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1. 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 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 DDC SVC MAN 0019 2011 Copyright 2009 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION OPERATING OPTIMIZED IDLE conditions in the beginning of Chapter 2 met in order to enable Optimized Idle 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 Chapter 3 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 Chapter 2 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 have2. 15 minutes This cycle 15 minutes on 15 minutes off will continue until either the thermostat set point is reached or Optimized Idle is turned off A hood mounted switch used to indicate if the hood cab is open Engine running on low speed governor and the vehicle not moving Allows the engine to shutdown after a customer set time expires while idling low idle high idle or VSG The Optimized Idle thermostat uses a liquid crystal display All information subject to change without notice Rev 2011 DDC SVC MAN 0019 2011 Copyright O 2009 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION MCM2 Neutral Switch Park Brake Switch RPM Set Point Thermostat Thermostat Mode VSG and VSG PTO VSS OPTIMIZED IDLE USER MANUAL The engine mounted Motor Control Module2 MCM2 includes control logic to provide overall engine management A transmission mounted switch used to indicate when the transmission is in neutral An air line mounted switch used to indicate that the tractor parking brake is set Engine revolutions per minute The desired interior temperature set on the thermostat A cab sleeper or dash mounted device which displays the interior temperature and is used to set the desired temperature set point and comfort zone Allows Optimized Idle to start and restart the engine to maintain the desired interior temperature as well as keep the engine temperature between factory set limits and the battery charged
3. Engine running above the low speed governor on the variable speed governor previously PTO Vehicle Speed Sensor All information subject to change without notice Rev 2011 31 DDC SVC MAN 0019 2011 Copyright O 2009 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION
4. To disable Optimized Idle turn off the ignition turn the Cruise Master Switch OFF or use the drive away feature refer to section 2 3 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 1000 RPM 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 All information subject to change without notice Rev 2011 DDC SVC MAN 0019 2011 Copyright 2009 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION 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 opene
5. Outside Temperature Parameter 10 All information subject to change without notice Rev 2011 DDC SVC MAN 0019 2011 Copyright O 2009 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION OPTIMIZED IDLE USER MANUAL ELECTRONIC CONTROLS Figure 2 The Main Display 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 E or xx selected The i 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 All information subject to change without notice Rev 2011 11 DDC SVC MAN 0019 2011 Copyright 2009 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION SETTING THE DESIRED SET POINT 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 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 dec
6. 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 The Optimized Idle active light flashes 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 Turn the thermostat on by pressing any button on the display Select cool or heat by pressing the buttons This must match the setting on the heating and A C controls set in step 4 Set the desired interior temperature 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 When the engine starts it will ramp up to 1000 RPM 900 if equipped with Clean Idle option and the fan and accessories will turn on approximately 30 seconds after the engine starts All information subject to change without notice Rev 2011 DDC SVC MAN 0019 2011 Copyright 2009 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION 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 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 indicat
7. without notice Rev 2011 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 DDC SVC MAN 0019 2011 Copyright O 2009 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION OPERATING OPTIMIZED IDLE 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
8. CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm 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 amp contact Detroit Diesel Technical Service 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 All information subject to change without notice Rev 2011 OPTIMIZED IDLE USER MANUAL 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 DDC SVC MAN 0019 2011 Copyright O 2009 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION 11 All information subject to change without n
9. TTON FUNCTION Button names and symbols printed or Ea is pressed or when the display on the front of the thermostat module automatically returns to the main are for the primary functions If screen The display will then show the any of the system parameters are cab sleeper temperature changed values are saved when 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 S 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 8 All information subject to change without notice Rev 2011 DDC SVC MAN 0019 2011 Copyright 2009 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION Figure 1 Optimized Idle Buttons and Icons BASIC BUTTON FUNCTION Up button Temperature in Fahrenheit indicator Temperature in Celsius Down button Nn indicator Tempera ture bulb icon ES Cooling mode indicator Upper value icon i gt OT Heating mode indicator l ONG value Mode button Icon Password mode icon Qr tor DDC Cool Heat selection button distributors JON Tempera ture display This is the Main Display
