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1. 10 Figure 5 MFC CONNECTOR 2 0 0 7 11 Moure Man Connector 12 Figure 7 MFC Example 511 5 22 DELE 14 Figure 8 Direct MFC Example Setup with Alarm 15 Figure 9 MFC Example Setup as Hydraulics Controller 16 17 Heures MEDER SCAG 18 Figure 12 Key POSITIONS a E se 20 Figure 13 Connecting MFC to factory door triggers 2 2 2 2 2 21 INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2 of 22 DE CONNECT CAR COM 1 INTRODUCTION This document describes the installation outline and detail for the Connect2Car MFC also known as the Multi Function Controller Module is designed to provide multi purpose solutions for real time control and management of vehicle accessories The Multi Functional Controller is a new type of flexible dynamic controller system geared specifically towards car accessory management The heart of the MFC unit lies in the flexible user configurable software management and control system Using a cell phone PDA or CarPC Computer system the user or installer can specifically control any accessory in any manner they wish or use known preconfigured packages Using the s2. Car TACH WIRE He START INPUT WIRE TACH ren L LOCK INPUT WIRE UNLOCK INPUT WIRE e GROUND BLACK WIRE zz TACH BROWN WIRE P PIN 6 M F C START ACTIVATION GRAY WIRE ARM OUT LT BLUE DISARM OUT BLUE WIRE CONNECTING PINS B Alarm MEN Device 5 Figure 8 Direct Example Setup with Alarm add on MFC INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 15 of 22 4 3 CONTROL HYDRAULICS Another unique way to use the MFC Being able to show off your couldn t be better this setup allows you to control your hydraulics or air suspension in your car through a cell phone The diagram provided is based on a simple setup You can use this setup if best applied to your car or configure your own WARNING HIGH POWER RELAYS MUST BE USED IF THE HYDRAULIC USES 24V amp OVER 30 AMPS HIGH POWER RELAYS MUST BE USED IF THE SUSPENSION USES 24V amp OVER 30 AMPS HYDRAULIC CONTROL EXAMPLE FRONT RIGHT DOWN BROWN LT BLUE USE HIGH POWERED 7 RELAYS IF NEEDED 7 Battery 12V GROUND BLACK WIRE FRONT WHEELS UP REAR WHEELS UP TACH BROWN WIRE PINS 3 6 ACC 1 4 SOURCE INPUT OR RE
3. V Series INSTALLATION MANUAL CONNECT 2CAR 4 1 2006 MFC INSTALLATION MANUAL Rev C Issue 2 CONNECTZCAR GENERATION CAR CONTROL SYSTEMS Table of Contents 1 55 5 3 3 3 3 1 3 1 Recording And Saving The Installation Wiring 7 7 4 5mmtulationMoseiorhedlpes eo cC TUI S 4 ACCESSO edle seen 4 E3 AE EOST ONEC HONS etnas 2 22 5 cU 440422 5 Glossalny dre nmscAnmdcAbbreviablolisss 22222 02 5 6 SOLUS WIN TNE dues 7 2 2 8 9 SETUD ee S 10 MEGIEEA TURES eI REM E 11 TUM M PUE 11 betralled 11 3 3 General Wiring Harness 222 utere ue A I AU EU PEU TUI AU west 11 Connector ANAWE DECS 12 sA Harness 12 34 72 DluetootbrAntelMa 12 eee 13 USB 13 324 595 And Se 13 e 13 4 COMMON INSTALLATION SETUP EXAMPLES WITH
4. Bluetooth Bluetooth m SERIAL lu EMT E M Ecc NR Ld BEN EE SCENARIOS Start or Turn off Engine Start or Turn off Engine Lock Unlock Doors Lock Unlock Doors Arm Disarm Alarm Arm Disarm Alarm Cut Fuel amp Cut Ignition incase of car Cut Fuel amp Cut Ignition incase of car theft theft Turn off Headlights from indoor Turn off Headlights from indoor Figure 4 POSSIBLE PC CARPC CONFIGURATIONS NOTES e Refer to the Software Manual to see a list of compatible phones PDA s and PC devices Also visit www connect2car com for the latest updates in compatibility of devices MFC INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 10 of 22 3 FEATURES 3 1 GENERAL FEATURES 8 outputs 4 are programmable accessory outputs 1 4 ACC 5 8 are negative triggers ONLY these are not programmable Tachometer input Bluetooth Interface Serial Interface USB charger port for mobile phone PDA devices with USB charging cable Status Indicator LED s showing power active serial or Bluetooth Data status 3 2 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS ACC 5 8 Negative Triggers 500 max use external relays if needed USB CHARGING 5V max 5amps Serial Port Mechanical 6 9 pin DSUB FEMALE connector Bluetooth 4 4 5 y Antenne with a 3 cable Module 3 3 GENERAL WIRING HARNESS CONFIGURATION RED
