Operation Guide TTU (Voice & GPS/California)
Overview
The EP2plus TTU Voice & GPS System utilizes the fundamental Child Check reminder principle of our EP1plus with the addition of audible instruction through an external speaker and GPS capabilities. This software was developed to meet specific program requirements for the state of California and it's SB-172. 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 5 seconds.
Deactivation
- The system will deactivate in the key OFF position.
Time to Perform the Child Check
- The driver will have 3 minutes to perform the child check, so long as the door remains closed.
Horn
- If the child check is not performed the horn will sound for 30 minutes.
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.
Parking Brake
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 1 minute 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.
GPS
- The GPS capability is enabled and can connect to third-party GPS providers.
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 TTU Voice & GPS System will auto-activate after 5 seconds 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
- Close all floor level doors (emergency, front and rear doors).
- Apply vehicle handbrake.
- Position the ignition Key to 'OFF.'
- You will hear "Please conduct your child search now."
- Walk to the rear of the vehicle and conduct a thorough inspection of your vehicle.
- The driver has 3 minutes to perform the child check, so long as the door remains closed.
- Depress the rear deactivation button and hold for 3 seconds.
- 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 1 minute after deactivation
Horn Will Sound...
- When the ignition is 'OFF' and the entrance door is open or opened prior to deactivation.
- When the horn will sound if the ignition is 'OFF' and the parking brake is not applied.
- When the system is not deactivated within 3 minutes of ignition 'OFF'.
- When the accessory feature times out (4 minutes).
- When the road crossing feature times out (10 minutes).
Parking Brake
- Apply the parking brake prior to shutting the ignition 'OFF.'
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.
- 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 (or other 12V activation source) and continue on your route.
GPS I/O Connections
- Child Check Not Done: If the child check is not completed and the horn sounds on the vehicle the system will send a ground signal to the third-party device to then trigger an alert (eg. text or email) to the appropriate personnel.
- Tamperproof: If the child check system is unplugged child check sends a signal to the third-party device to then trigger an alert (eg. text or email) to the appropriate personnel.
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.
