4 Ignition is on (potential)
7.6.5. Disable the output
7.6.6 *Feedback for Defa Vehicle Unit
8.
Service
menu
8.1. Default Settings
8.1.1 Apply factory settings

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* Factory setting
Recommended settings marked in italics
1
–RCP turns off the heater if the battery voltage becomes lower than preset
2
– Signals appear only during heater autonomous operation
3
– Signal is used for indication by all the hazard flashers. It uses 1-wire connection
to the hazard alarm button (see installation manual for details). Indication by the
turn signals via CAN-bus is switched off
Signals
The module has two connectors: 9-pin connector X1 (table 1) for input signals and
power connection, 10-pin connector X2 (table 2) for output signals, special signals
and CAN-bus connection. The connector’s first pin is marked by the key.
X1.1 Heater_off+
1
The input can be used to switch off the heater, operated in pre-heat mode, with the
impulse of positive polarity (the input Heater_off- in that case has to be connected
to the Ground). The heater is stopped by the leading edge of the impulse. When the
heater is idle, positive impulse given to the input cancels the timer start of the
heater, programmed in the CIP.
Table 1
X1 pin
number
Signal Name
Polarity
Wire colour
1
Heater_off+
+
White
2
Heater_off-
-
Grey
3
Heater_on+
+
Green
4
Heater_on-
-
Blue
5
Button
-
Brown
6
Ventilation
+
Orange
7
RC_in
+
Yellow
8
Ground
Black
9
Battery Power
Red
The signals to be necessarily connected are marked in the table in Italics

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Table 2
X2 pin
number
Signal Name
Polarity
Wire colour
Maximum
Electric Load*,
mА
1
Status_Plus
+
Blue-white
500
2
Status_Minus
-
Yellow
500
3
Alert_1
-
Grey
500
4
Alert_2
-
Orange
500
5
Timer_out
-
Blue
500
6
Indication
+
Red-white
1000
7
Sensor_In
-
Green-yellow
8
Sensor_Out
-
Green
500
9
CAN-L
Brown-white
10
CAN-H
Brown
*The connection of outputs 2-5 directly to the Power (without a load) prohibited.
The connection of outputs 1 and 6 directly to the Ground (without a load)
prohibited
The signals to be necessarily connected are marked in the table in Italics
X1.2 Heater_off-
1
The input can be used to switch off the heater, operated in pre-heat mode, by the
impulse of negative polarity (the input Heater_off+ in that case has to be
connected to the Power). The heater is stopped by the leading edge of the impulse.
If the heater is idle, negative impulse on this input cancels the timer start of the
heater, programmed by CIP. This input is suitable for the most alarm systems and
GSM-modules connections in order to control the heater remotely.
X1.3 Heater_on+
1
The input can be used to switch the heater on by the impulse of positive polarity
(the input Heater_on- in that case has to be connected to the Ground). The heater
is started by the leading edge of the impulse.
X1.4 Heater_on-
1
The input can be used to switch the heater on by the impulse of negative polarity
(the input Heater_on+ in that case has to be connected to the Power). The heater is
started by the leading edge of the impulse. This input is suitable for the most alarm
systems and GSM-modules connections in order to control the heater remotely.
X1.5 Button
The input for connection of outer button. The button may be used for the direct
start and stop of the heater

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X1.6 Ventilation
The input is not used in current version
X1.7 RC_in
The input can be used to switch the heater on/off by an impulse of positive
polarity. The heater is turned on by the leading edge of an impulse and is turned off
by the trailing edge of the impulse. The specialized remotes such as Smart Start,
Easy Start and Telestart can be connected to this input
1
. GSM-modules with a
potential signal on the control channel also may be connected to the input.
X1.8 Ground
1
X1.9 Power +12V
1
X2.1 Status_Plus
The assignment of this output is defined by the setting 7.6. By default special
signal for Defa Smart Start (settings 7.6.3) is used to inform the remote control unit
that the heater has been switched off. When the heater is switched off, the impulse
of positive polarity with 0.5 second duration appears on the output. When the
engine is running, the output is permanently pulled up to the Power.
X2.2 Status_Minus
The assignment of this output is defined by the setting 7.5. By default the signal
“Heater operates autonomously” is given on the output.
X2.3 Alert_1
The signal is used to receive a notification to remote control (if remote is
compatible to alerts receiving). The assignment of this output is defined by the
setting 7.3. When programmed event is occurred, the impulse of negative polarity
with 1 second duration appears on the output. By default the signal “Heater
started” is given on the output.
X2.4 Alert_2
The signal is used to receive a notification to remote control (if remote is
compatible to alerts receiving). The assignment of this output is defined by the
setting 7.4. When programmed event is occurred, the impulse of negative polarity
with 1 second duration appears on the output. By default the signal “Heater
stopped” is given on the output.
X2.5 Timer_out
The output can be used to control an external device by time of the heater
operation. Time of signal appearing is defined by the setting 5.1. When the heater
operates programmed time, the impulse of negative polarity with 1 second duration
appears on the output.

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X2.6 Indication
The output can be used for connection of outer stand alone or button built-in
indicator.
X2.7 Sensor_In
Not used
X2.8 Sensor_Out
Not used
X2.9 CAN-L
Low-level CAN bus line has to be connected to the violet-orange wire of
LOSPEED CAN bus
1
.
X2.10 CAN-H
High-level CAN bus line has to be connected to the grey-orange wire of
LOSPEED CAN bus
1
.
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- See installation manual for connection details
Connection
RCP gives a possibility of quick connection to the OBD-II service connector by
using supplied Plug-n-Play cable. This type of connection allows control the heater
by using car’s radio key. In case when additional remote control is connected to the
heater, permanent connection to the car’s wiring is required. See installation
manual for detailed connection schemes for various remotes.
RCP needs that 2 timers and direct start / stop function for the heater control are
present in the CIP. Therefore it may be necessary to load the special software to
the CIP at first, by the means of Volvo dealer’s equipment.
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 4 for errors description and possible solutions.

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Table 4
Error
Code
Error
Description
Possible Reasons of
Error Appearance
Solutions
2
No answer
from the
heater
followed the
start
command
Outer temperature is
higher than +15 Celsius
degrees
The heater operates only at
temperatures below +15°C. It
is the heater manufacturer's
restriction
Fuel level in the fuel
tank is close to empty
(“Fuel Low” warning
indicator is illuminated
in the CIP)
Refuel the car
The heater is blocked
after 3 unsuccessful
starts
Try to start the heater in the
CIP menu. If it doesn’t start
up, make diagnostics of the
heater.
3
Battery low
The module has
determined that the
battery voltage is below
the specified by settings
items 3.1 or 3.2
Charge car’s battery with
special charger (or start engine
to charge) or cancel 3.1/3.2
module’s settings
4
Time limits
exceeded
Time limit for
autonomous operation of
the heater is achieved
(with applied setting 1.1)
Run the engine or cancel
applied setting
5
Unsuccessful
start
The heater was switched
off spontaneously at
startup
Make diagnostics of the heater
if the error appears again
6
Operation
cycle too
short
The heater was switched
off spontaneously
Make diagnostics of the heater
if the error appears again
8
CAN-bus
error
There is a problem with
module connection to the
CAN-bus
Check for connection
9
Settings error
Settings have been
stored in the RCP’s
memory incorrectly
Reset the settings (8.1.1),
readjust the module
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Heater no
connection
The heater is unplugged
or 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
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