5. COM 5 3 2 Radio Turn on By connecting the MFC to your accessory wire coming from the key cylinder you will be able to turn your radio and heater controls on with the car off 5 3 3 Heater and Climate controls These accessories can be accessed easily from their respective outputs on the key cylinder 5 3 4 Power windows Sunroof You can wire up the windows to roll up and down with just the MFC Window control should be done through a standalone window roll up down module or Standalone sunroof control module The MFC can trigger these modules into activation for the window controllers Some cars already come with a factory window control system E g most cars that control the windows when the driver turns the key in the door hole for a few seconds etc can piggy back on the factory window controller by just sending a longer pulse to the door lock line You can also control windows directly by using Relays internal or external to control window motors however it is not recommended as the MFC does not have a safety voltage monitor to monitor motor current overload when the windows are completely rolled up One would have to implement an external cutoff even if the MFC is timed for the average rollup roll down time It is recommended you just use a standalone window module controller 5 3 5 Trunk release If your vehicle has a power hatch trunk release you can control it with your MFC by just triggering the trunk release line either n
6. THE 14 4 1 Primary Car Control Alarm Style With Remote Start 2 2 14 4 2 Control Hydraulics Another Unique Way To Use The 0 0 2 15 4 3 Control Hydraulics Another Unique Way To Use The 0 7 16 5 EXAMPLE ACCESSORY WIRING CONFIGURATIONS eee eee 17 9 Remote Start Accessory 22 22 17 oor gt 17 18 20 5 2 Door Lock Unlock Accessory Configuration 21 Accessory 21 5 5 21 52 T 22 0 3 s eater ANd Climate Controls E 22 23A TEE POWER WiNdOWS EUR 27 de CLER 20 02 A 22 9 55 2222222 2 24 22 eA INS SKY I IT UT 22 MFC INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 1 of 22 Table of Figures FISUke Overalt MEC 7 Figure 2 POSSIBLE PHONE INTERFACE 5 2 2 8 Figure 3 POSSIBLE PDA DEVICE 5 9 Figure 4 POSSIBLE PC CARPC 5
7. configuring or trying out a custom recipe that is not endorsed by Connect2Car make sure you test it out in the software simulation mode and observe and make sure the output effects on the accessory indicators are what you expect If you are not sure consult your installer to verify or test the Recipe based on your current car Installation configuration ALSO MAKE SURE TO CHECK THE ACCESSORY SETTINGS OF EACH RECIPE BEFORE YOU USE THEM THE ACCESSORY SETTING IN THE RECIPE HAS TO MATCH THE SAME ACCESSORY LOCATION INSTALLED IN YOUR VECHILE E g using a recipe from somebody that runs a door controller accessory on ACC 1 might do something else in your car if a different accessory is installed on ACC 1 in your car You will have to check your installation wiring diagram to make sure ACC 1 in your car runs the door lock control or map it to the correct accessory output 1 3 3 ACCESSORY TIMEOUT FEATURE The accessory timeout feature forces the MFC unit to turn off any given accessory based on its timeout setting This is to safeguard against unwanted effects that can be caused by accidentally trying out or unexpectedly using an unknown or badly configured Recipe Accessory control configuration setting MFC INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 4 of 22 CONNECT2CAR COM Before you try out or activate any recipes make sure you configure the safety timeout settings of each of the MFC accessory outputs The time out settings should reflect a realistic timeout
8. 12V DC Input BLACK Ground Input GREEN ACC1 Output YELLOW ACC2 Output PINK ACC3 Output ORANGE ACC4 Output BROWN Tachometer Input WHITE ACC1 4 Input GRAY 500 ACCS Output LT BLUE 500 ACC6 Output BLUE 500 ACC7 Output PURPLE 500 ACC8 Output N A BLUETOOTH LED INDICATOR POWER amp SERIAL LED INDICATOR BLUETOOTH ANTENA USB CHARGER MAX 5A SERIAL DATA CONNECTOR Figure 5 MFC CONNECTOR DIAGRAM MFC INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 11 of 22 CONNECT 2 12V DC MAIN POWER USE 7 AMP FUSE 3 4 1a 3 41b CHASSIS GROUND INPUT ACC1 30 AMP O ACC2 30 OR OUTPUT 30 AMP OR OUTPUT ACC4 30 OR OUTPUT TACHOMETER INPUT R JOUTPUT RC RC WHITE 1 4 6 INPUT OR 3 4 CONNECTOR AND WIRING DETAILS 3 4 1 MAIN HARNESS 12 PINCONNECTOR 3 4 1a 3 4 1b 3 4 1 3 4 14 3 4 1e OUTPUT 500ma ACC6 OUTPUT 500ma ACC7 OUTPUT 500ma 8 OUTPUT 500ma Figure 6 Main Connector P Detail Red Constant Power Input This wire supplies the main power for the MFC and must be fused Before connecting make sure P2 Black is wired to a solid chassis ground Black Chassis Ground Connect this wire to a paint free metal chassi
9. 2 PHONE INTERFACE SETUP PHONE SETUPS Bluetooth Phone within IN CAR Phone via connectable Range Bluetooth or Serial Bluetooth Bluetooth SERIAL CABLE n POSSIBLE POSSIBLE SCENARIOS SCENARIOS Start or Turn off Engine Lock Unlock Doors Arm Disarm Alarm Cut Fuel amp Cut Ignition incase of car theft Turn off Headlights from indoor Activate Custom Macro s for Accessories or Custom Combo s Figure 2 POSSIBLE PHONE INTERFACE CONFIGURATIONS MFC INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 8 of 22 DE CONNECT CAR COM 2 3 PDA INTERFACE SETUP PDA SETUPS IN CAR PDA with wireless Bluetooth or PDA WITHIN BLUETOOTH RANGE serial Cable Bluetooth Bluetooth CM SERIAL CABLE SCENARIOS SCENARIOS Start or Turn off Engine Start or Turn off Engine Lock Unlock Doors Lock Unlock Doors Arm Disarm Alarm Arm Disarm Alarm Cut Fuel amp Cut Ignition incase of car Cut Fuel amp Cut Ignition incase of theft theft Turn off Headlights from indoor Turn off Headlights from indoor Figure 3 POSSIBLE PDA DEVICE CONFIGURATIONS MFC INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 9 of 22 2 4 PC INTERFACE SETUP PC SETUPS Bluetooth Computer within IN CAR PC via Bluetooth connectable Range or Serial
