Operation Guide TTK (Theft-Mate)

Overview

The EP2plus TTK Theft-Mate System utilizes the fundamental Child Check reminder principle of our EP1plus with the addition of audible instruction through an external speaker and an added layer of security provided by a motion sensor that scans the interior of the bus when it's not in service.

Key Software Features

Activation

• The system will activate automatically after the ignition has been ON for 5 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 2 minutes to perform the child check, so long as the key remains in the ignition, motion sensor detection extends the deactivation period.

Horn

• If the child check is not performed OR motion sensor Double Check is triggered, the horn will sound for 5 minutes.

Dome Lights

• The dome light will illuminate for 20 seconds when the key is position to 'ON'
• The dome lights will illuminate during the child check.
• The dome lights will illuminate for 2 minutes after the system has been deactivated.

Motion Sensor

• The motion sensor will begin to monitor the bus 1 minute after deactivation of system and continue to scan for motion until the driver returns.

Audio

• The external speaker emits audio commands to the driver.

Accessory Time

• The driver can sit with the key in the accessory position for 2 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 TTK Theft Mate will auto-activate after 5 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.

Deactivation

1. Position the ignition Key to 'OFF'.
2. Turn the key back to 'ON' position within 1 to 8 seconds.
   1. You will hear "Please conduct your child search now."
3. Walk to the rear of the vehicle and conduct a thorough inspection of your vehicle.
   1. The driver has 2 minutes to perform the child check.
4. 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 activate with ignition ‘ON’ for 20 seconds
• 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 2 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). 
• When the road crossing feature times out (10 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.

1. Turn Ignition ‘OFF’ for 2 seconds.
2. 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.

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.

Motion Sensor Operation

The EP2plus TTK Theft-Mate System is equipped with a motion sensor which starts scanning the interior of the bus 1 minute after deactivation. The motion sensor has three primary functions.

1. Double-Check: If motion is detected within the first 60 minutes after deactivation the following message will be heard from the speaker  "Please sit down some will be here shortly" and the horn will go off for a maximum time of 5 minutes. The system assumes that a child has been left unattended.
2. Theft-Mate: If the motion sensor detects movement on the bus 60 minutes after deactivation it assumes an intruder has entered the bus and the following message will be heard from the speaker "Leave Vehicle now authorities notified" the horn will not go off.
3. Driver Security: If the Child Double-Check or Theft-Mate alert is triggered the following message will be heard from the speaker the next time the ignition key is turned to the 'ON' position. "Warning check for unauthorized entry"

During deactivation, the motion sensor expects to detect movement of the driver as he or she walks to the back of the bus to do their child check and deactivate the system. If no motion is detected our system assumes someone other than the driver has deactivated the system. The next time the key is cycled 'ON' the following message will be heard for the speaker. "Warning no motion detected on last deactivation."

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 2 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.

Charter Mode

Charter Mode is a function that can be used when a driver is performing a school or charter trip and wants to remain on the bus while waiting for the group to return.

1. To place the Motion Sensor in “Charter Mode” turn the key from OFF to “ON” position.
2. Go to the back of the bus and “PRESS” the RVT “RED” button holding it until you hear the chirping sounds and “Charter mode Is now activated” message coming from the speaker.
3. Turn the key to the “OFF” position. You may now move freely in the bus.

• Charter Mode will stay in effect for a maximum of 3 hours.
• If you'll be on the bus for longer than 3 hours you will need to repeat the procedure to re-activate “Charter Mode” for another 3 hours.
• System reactivation will disengage Charter Mode

Installation and Part Information

A066 TTK Theft-Mate + AC42

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