Engine Idle Limiter User Manual
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1. Idle Limiter User Manual Circuitlink International Pty Ltd Unit 7a 30 Foundry Road Seven Hills NSW 2147 AUSTRALIA Phone 61 2 9624 1922 Fax 61 2 9624 1911 Email support circuitlink com au Website http www circuitlink com au 2001 2009 Circuitlink International Pty Ltd Copyright 2001 2009 by Circuitlink International Pty Ltd Last Updated 8 September 2009 Neither the whole nor part of the information herein nor the product described may be adapted or reproduced in any material form except with the prior written consent of Circuitlink International Pty Ltd The product described in this manual is subject to continuous development and improvement All information herein of a technical nature and particulars of the product and its use are given in good faith but are liable to change without notice All installation maintenance or service of this product must be carried out by Circuitlink International Pty Ltd or its accredited agent and loss or damage caused by installation maintenance or service which is carried out by unauthorised personnel will not be accepted This manual is intended only to assist the reader in the use of the product and therefore Circuitlink International Pty Ltd shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of any information or particular in or any error of omission from this manual or any incorrect use of this product Circuitlink International Pty Ltd welcomes com2. 7 Engine Run Power Output high allow Type engine to run 6 Idle Time Idle time 32 minutes 5 Idle Time Idle time 16 minutes 4 Idle Time Idle time 8 minutes 3 Idle Time Idle time 4 minutes 2 Idle Time Idle time 2 minutes 1 Idle Time Idle time 1 minute Open the unit by unscrewing the four screws on the rear of the unit The circuit board is attached to the underside of the top of the unit Page 11 of 11 2001 2009 Circuitlink International Pty Ltd The circuit board looks like the following Switch 2 Switch 1 Figure 6 IdleLimiter configuration switches Multi Switch Settings Some configuration settings are set by multiple switches i e RPM Tolerance Speed Tolerance Idle Time For these settings the set value is the sum of the values assigned to each individual switch For example an idle time of 19 minutes can be set by turning pins 5 2 and 1 on SW2 to on and pins 6 4 and 3 to off as this gives an idle time value of 16 minutes 2 minutes 1 minute 19 minutes There are therefore 4 different tolerance settings for each of RPM and Speed 0 1 2 and 3 Page 12 of 12 2001 2009 Circuitlink International Pty Ltd Settings RPM Sensitivity Sets how sensitive the RPM input is i e the voltage change that is required for the engine to be running Higher numbers mean it is less sensitive i e requires larger voltage changes to register the engine running Speed Sensiti
3. al for the switched signal When the relay coil power is removed terminal 30 is connected to terminal 87a called the normally closed terminal because it is closed when there is no power When relay coil power is applied terminal 30 is connected to terminal 87 called the normally open terminal because it is open when there is no power Relay can be configured in at least four ways as shown below Relay Configuration 1 In this configuration the IdleLimiter stops the engine by cutting power to it The engine is connected via the normally closed terminals on the relay When the IdleLimiter wishes to stop the engine it powers the relay breaking power to the engine Page 5 of 5 2001 2009 Circuitlink International Pty Ltd In this configuration the engine will run normally if the IdleLimiter is unplugged Ignition Engine 87a Idle Limiter 87 30 Relay 1 Engine Run 85 86 SW2 PIN 7 is OFF Figure 2 Page 6 of 6 2001 2009 Circuitlink International Pty Ltd Relay Configuration 2 In this configuration the IdleLimiter keeps the engine running by supplying power to the relay The engine is connected via the normally open terminals on the relay When the ignition is turned on the IdleLimiter will power up the relay enabling the engine to run When the lIdleLimiter wishes to stop the engine it will remove power from the relay breaking power to the engine In this configuration t