10. ALLATION MANUAL Page 5 of 22 CONNECT2CAR COM 2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW The MFC accessory customizable functionality is presented as vehicle data called RECIPES In the recipe you make a series of steps and say what happens or gets activated through each step You set these based on timing e g max time min time etc or tachometer reading e g if below certain RPM s if above certain RPM s e g One can create recipes for practically almost any purpose since the hardware interface to the vehicle is a universal blank multi functional control device that has standard input and output interfaces to most vehicles The hardware unit performs remote functional instructions contained in the Recipes These Recipes are sent over the wireless or wired link at runtime command by the user These Recipes are also saved locally as XML Extensible Markup Language formatted data files on the device which describe the functionality of the accessory The user interface to the vehicle is on the smart phone device The mobile device or PC acts as a tool to hold configure and deploy the recipes which are actually run in real time on the hardware controller while reporting status of activities back to the smart phone device Recipes can be made shared or customized on the mobile device and are created to fit the interface of the accessory to be managed and also the functionality based on user interaction Sample recipes include Car Alarms Keyless Entry Tach
11. AR RIGHT DOWN REAR LEFT DOWN TACH RIGHT SIDE DOWN LEFT SIDE DOWN Bluetooth Wireless Bluetoothe Device Figure 9 MFC Example Setup as Hydraulics Controller MFC INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 16 of 22 CONNECT2CAR COM 5 EXAMPLE ACCESSORY WIRING CONFIGURATIONS Since the unit has the capability of controlling any 12V electronic device you want possibilities are pretty much endless Below are a few examples of the many things you can control All the necessary software configurations for the accessory examples below are included with the SOFTDASH software interface You can also make your own custom configurations for custom accessory controls refer to the software manual 5 1 REMOTE START ACCESSORY CONFIGURATION The MFC can be used as a stand alone Remote Start or can also be used to activate an external remote starter unit By using ACC 1 4 and setting the Black Red Input wire to positive you can wire into the vehicles Ignition Harness to Remote start your car Making the right connections is important and should be done by a professional or a person who has a good understanding of the vehicle electrical system that they are working on The recommended remote start configuration utilizes tachometer as well as timed remote start The tachometer timing calibration is the basis of the ignition crank and the pulsed time out serves as the maximum possi
12. LATION AND THEREFORE ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILTY FOR THE INSTALLATION OR LOSS CAUSED BY THE INSTALLATION OR USE OF THE MFC MODULE AND THE SOFTDASH INTERFACE Below are outlined safety features implemented in the MFC to minimize risk of damage or unwanted use or control of an accessory with the MFC 1 3 1 RECORDING AND SAVING THE INSTALLATION WIRING SETUP The first thing you user or installer should do during installation is to label the installation wiring in the SOFTDASH Installer Wiring menu This automatically uses this information to remind you of accessory configuration mismatches This also serves as a good reference point if you were to change that accessory control in the future Most times when people go to a different installer to install or change some wiring in their vehicles the installer completely rips out and rejects the old wiring because it wasn t done by them and charges for a totally new job The main reason being that they do not want to start retracing or following somebody else s wiring Sometimes the previous job might be obviously bad However this installer menu helps to share this installation data between old and new installers You can input detailed information about the wire its color type comments on its usage connection etc This helps to refresh things later and also it is used to remind you when changing controls in the SOFTDASH interface 1 3 2 SIMULATION MODE FOR RECIPES If you are going to be