10. d 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 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 ona 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 Chapter 2 must be met Use the All information subject to change without notice Rev 2011 OPTIMIZED IDLE USER MANUAL 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
11. e 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 Chapter 2 met in order to enable Optimized Idle 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 factory set limits hot and cold and the thermostat set point can not be met factory default is 25 F 3 88 C for cool mode and 90 F 32 C for heat mode When the thermostat is All information subject to change without notice Rev 2011 OPTIMIZED IDLE USER MANUAL in the Continuous Run Condition the temperature icon will flash along with the heat or cool icon Extended Idle Condition 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 NOTE If Optimized Idle enters the extended idle condition it may be an indication that the heat or c
12. ftware allows the ECM to collect and store operating data known as DDEC Reports Optimized Idle information is included DDEC Reports extracts the data when a 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 26 Amount of time the Optimized Idle system is enabled 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 Table 1 Optimized Idle Time All information subject to change without notice Rev 2011 DDC SVC MAN 0019 2011 Copyright O 2009 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION OPTIMIZED IDLE USER MANUAL THERMOSTAT CARE The lens over the thermostat LCD display is made of Acrylic material NOTICE Do not use ammonia based cleaners lacquer thinners turpentine and other chemicals to clean the Optimized Idle thermostat lens These chemicals can damage the lens Do not wipe while dirt or other gritty material is on the lens Take care not to scratch the lens NOTICE D
13. he vehicle The larger the comfort zone the longer the time between thermostat mode engine starts Example The thermostat is set in the heat mode at 68 F 20 C with the comfort zone at 4 F 2 C The engine will start when the temperature reaches 64 F 18 C and run until the temperature reaches 68 F 20 C CPC2 The CPC2 is the interface between the MCM2 and the vehicle equipment for engine control and manages other vehicle equipment functions All information subject to change without notice Rev 2011 29 DDC SVC MAN 0019 2011 Copyright 2009 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION GLOSSARY Cruise Master Switch The main switch used to turn on cruise control This switch is also used to turn on Optimized Idle Detroit Diesel Electronic ControlsOperating data collected and stored by the DDEC Data Detroit Diesel Diagnostic Link DDDL ECM Electronic Control Module Extended Idle Condition Hood Cab Open Switch Idle Idle Shutdown Timer Liquid Crystal Display LCD 30 ECM Used for diagnostic purposes Contains DDEC Reports to analyze the data collected and stored by the ECM Engine Mode Allows Optimized Idle to stop and restart the engine to maintain the engine temperature between factory set limits and keep the battery charged If the continuous run condition is not needed and the thermostat set point is not met within minutes the engine shuts down for 15 minutes and then restarts and runs for
14. he cooling mode b 44 indicates the heating mode 2 Press 1009 until the or Is icon displays with the arrows flashing The display flashes the current Comfort Zone Is the No current Go to Comfort C Step 2 Zone cont d acceptable Yes 4 Go to Step 3 Figure 4 Step 2 Change Comfort Zone Step 2 cont d Change Comfort Zone 3 Use or to a Comfort Zone setting NOTE The selection of Comfort Zone setting may be limited by the vehicle owner Are the units he Go to metric or Step 3 English correct Changes are complete Press to return to the Main Display 25297 Figure5 Step 2 cont d Change Comfort Zone Change Units Change the units as follows 1 Press until only the F or C icon is flashing 2 Press or to change to the desired units Changes are complete Press to return to the Main Display 25298 Figure6 Step 3 Change Units OPERATING INFORMATION OPERATING INFORMATION The following describes the Operating Information Total Idle Time Savings Total time of idle savings is the amount of time that Optimized Idle is active and the engine is not running It is the amount of idle time saved by using Optimized Idle versus running the engine continuously The display shows idle savings for the life of the engine and trip idle savings Trip idle time savings may be reset USING DDEC Reports DDEC so