4. he engine will not run if the IdleLimiter is unplugged Ignition Engine 87a Idle Limiter 87 30 Relay 1 Engine Run 85 86 SW2 PIN 7 is ON Figure 3 Page 7 of 7 2001 2009 Circuitlink International Pty Ltd Relay Configuration 3 In this configuration the IdleLimiter controls a fuel cut off solenoid which is normally open ie will let fuel pass when there is no power applied and will stop fuel passing when power is applied The solenoid is connected to the normally open terminals on the relay When the IdleLimiter wishes to stop the engine it powers the relay switching power to the fuel solenoid and cutting fuel to the engine In this configuration the engine will run normally if the IdleLimiter is unplugged Battery Fuel Idle Limiter Solenoid Engine Run SW2 PIN 7 is ON Figure 4 Page 8 of 8 2001 2009 Circuitlink International Pty Ltd Relay Configuration 4 In this configuration the IdleLimiter controls a fuel cut off solenoid which is normally closed ie will let fuel pass when there is power applied and will stop fuel passing when no power is applied The solenoid is connected to the normally closed terminals on the relay When the ignition is turned on the IdleLimiter will power up the relay powering the solenoid and allowing fuel to reach the engine When the IdleLimiter wishes to stop the engine it will remove power from the relay stopping f
5. l shutdown 200ms on off for each minute left N B At 2 50 minutes left this will look like continuous flashing 200ms on off Idle Stopped On for 800ms Off for 200ms Engine On for 200ms Off for 800ms Stopped If the setting Give Warning Beeps is enabled the buzzer will warn the driver of the impending shutdown The internal and external buzzers sound at the same time With 2 minutes to go till shutdown the unit beeps for 1 second With 1 minute to go till shutdown the unit beeps twice 1second on 500ms off 1 second on Page 2 of 2 2001 2009 Circuitlink International Pty Ltd With 45 seconds to go till shutdown the unit beeps three times 1second on 500ms off 1 second on 500ms off 1 second on With 30 seconds to go till shutdown the unit beeps four times second on 500ms off 1 second on 500ms off 1 second on 500ms off 1 second on With 15 seconds to go the unit beeps constantly 1 second on 500ms off until the engine stops When the engine stops the unit will give a long beep 5 seconds Page 3 of 3 2001 2009 Circuitlink International Pty Ltd Input Cable The table below show the input cable colours Input Colour Comment Ground Green Connects to the vehicle ground Power Red Connects to the vehicle supply It is designed for 12 amp 24V vehicles Ignition Yellow Connects to a signal that is on with the ignition this is how the IdleLimiter knows the engine shou
6. ld be running RPM Blue Connects to a RPM signal this is how the IdleLimiter knows if the vehicle is moving Engine Black Max 1A same voltage as Run power Buzzer Brown Max 1A same voltage as power Status Purple Max 40mA same voltage as Indicator power Speed White Connects to a Speed signal this is how ldleLimiter knows if the vehicle is moving Ignition Speed RPM These signals must be connected for the unit to operate correctly The voltage sensitivity of the speed RPM signals can be configured see Settings chapter to accommodate different types of sensors The ignition input must be connected to at least 10V when the ignition switch is on The unit will not operate correctly if the ignition input is not connected Engine Run The Engine Run output is designed to power a relay which will control the engine It is not designed to power the engine directly Page 4 of 4 2001 2009 Circuitlink International Pty Ltd When the Ignition input is off power to this output will be removed regardless of how it is configured This is done to reduce the drain on the vehicle battery since leaving a relay on all the time would draw more current and to extend the life of the relay Relay Terminals 87a 87 30 o 86 85 Figure 1 Terminals 85 86 are the coil for the relay When power is applied to these terminals the relay switches Terminal 30 is a common termin