13. UTPUT Lock Doors ACC 4 OUTPUT Unlock Doors MFC TACH BROWN WIRE PINS 3 6 ACC 1 4 SOURCE INPUT OR 5 OUTPUT Radio Power ACC 6 OUTPUT Trunk Release TACH ACC 7 OUTPUT OPEN SUNROOF ACC 8 OUTPUT CLOSE SUNROOF BLUETOOTH ANTENNA Wireless Bluetoothe Device a Figure 7 Example Simple setup MFC INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 14 of 22 CONNECT2CAR COM 4 2 PRIMARY CAR CONTROL Alarm Style with Remote Start This is an example of a direct installation setup however in this setup you waste a lot of accessory output connections due to the intermediate sections needed to achieve a single functionality Triggers in the picture are assumed to be setup depending on the purpose i e positive controlled or negative triggered setups MFC V3 with Alarm add on U E T Use external relay if needed N pings ACC 4 OUT max24V son 27177 INPUT To the TACH wire on the ALARM DEVICE T 9 ACC 5 OUT ve 500ma c N R START ACTIVATION TO Remote Start input wire on ALARM DEVICE ARM OUTPUT TO Lock input wire on ALARM DEVICE DISARM OUTPUT TO Unlock input wire on ALARM DEVICE EXTRA OUTPUT FOR WINDOW TRUNK RELEASE SUNROOF ETC
14. achometer calibration on the SoftDash software to ensure optimal monitoring of the tachometer system o SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION The direct Remote Start Recipe is included in the default download package of the software There are two types of button control settings included with the package One is a one touch remote start setup Touch to Start Touch to Stop and the other is a 2 stage self controlled remote start whereby the first stage activates all the accessories and the second stage cranks the ignition for a start using tachometer monitoring as well as pulsed timeout For the trigger accessory line of the ignition wire set the maximum safety timeout for that line to be 4 sec This means that no matter what recipe accessory configuration is assigned to that line the maximum time that output will be activated is 4 sec The other accessory lines can be set to infinite timeout or e g a 10minute timeout if you want the remote start to shut down after 10mins MFC INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 20 of 22 CONNECT2CAR COM 5 2 DOOR LOCK UNLOCK ACCESSORY CONFIGURATION There are 3 main of door lock types and it is important to determine what type your vehicle has before making any connections Incorrect connections may cause damage to the MFC or the vehicle electric system The information provided is only a guide and may not be correct for your vehicle Type 1 Negative Trigger Most Imports newer General Motors and newer Fords With Negat
15. ble crank time limit Connect2Car ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILTY FOR THE INSTALLATION OR CONFIGURATION OF THE REMOTE START FEATURE IN A MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLE The fact that there is no guarantee that the transmission will be in a neutral position for manual transmission vehicles puts your or the car at risk of damaging injuring ones self or others in the surrounding should the ignition crank while the car is in gear 5 1 1 TRIGGERED REMOTE START Setup any of the MFC accessory wires as a positive controlled or negative controlled accessory wire depending on the type of trigger on the external remote start unit Connect the final trigger wire to the trigger input of the remote start unit m Remote Start TRIGGER Any ACC 1 8 START UNIT WITH TRIGGER INPUT Figure 10 Triggered Remote Start MFC INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 17 of 22 CONNECT2CAR COM Setup the software configuration for a single pulse on that accessory wire On the software setup which convenient button on the device you want to use for the remote start o SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION The single pulse Recipe is included in the default download package of the software There is also a delayed single pulse recipe that makes sure you hold down the button for a minimum delay before the pulse will be triggered You can use this if you want to filter random accidental key press on the phone You can adjust all the timing de