15. l information subject to change without notice Rev 2011 15 DDC SVC MAN 0019 2011 Copyright O 2009 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION PASSWORD FOR DDC DISTRIBUTORS PASSWORD FOR DDC DISTRIBUTORS The password is used by DDC distributors The Main Display is shown after two seconds or by pressing the Cool Heat selection button 16 All information subject to change without notice Rev 2011 DDC SVC MAN 0019 2011 Copyright O 2009 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION OPTIMIZED IDLE USER MANUAL THERMOSTAT OPERATION FLOW CHARTS The following flow charts show the thermostat operation see Figure 3 3 All information subject to change without notice Rev 2011 17 DDC SVC MAN 0019 2011 Copyright O 2009 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION Setting the Set Point Use the following procedure to set the set point 1 Press or The display will flash the current set point and show a The l icon with the arrow flashing for the heating set point The le icon with the arrow flashing for the cooling set point 2 Press or to increase or decrease the set point 3 Release the or button and the interior temperature display will return in three seconds Heat Cool setting match the vehicle heating or A C setting Go to C Step 2 Changes are complete 25295 Figure3 Step 1 Setting the Set Point Select Heat Cool Mode To select Heat or Cool Mode 1 Press until the desired icon is showing a indicates t
16. mperature is low or high enough to indicate that the engine needs to heat or cool the vehicle The larger the 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 3 Press the Cool Heat selection button to return to the main display or press the Mode button to select metric or English units 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 14 All information subject to change without notice Rev 2011 DDC SVC MAN 0019 2011 Copyright 2009 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION OPTIMIZED IDLE USER MANUAL 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 Al
17. nge without notice Rev 2011 ili DDC SVC MAN 0019 2011 Copyright 2009 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION TABLE OF CONTENTS iv All information subject to change without notice Rev 2011 DDC SVC MAN 0019 2011 Copyright O 2009 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION OPTIMIZED IDLE USER MANUAL 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 All information subject to change
18. o not allow any liquid to enter the vents on the side of the thermostat Liquid entering these vents may cause damage to the thermostat and affect thermostat operation Clean the thermostat lens with a mild non abrasive soap and water solution and a soft clean lint free cloth The thermostat has vents on the sides to allow air into the thermostat All information subject to change without notice Rev 2011 27 DDC SVC MAN 0019 2011 Copyright O 2009 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION THERMOSTAT CARE THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK All information subject to change without notice Rev 2011 DDC SVC MAN 0019 2011 Copyright O 2009 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION 28 GLOSSARY Alarm Active Light Amber Warning Lamp AWL Continuous Run Condition Comfort Zone OPTIMIZED IDLE USER MANUAL An alarm mounted in the engine compartment used to alert persons in the immediate area that the engine is about to start A dash mounted light labeled OPT IDLE or equivalent which indicates that Optimized Idle is ready flashing light or that the system is active light on A panel mounted yellow indicator light Provided by the vehicle OEM as standard Allows the engine to run continuously under extreme outside temperature 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 t
19. ool 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 DDC SVC MAN 0019 2011 Copyright 2009 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION DRIVE AWAY 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 6 All information subject to change without notice Rev 2011 DDC SVC MAN 0019 2011 Copyright O 2009 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION OPTIMIZED IDLE USER MANUAL THERMOSTAT OPERATION The optional thermostat is used to determine if the interior needs heating or cooling Figure 3 1 shows the thermostat and icons All information subject to change without notice Rev 2011 7 DDC SVC MAN 0019 2011 Copyright O 2009 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION BASIC BUTTON FUNCTION BASIC BU
20. otice Rev 2011 DDC SVC MAN 0019 2011 Copyright O 2009 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION OPTIMIZED IDLE USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION TO OPTIMIZED IDLE 1 OPERATING OPTIMIZED IDLE eee 2 ENGINE MODE a rette ete ER Rn ach dete 3 THERMOSTAT MODE WITH THE OPTIONAL OPTIMIZED IDLE THERMOSTAT ite ea un eere Ta e hn da 4 CONTINUOUS RUN CONDITION AND EXTENDED IDLE CONDITION PEE 5 CONTINUOUS RUN CONDITION 5 EXTENDED IDLE CONDITION 222 5 DRIVE AWAY m Eius t 6 THERMOSTAT OPERATION sess 7 BASIC BUTTON FUNCTION 2 sese 8 SETTING THE DESIRED SET POINT 12 SELECTING THE HEATING OR COOLING MODE 13 SELECTING THE COMFORT ZONE 14 SELECTING ENGLISH OR METRIC UNITS 15 PASSWORD FOR DDC DISTRIBUTORS 16 THERMOSTAT OPERATION FLOW CHARTS 17 OPERATING INFORMATION eese 26 TOTAL IDLE TIME SAVINGS E nennen 26 USING DDEC REPORTS 1 esee 26 DDEG REPORTS irr otiie near Fed Egg IR 26 THERMOSTAT CARE 2 nn OMe 27 GLOSSARY uie an i ct 29 All information subject to cha
21. rease 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 12 All information subject to change without notice Rev 2011 DDC SVC MAN 0019 2011 Copyright O 2009 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION OPTIMIZED IDLE USER MANUAL 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 13 All information subject to change without notice Rev 2011 DDC SVC MAN 0019 2011 Copyright O 2009 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION SELECTING THE COMFORT ZONE 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 te
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