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Section 5    PROGRAMMING THE APCM

This section describes how the Auxiliary Powertrain Control Module can be programmed. 

Section 5.1   DESCRIPTION AND DEFAULT SETTINGS

DEFAULT SETTINGS

The unit is shipped with the following settings pre-programmed:

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RPM Memory Settings are:  (1) 1787  (2) 1300  (3) 2100  (4) 2500 RPM

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Automatic Charge Protection is OFF

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Automatic RPM Control is OFF

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PTO and RPM Control is NOT LINKED

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Enabling Lower Limit is 1000  (PTO clutch will engage whenever the PTO button is pressed)

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Disabling Upper Limit is 3400  (PTO clutch will not disengage at high engine speeds)

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Custom Remote RPM Control is OFF

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Initial Ramp Rate is set to 500 RPM/second (displays 88 on screen)

 

 

Section 5.2   APCM MAIN PROGRAMMING MODE

The required programming steps for each of the module functions is covered in each respective section. 
The diagram on the following page provides an graphical overview of the main programming mode.
The table below summarizes the required programming for each APCM function.

APCM Function

Automatic

Idle

Control

PTO/RP

M Linked

PTO

Lower

Limit

PTO

Upper

Limit

Custom

RPM

Control

Menu 1

Menu 2

Menu 3

Menu 4

Menu 5

Default

BASE

no

1000

3400

BASE

Charge Protection
RPM Control
PTO Control

BASE

no

####

####

BASE

Automatic Charge
Protection

A CP

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Automatic RPM Control

A Sr

no

n/a

n/a

BASE

Custom RPM Control

BASE

no

n/a

n/a

CUST

PTO/RPM Linked

BASE

YES

####

####

BASE

PTO/Custom RPM Linked

BASE

YES

####

####

CUST

Summary of Contents for AUXILIARY IDLE

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTIONS for the AUXILIARY IDLE CONTROL MODULE Exclusively for Ford Trucks with 7 3L DIT Diesel Engines Powertrain Control Systems Division Visteon Automotive Systems Copyright 1998 Part No XC3F...

Page 2: ...10 14 4 1 Basic Operation 10 4 2 PTO Lower Limit Engagement 11 4 3 PTO Upper Limit Overspeed 12 4 4 PTO Linked with RPM Control 13 4 5 PTO Linked with Custom RPM Control 14 5 Programming the APCM Modu...

Page 3: ...and Manual RPM Adjustment Arrows Each arrow key contains a preset speed allowing four 4 programmable RPM settings The arrow keys are also used to manually increase or decrease the engine speed at a fa...

Page 4: ...L MODE Section 3 PTO RPM CONTROL LINKED Section 4 4 Custom RPM Section 4 5 REMOTE RPM CONTROL SWITCH Operation Section 3 Installation Section 6 REMOTE CHARGE PROTECT SWITCH Operation Section 2 Install...

Page 5: ...arge Protection Press CHARGE PROTECT key A Charge Protect Light will flash Engine speed will increase to a variable RPM dependent on the battery voltage requirement Nominal system voltage will be disp...

Page 6: ...ic Charge Protection completely you will need to re program the APCM Step 1 Section 2 3 REMOTE USAGE CHARGE PROTECTION For this module an input is available to allow remote activation and deactivation...

Page 7: ...CONTROL key on module RPM Control Light will turn on RPM value stored in Memory 1 is displayed If desired select another RPM memory setting by pressing any ARROW key RPM value stored in the Memory se...

Page 8: ...ic Charge Protection and return engine to normal idle Press FORD key B Press RPM CONTROL key Press POWER key Press brake pedal take vehicle out of park or release parking brake If toggled again the ve...

Page 9: ...Step 2 Initiate Custom RPM Control The RPM Control light will turn on steady when Custom RPM Control mode is programmed RPM value associated with the Custom Input Voltage is displayed If within range...

Page 10: ...shows the RPM value associated with the Custom input voltage If OFF is displayed the voltage input is not within 0 5 4 5V range The engine speed will be elevated within a few seconds after vehicle s...

Page 11: ...ng diagram shows how the upper and lower PTO speed limits function when programmed Section 4 1 BASIC OPERATION OF PTO CONTROL The PTO CONTROL key works like a on off switch Press the key once to turn...

Page 12: ...ith the ARROW keys to the desired maximum engagement speed for PTO mode 4 Save and exit programming mode by pressing the FORD key Step 2 Activate the PTO Control output Press PTO CONTROL key on the mo...

Page 13: ...with ARROW keys to the desired maximum allowable engine speed for PTO mode 4 Save and exit programming mode by pressing the FORD key twice Step 2 Activate the PTO Control output Press PTO CONTROL key...

Page 14: ...ey 5 Press Ford key Menu 3 shows the programmed PTO Lower Limit 6 Press Ford key Menu 4 shows the programmed PTO Upper Limit 7 Menu 5 should be set to BASE mode Press Ford key to exit NOTE Automatic R...

Page 15: ...to exit NOTE Automatic RPM Control is not available with PTO RPM LINKED Step 2 Initiate PTO Linked with CUSTOM RPM CONTROL mode The RPM Control light will turn on steady automatically when Custom RPM...

Page 16: ...OFF Initial Ramp Rate is set to 500 RPM second displays 88 on screen Section 5 2 APCM MAIN PROGRAMMING MODE The required programming steps for each of the module functions is covered in each respectiv...

Page 17: ...ey to select options in each Menu To exit programming mode complete all menus OR press and hold the RPM CONTROL CHARGE PROTECT and FORD keys for 3 seconds CHARGE RPM RPM V PTO RPM V PTO PTO RPM RPM RP...

Page 18: ...you for example a slow rate of increase for clutch durability or a fast rate for time efficiency The second menu allows the initial ramp up rate to be modified The up ramp rate is how fast the engine...

Page 19: ...itches for all exterior applications Section 6 1 REMOTE INPUT SWITCHES Section 6 1 1 Remote Switch Installation For Remote RPM Control Remote Charge Protection use Momentary Contact push button switch...

Page 20: ...PM value corresponds to what custom input voltage V refer to Section 9 For Remote Custom RPM Control Connect potentiometer to red VREF output black SIG RTN pink CUSTOM input The Custom Input Voltage s...

Page 21: ...M signal on off 4 White Purple SCP Bus Twisted Pair Connects to Vehicle 5 Black Signal Return Use for Remote Custom Input 6 Black Ground Connects to Vehicle 7 Gray Remote RPM Control Input Use for Rem...

Page 22: ...are ok replace APCM 6 Display reads EErr APCM component defective replace APCM 7 Display reads AErr APCM component defective replace APCM 8 Must press remote switch twice to activate RPM Control May h...

Page 23: ...mum RPM for Charge Protection 1100 RPM 1998 MY Econoline 1200 RPM 1999 MY F Series 1300 RPM All previous Model Years for E F Series Maximum charge rate 2500 RPM RPM CONTROL MODE Selectable high idle o...

Page 24: ...Part No E8EB 14A464 BZA BUS TAN ORANGE BUS PINK LIGHT BLUE KEY POWER F Series RED YELLOW E Series RED LIGHT GREEN GROUND BLACK Module Side Ford Part No F3LB 12624 ZB BUS RED BLUE BUS WHITE PURPLE KEY...

Page 25: ...t ramps up to the desired elevated idle at a rate of 500 RPM second The down ramp rate RMP should remain at I 100 RPM sec or lower Table 9 3 2 Engine Speed Ramp Rates Ramp Rate Setting Ramp Rate LCD D...

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