16. e than one ignition wire and it is important that they all receive power in order for the remote start to work When testing an ignition wire it will read ground when in the key is in the accessory position and will be 12V when the key is in the run position and also in the crank position o Finding the Accessory wire wires The Accessory wire wires are not needed in order for the remote start to work however in order to turn on the Radio Heater controls and AC controls you will also have to power up the accessory wire wires When testing accessory wires they will read 12V when the key is in the accessory and run position and will shut down and read ground when in the crank position MFC INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 19 of 22 figure below shows each wires reading relation with key position Ign hen Start Wire Reading when tested Starter wire Ground Off Ignition wire Ground Accessory wire Positive Ign Start Wire Reading when tested Acc Starter wire Ground Off Ignition wire Positive Accessory wire Positive Ign Start Wire Reading when tested Acc Starter wire Positive Off Ignition wire Positive Accessory wire Ground Figure 12 Ignition Key Positions o Tachometer wiring Connect the MFC tachometer wire to the cars tachometer output wire Make sure you run the t
17. egative or positive triggered 5 3 6 Air Ride or Hydraulic Suspension The MFC is a perfect replacement for those large switch panels With Bluetooth you will be able to stand outside the vehicle and control the whole air ride or hydraulic set up 5 4 THE SKY IS THE LIMIT There is no limit of what you can control and with the Connect2Car Software on your Bluetooth enabled cell phone or Bluetooth enabled PDA all the outputs are fully programmable to use them whatever way you want This unlimited customization should be done by a professional ONLY You can always work with preset packages that work to do specifically what you want Visit www connect2car com to download specific configuration packages geared towards different unique configurations Also consult your local Connect2Car dealer or Installer for more details MFC INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 22 of 22 2 connect2car com Connect2Car Inc 540 Nepperhan Avenue Suite 580A Yonkers NY USA Tel 914 751 6426 Fax 914 239 3250 Connect2Car Tech Support US 914 239 3826 MFCHMO001 COPYRIGHT 2006 Connect2Car Inc All rights reserved
18. elected configuration packages the controller device phone PDA e g establishes a two way communication with the hardware unit in the vehicle and provides the user with virtual dashboard of their controls of interest based on their configurations Furthermore the rich user interface skins also provide a more customized experience and local personalization to taste 1 1 Disclaimer The information contained in this document is accurate at time of release However as Connect2Car Inc is committed to continued research and development activities these specifications may change from time to time The present manual by Connect2Car Inc reflects the present state of the art of the products described therein We have endeavored to give a description that is as complete and clear as possible in order to make work with our products as easy as possible for you All the same the manual may contain technical inaccuracies and typing errors As a result of the rapid advance in the art we must also reserve the right to incorporate technical alterations and developments without separate advance notice That is why Connect2Car Inc does not give any warranty for the contents of the manual and for its continuing applicability Nor is Connect2Car Inc liable for any loss that might result from consultation of this manual Particularly Connect2Car Inc is not liable for damage nor indirect damage including damage caused by financial loss and similar consequence
19. ive trigger door lock style factory relays are controlled by a negative ground pulse from the switch or factory alarm module These wires can be found at the door lock switch in the drivers or passenger kick panels at the door lock relays or at the factory security module Below is an example of a factory negative pulse switch relays and actuator setup By using the factory relays you can avoid having to use your own just simply connect one of the outputs from the MFC to Lock and another one to Unlock as demonstrated below 12V 87 87 a 30 30 1o E Ly U E Output From MFC example Gray ACC 5 500Ma Output From MFC example Light Blue ACC 6 500Ma Figure 13 Connecting MFC to factory door triggers 5 3 MORE ACCESSORY CONFIGURATIONS 5 3 1 Parking Lights These wires can normally be found at the back of the switch n the kick panel running towards the rear of the vehicle or at the light itself When run through ACC 1 4 parking lights should be connected with an inline fuse based on the vehicle fuse ratings Do not attempt to draw more than 30A directly from the MFC use an intermediate RELAY Also from software it is recommended that you do not rapidly flash filament bulbs as this can increase the wear and tear on the filament due to rapid expansion and contraction MFC INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 21 of 22 CONNECT2CAR