7. ments or suggestions relating to the product or this manual All correspondence should be addressed to Customer Service Manager Circuitlink International Pty Ltd Unit 7a 30 Foundry Road Seven Hills NSW 2147 AUSTRALIA Phone 61 2 9624 1922 Fax 61 2 9624 1911 Email support circuitlink com au 2001 2009 Circuitlink International Pty Ltd Table of Contents Circuitlink IdleLimiter Finca ac 1 User Interface cooncocnncnnnconnconnncnnnconaconaronancnnnrnanrnnnr rana rnnnrnnnr cnn rana rnnarnnanrnaarnnas 2 Engine Run LED cccccceecceccceee eee teeta eee eee eee a eee e ee eee aaaeeeeeeeeetnceaaaeeeeeeeennie 2 Status LED eee ee 2 BUZZ ee ta tt 2 Wiring INSTTUCHONS ai 4 INPULCGaDlSc tt AA 4 Ignition Speed RPM onccccccccnncconannnnnnncnnnnnnnnnnn ono cnnnn cnn nn nn nn cnn nn rra anar r nr nr rr rn rra nnnn rr r arras 4 Engine UM srta aaa aaa aaa aa tee 4 BUZZ Aaa lalalala lalalala lalalala 9 Status Indicator tse A A a aa 10 A O O 11 A A O 11 SAVA ATEN PESIN TE ETEEN NEXIA ca ed ace Sac cre ea cra oy ats Sy Sass noe Se ease E ese ne See a E 11 Multi S Witch Settings 2n4cc4ddindndndenind nahn hanes 12 SOUUNGS ensalada 13 Revision Hist Vaio 14 Rev 1 00 8th September 2009 oooooooccccccccccnnncnnnonnnnnononnnnnnnnnnononnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnoss 14 2001 2009 Circuitlink International Pty Ltd Circuitlink IdleLimiter The Circuitlink IdleLimiter is a innovative and simple device that does no
8. t require extensive user interaction This manual will simply describe the function of the IdleLimiter and information on how the unit operates The IdleLimiter is designed to minimize engine wear and fuel wastage by shutting off the engine after a user specified time This means that when a driver or vehicle operator leaves the vehicle engine running while unattended in a depot for example or needs to leave the driver seat for vehicle inspection that the vehicle will automatically save the fuel being burned The unit operates by detecting the movement and engine RPM to determine if the vehicle is progressing towards over idling and counts the minutes until shutting the engine off Page 1 of 1 2001 2009 Circuitlink International Pty Ltd User Interface Engine Run LED This LED matchs the Engine Run status i e LED on if the engine is allowed to run LED off if the engine is being prevented from running The only exception is that the LED is always off when ignition is off similar to the Engine Run output always being low in this state Status LED Buzzer The status LED on the box represents the current state of the unit and matches the External Status Output The various LED flash patterns are State Pattern Ignition Off On for 500ms Off for 500ms Engine Off On for 200ms Off for 100ms On for 200ms Off for 500ms Moving On solid Idling Every 20 seconds flash the number of minutes til
9. uel to the engine In this configuration the engine will not run if the IdleLimiter is unplugged Battery Fuel Cut Off Idle Limiter Solenoid 30 Relay 1 Engine Run 85 86 SW2 PIN 7 is OFF Figure 5 Buzzer The buzzer output will turn on at the same time as the internal buzzer sounds The output can be used to drive another visual audible indicator so that the vehicle operator knows the engine is about to shut down This output can supply 1A at the input voltage if the indicator current is likely to be near or above this then an external relay will need to be used Page 9 of 9 2001 2009 Circuitlink International Pty Ltd Status Indicator The status indicator output will turn on at the same time as the status LED on the unit This output can provide 40mA at the input voltage and if required should be connected to an indicator that the vehicle operator knows the ldleLimiter if functioning correctly Page 10 of 10 2001 2009 Circuitlink International Pty Ltd Settings are configured by opening the unit and adjusting the switches located on the circuit board In order to configure the engine cut off delay you must use SW1 and SW2 Swi PIN Setting If Switch is On 4 RPM Tolerance Tolerance setting 2 3 RPM Tolerance Tolerance setting 1 2 Speed Tolerance Tolerance setting 2 1 Speed Tolerance Tolerance setting 1 SW2 PIN Setting If Switch is On 8 Give Warning Warning beeps enabled Beeps
10. vity Sets how sensitive the Speed input is i e the voltage change that is required for the vehicle to be moving Higher numbers mean it is less sensitive i e requires larger voltage changes to register the vehicle as moving Give Warning Beeps The warning beeps can be enabled or disabled Engine Run Power Type This can be set as output high allow engine to run or output high stop engine Idle Time Sets the idle time i e the time the vehicle is allowed to idle before stopping its engine Page 13 of 13 2001 2009 Circuitlink International Pty Ltd Revision History Rev 1 00 8th September 2009 e Created Page 14 of 14
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