Operation Guide (ETT)

Updated by Kaitlynne Monaghan

Overview

This EP1plus System (ETT) was originally designed to accommodate a change request to an existing CCM system configuration (EPF) Below you will find the schematic as well as key operational features and additional support information to assist with your installation.

Although this article references this system as a replica of an older CRS system the system can be used anywhere that does not require alternate functionality (i.e. state specific operation like California).

Key Software Features

Activation

  • The system will activate automatically once the ignition has been ON for 6 seconds.

Deactivation

  • The system will deactivate in the key OFF position.

Time to Perform the Child Check

  • The driver will have 4 minutes to complete the child check.

Door

  • The door is monitored during deactivation and if opened before the child check is complete the horn will sound.
  • If the front door is opened during deactivation, you will need to shut the door and cycle the key to cancel the alarm.

Horn

  • If the child check is not performed, the horn will sound for 5 minutes.
Optional Features

Dome Lights

  • The dome lights will illuminate during deactivation
  • The dome lights will illuminate for 1 minute after the system has been deactivated.

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 the ♪ ignition tone ♪ is heard indicating the system is ready for operation.

Activation

The system will activate automatically after the ignition has been ON for 6 seconds.

Deactivation

When you are finished your route,

  1. Turn the key to the ♪ 'OFF' position ♪ .
  2. Walk to the rear of the vehicle and conduct a thorough inspection of your vehicle.
    1. The driver will have 4 minutes to perform the check.
  3. Depress the rear deactivation button and hold for 3 seconds.
    1. The system will confirm deactivation with the ♪ deactivation tone ♪ and flashing dome lights.
The driver has 1 minute to deactivate the system or the horn will sound.

Horn Will Sound...  

  • When the system is not deactivated within 1 minute of the key being positioned in the ignition OFF position.
  • When a door is opened during the deactivation procedure.
  • When the accessory feature times out (4 minutes).
  • When the Road Crossing feature times out after 10 minutes.

Silencing the Horn

These steps do not deactivate the system.  This will cancel the alarm and reset the EP1plus back into the activated state.

  1. Turn Ignition ‘ON’ for 2 seconds.
  2. Turn Ignition back to ‘OFF'. 
    1. Complete child check and deactivate the system

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.

  1. Activate 8-way overhead lights (or other 12V activation source).
  2. Remove the key from the ignition and perform escort duties.
  3. Insert the key back into the ignition and turn to the 'ON' position.
  4. 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. 

Optional Features

Dome (Interior) Lights 

  • Dome lights will illuminate during the child check period.
  • Dome lights will flash twice to confirm deactivation.
  • Dome lights will illuminate for 1 minute after deactivation.

Accessory Feature (loading and unloading)

This is an optional feature and requires that your technician connect the system to an accessory power source. 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 2 minutes for unloading passengers. This can be extended by cycling the key from 'ACC' to ‘OFF’ back to 'ACC' when the driver hears the ♪ warning tones ♪. This process can be repeated as needed.

Installation and Part Information

A007 ETT (schematic)


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