20. lays as needed from the software interface For the trigger accessory line set the maximum safety timeout for that line to be 1sec This means that no matter what recipe accessory configuration is assigned to that line the maximum time that output will be activated is 1 sec 5 1 2 DIRECT REMOTE START In this setup the MFC directly interfaces with all the necessary wires needed for a remote Start however in this configuration you use up more accessory wires compared to the triggered remote start Also note that for this configuration to work some vehicles might require and ignition bypass kit to override an electronic chipped key or any other type of factory security override Starter AC Heater Controls Fuel Pump Engine ECU Trans ECU Batt Black Ground Input Red 12V DC Input Figure 11 Direct Remote Start MFC INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 18 of 22 CONNECT2CAR COM o Finding the Starter wire The starter wire can be found in the ignition harness which will be coming off of the Key cylinder This wire when tested will read 12V only when the key is in the crank start position and will return to a ground when the key is not in the crank start position o Finding the Ignition wire wires The Ignition wire wires can also be found at the ignition harness Some vehicles may have mor
21. of the maximum safe time that accessory should be activated Default setting is 5 seconds for all the accessory outputs It is also recommended that you use very short timeouts for accessories that control electro mechanical devices or features e g ignition windows sunroof linear actuators etc 1 3 4 LOST CONNECTION SETTINGS The SOFTDASH interface by default will automatically turn off all the accessory outputs once the user control device has been disconnected either via data cable or is out of Bluetooth connection range This setting can be over ridden from the configuration settings It can be configured per accessory and a WAIT FOR RECONNECT time can be set so as to control how long the unit will wait for the user before engaging into the safe mode It is recommended that you do not disable the safe mode for accessories that control electro mechanical devices or features e g ignition windows sunroof linear actuators etc 1 4 Technical Support For all technical support please contact Connect2Car Inc via Support connect2car com Your questions will be prioritized and responded to in a professional and prompt manner Please also check out the FAQ section on the website at www connect2car com 1 5 GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION MULTI FUNCTION CONTROLLER UNIT ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER ELECTRICAL VOLTAGE GROUND REFERENCE POINT PERSONAL DIGITAL ASSISTANT FAVORITE ASKED QUESTIONS MFC INST
22. ometer Shift light Turbo timers Strobe Emergency flashers Engine cut off Window rollup down Remote Starter Fuel Ignition Cut off etc Administrators can setup package of Recipes for users installers E g Recipe packages with Recipes specifically setup for a Ford Mustang security system installation a custom Turbo timer Recipe hydraulics control recipe or even a custom combo MFC INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 6 of 22 2 1 POSSIBLE SETUPS WITH THE DEVICES RUNNING SOFTDASH INTERFACE SOFTWARE Pocket PC Palm OS CONNECT TO THE MFC MODULE USING mr Cable connection e Bluetooth d serial wireless dash applications e g touchscreen e t c 9 MFC Module Remote CONTROL ANY DEVICE USING THE MFC MODULE Trunk Release Tachometer Display Voice Shift light Response Remote Engine 2 Way real Start A time notification Fuel Cutoff Ignition Cutoff Hydraulics System Lock and unlock and window roll up down Custom light Hydraulics Doors flash Effects Neon Underbody kit lights Headlights and any other custom acessories you can think of Figure 1 Overall MFC Capability NOTES e Refer to the Software Manual to see a list of compatible phones PDA s and PC devices Also visit www connect2car com for the latest updates in compatibility of devices MFC INSTALLATION MANUAL Page of 22 2
23. s arising from the use or improper use of this manual not even in the case where it was pointed out to Connect2Car Inc or an agent of Connect2Car Inc that such damage might be sustained Contact your Connect2Car representative should you require clarification on information contained in this document or to request of copy of the latest version of this document You can also visit www connect2car com for all the latest information product manuals and documentation 1 2 Copyright The Connect2Car MFC Installation Manual is copyright by Connect2Car Inc with all rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without the prior written approval of Connect2Car Inc 1 3 Safety Issues It is recommended that you read these simple guidelines carefully before use to ensure the safe operation of the module The MFC should be installed by a professional automotive electronics installer MFC INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 3 of 22 CONNECT2CAR COM The fact that there is unlimited control through the SOFTDASH interface software could give rise to one putting the accessories in and unconditional or dangerous state e g cranking the ignition of a manual transmission vehicle in gear controlling moving parts without caution e g window door poppers hydraulics linear actuators etc Because of this unforeseen multi functionality Connect2Car Inc CANNOT VALIDATE NOR ENSURE THAT ANY OR ALL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ARE MET DURING INSTAL
