Operation Guide TTQ (Voice)

Updated 3 years ago by Jennifer

Overview

The EP2plus TTQ Voice System utilizes the fundamental Child Check reminder principle of our EP1plus with the addition of audible instruction through an external speaker. Below you will find key operational features, additional support information and the schematic to assist with your operation and/or installation.

Key Software Features

Activation

The system will activate automatically after the ignition has been ON for 10 minutes OR by use of the 8-way overhead red lights - whichever occurs first.

Deactivation

The system will deactivate in the key ON position.

Time to Perform the Child Check

The driver will have 4 minutes to perform the child check, so long as the key remains in the ignition.

Horn

If the child check is not performed the horn will sound for 5 minutes.

Dome Lights

The dome lights will illuminate during the child check.
The dome lights will illuminate for 2 minutes after the system has been deactivated.

Audio

The external speaker emits audio commands to the driver.

Accessory Time

The driver can sit with the key in the accessory position for 4 minutes and can extend that time by cycling the key.

Ignition ON

When the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position an ♪ Ignition tone ♪ is heard indicating the system is ready for operation.

Activation

The EP2plus TTQ Voice will auto-activate after 10 minutes of the ignition being 'ON', or when the overhead lights are applied whichever comes first. Manual activation will be confirmed with "Child Check Mate is now Activated" - which can be heard from the speaker.

Brown Wire (6-PH Wire #5) must be connected to the 8-way overhead lights.

Deactivation

Position the ignition Key to 'OFF'.
Turn the key back to 'ON' position within 1 to 8 seconds.
1. You will hear "Please conduct your child search now."
Walk to the rear of the vehicle and conduct a thorough inspection of your vehicle.
1. The driver has 4 minutes to perform the child check.
Depress the rear deactivation button and hold for 3 seconds.
1. You will hear the deactivation tone followed by "Child Check-Mate is now deactivated"

Dome (Interior) Lights

Dome lights will illuminate during the Child Check
Dome lights will remain on for 2 minutes after deactivation

Horn Will Sound...

When the system is not deactivated within 4 minutes of ignition 'ON'.
When the ignition key is turned to the 'OFF' position and not returned to the 'ON' position on an activated system the horn will sound within 10 seconds.
When the accessory feature times out (4 minutes).

Silencing the Alarm

These steps do not deactivate the system. This will cancel the alarm and reset the EP2plus back into the activated state.

Turn Ignition ‘OFF’ for 2 seconds.
Turn Ignition back to ‘ON'.

Road Crossing Feature

This feature allows a driver to turn the vehicle off and remove the key from the ignition for a maximum period of 10 minutes without deactivating the system. This feature allows a driver to turn the vehicle off and remove the key from the ignition to assist the loading or unloading of children or to perform escort duties or assist special needs passengers.

Activate 8-way overhead lights (or other 12V activation source).
Remove the key from the ignition and perform escort duties.
Insert the key back into the ignition and turn to the 'ON' position.
Deactivate 8-way overhead lights and continue on your route.

To utilize this feature, it is recommended that the Brown Wire (6-PH Wire #5) be connected to the 8-way overhead lights.

The system is still active and requires that the driver conduct their child check and deactivation of the system end of their run.

Accessory Feature

The accessory feature was designed to accommodate loading and unloading when the engine is not permitted to be running. The accessory power source will provide the driver 4 minutes for unloading passengers. This can be extended by cycling the key to the ‘OFF’ position and back to 'accessory' position when the driver hears the following instruction: "To continue waiting, please cycle your key." This process can be repeated as needed.

To utilize this feature, ensure that the White/Orange Wire (3-PH) is connected to Accessory power.