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Section 2 CHARGE PROTECTION MODE
Charge Protection is used for maintaining system voltage.
In Charge Protection mode, the system (battery) voltage is monitored and the engine speed, in RPM, is increased
so the voltage is maintained and battery charged as required. Charge Protection mode can be activated from in-
cab, remotely, and can be programmed to activate automatically on engine start-up. Charge Protection mode can
only be activated with all vehicle interlock conditions met, the APCM is for stationary use only.
Section 2.1 BASIC OPERATION - CHARGE PROTECTION
Step 1 Ensure all vehicle enabling conditions are met.
1. Set parking brake
2. For Manual Transmission, foot off clutch pedal
3. For Automatic Transmission, put gear shift lever in PARK
4. Foot off service brake
5. Foot off accelerator pedal
6. Vehicle is stationary
7. Engine is started and at idle
Step 2 Activate Charge 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 displayed on screen
Exiting Charge Protection
ANY ONE of the following will exit Charge Protection and return engine to idle.
•
Press [CHARGE PROTECT] key
/A
•
Press [FORD] key
•
Press [POWER] key
•
Press brake or clutch pedal, take vehicle out of park, or release parking brake
/A
Or a remotely installed Charge Protect switch
Section 2.2 AUTOMATIC OPERATION - CHARGE PROTECTION
Note that Automatic Operation functions only in vehicles equipped with Automatic Transmissions.
With Automatic Charge Protection programmed, the engine speed will be elevated within a few seconds after the
vehicle's enabling conditions are met.
Step 1 Program the module for Automatic Charge Protection.
1. Go to main programming mode, press and hold [RPM CONTROL], [CHARGE PROTECT] & [FORD]
keys
2. In Menu 1, change the mode from "Base" to "
A CP
" with [ARROW] key.
3. Save and exit programming mode by pressing the [FORD] key.
CHARGE
PROTECT