24. s ground Make sure wire has a solid connection and does not move around Green Yellow Pink Orange ACC1 4 or Outputs These connectors are output from the 4 MFC internal relays rated up to 12 30amps peak These wires will be connected to the vehicle accessories such as door locks radio turn on trunk release etc They can all either send a or Signal depending on what the ACC source input wire is connected to P8 white wire See pg11 for details Brown Tachometer Input With this wire connected to the vehicles tachometer signal wire it will allow you to get an RPM read out on the Connect2Car SOFTDASH Software running on your controller device e g phone PC or PDA etc The RPM can be used in REMOTE START recipes to synchronize with the RPM while starting as well as using a limited pulse time It can also be set up to activate any specific output based on the RPM e g activate deactivate an output below or above a desired RPM level For accurate performance of the tachometer readings the tachometer must be calibrated from the SOFTDASH software interface White or ACC 1 4 Source Input This is the input for the internal relays that control P3 P4 P5 and P6 connected to a 12V the outputs of Acc 1 4 will then be 12V If connected MFC INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 12 of 22 CONNECT2CAR COM to a chassis ground the outputs will then be This wire must be fused with a 30A max fuse to protect
25. the vehicle and MFC board in case of a short 3 4 1f Gray Light Blue Blue Purple ACC 5 6 500ma Outputs These four wires will supply 500ma output and in most cases will require the use of external relays You can use these to connector to a direct accessory that requires a 500ma or less trigger For any other type of control these outputs should be coupled with an external relay where by the relay coil is grounded by this output See section 0 page 16 for details 3 4 2 BLUETOOTH ANTENNA CONNECTION Connect the Connect2Car MFC Bluetooth antenna to this port optionally supplied in the box Mount the Bluetooth antenna unit in a suitable location in the vehicle that is not closed or boxed in by metal panels A suitable location is somewhere on above the dashboard or panel height level or at least window glass level for best reception With the Bluetooth antenna plugged in you can now perform all your MFC controlling via the wireless Bluetooth interface The led indicators on the Bluetooth antenna indicate active Bluetooth status Red only indicates power Blue flashing colors indicate live Bluetooth connection Note The Bluetooth data connection will be overridden disabled if the serial data cable is plugged in and the controlling computer device has the serial port activated 3 4 3 SERIAL DATA CONNECTOR This gives you local serial port control to the MFC device Use standard DB9 Female cable provided in the box An ac
26. tive serial port data connection with the MFC unit overrides the Bluetooth connection Note The Bluetooth data connection will be overridden and disabled if the serial data cable is plugged in and the controlling computer device has the serial port activated 3 4 4 USB Chargers The PDA PHONE charger connector will charge devices with a USB charging capability The charger can handle up to 5A maximum 5v Check your device manufacturer for details 3 4 5 POWER AND SERIAL DATA LED INDICATOR The LED s can be mounted anywhere for visible indication The green LED signifies a power connection and the yellow LED signifies active serial data connection If the yellow LED lights up the Bluetooth connection will be automatically disabled bypassed See section 0 pg 13 3 4 6 BLUETOOTH LED INDICATOR The alternate Bluetooth LED indicator also indicates an active Bluetooth connection This can also be mounted any where you wish to indicate a visible Bluetooth connection MFC INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 13 of 22 4 COMMON INSTALLATION SETUP EXAMPLES WITH THE 4 1 PRIMARY CAR CONTROL V2 sss PIN 6 92771514 DOOR UNLOCK C oves PIN 12 Ue ENGINE CUT OFF Battery GROUND BLACK WIRE Lo ACC 1 OUTPUT Roll Windows Up ACC 2 OUTPUT Roll Windows Down ACC 3 O
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