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DDC-SVC-MAN-0019
Optimized Idle User Manual
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Detroit Diesel
Corporation is registered to ISO 9001:2001.
Copyright © Detroit Diesel Corporation. All rights reserved. Detroit
Diesel Corporation is a Daimler company.
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 DDC-SVC-MAN-0019 Optimized Idle User Manual Specifications are subject to change without notice. Detroit Diesel Corporation is registered to ISO 9001:2001. Copyright © Detroit Diesel Corporation. All rights reserved. Detroit Diesel Corporation is a Daimler company. Printed in U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS................4 INTRODUCTION TO OPTIMIZED IDLE..........5 OPERATING OPTIMIZED IDLE..............6 ENGINE MODE....................7 THERMOSTAT MODE (WITH THE OPTIONAL OPTIMIZED IDLE THERMOSTAT)....................8 Continuous Run Condition and Extended Idle Condition......8 Continuous Run Condition................9 Extended Idle Condition................9 DRIVE AWAY....................

  • Page 3: California Proposition 65 Warning And Engine Idle Notice

    The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Although every effort was made to ensure that the most current information is made available to you, Detroit Diesel Corporation makes no claims, written or implied, as to the validity of the information contained at time of purchase.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    An understanding of Optimized Idle concepts and terminology will be useful in obtaining the most benefit from this product. Brief definitions of the terminology used with Optimized Idle and throughout this manual can be found in the glossary. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When active, the Optimized Idle system automatically stops and restarts the engine.

  • Page 5: Introduction To Optimized Idle

    Optimized Idle User Manual INTRODUCTION TO OPTIMIZED IDLE Optimized Idle with DDEC software reduces engine idle time by running the engine only when required. Optimized Idle is a system which automatically stops and restarts the engine to accomplish the following: •...

  • Page 6: Operating Optimized Idle

    Cruise Switch is turned off. Optimized Idle may continue to run the engine to warm--up the engine, or heat (cool) the interior.

  • Page 7: Engine Mode

    Optimized Idle User Manual ENGINE MODE Optimized Idle will stop and restart the engine only as necessary, to keep engine temperature between 60°F (16°C) and 104°F (40°C) (factory set limits) and to keep the battery charged. When Optimized Idle starts due to low battery voltage (less than 12.2 V on a 12 V system, the engine will run for a minimum of two hours.

  • Page 8: Thermostat Mode (With The Optional Optimized Idle Thermostat)

    A/C controls set in step 4. 7. Set the desired interior temperature. 8. Optimized Idle will now stop and restart the engine, only when required, to keep the interior at the desired temperature. When the interior requires heating or cooling, the (heat) or (cool) icon will flash.

  • Page 9: Continuous Run Condition And Extended Idle Condition

    Extended Idle Condition NOTE: If Optimized Idle enters the extended idle condition, it may be an indication that the heat or cool setting on the thermostat does not match the vehicle heating or cooling system setting.

  • Page 10: Drive Away

    DRIVE AWAY DRIVE AWAY Drive away disables Optimized Idle and allows the vehicle to be driven without cycling the ignition. Drive away allows the use of DDEC features such as Variable Speed Governor (VSG) or cruise VSG. When the engine is running with Optimized Idle active: 1.

  • Page 11: Thermostat Operation

    Mode button: Scrolls through the various functions and can be used to set desired values. Figure 1. Optimized Idle Buttons and Icons All information subject to change without notice. DDC-SVC-MAN-0019 Copyright © 2016 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION...
  • Page 12 Lower value icon Mode button Password mode icon Cool/Heat selection for DDC distributors button Temperature display Outside Temperature Parameter This is the Main Display Figure 2. The Main Display All information subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2016 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION DDC-SVC-MAN-0019...

  • Page 13: Setting The Desired Set Point

    This setting must match the setting of the vehicle heating/cooling system. NOTE: Improper selection of the heating mode or cooling mode could cause Optimized Idle to enter the extended idle condition. At that point, the engine will run for 45 minutes, then stop and restart at 15 minute intervals until the thermostat set point is reached or until the thermostat is turned off or the proper heat or cool mode is selected.

  • Page 14: Selecting English Or Metric Units

    Up or Down button to change to the desired units. The thermostat returns to the main display five seconds after the button is released or when the Cool/Heat selection button is pressed. All information subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2016 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION DDC-SVC-MAN-0019...

  • Page 15: Thermostat Operation Flow Charts

    Optimized Idle User Manual THERMOSTAT OPERATION FLOW CHARTS The following flow charts show the thermostat operation (see Figure 3). Figure 3. Step 1, Setting the Set Point All information subject to change without notice. DDC-SVC-MAN-0019 Copyright © 2016 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION...
  • Page 16 THERMOSTAT OPERATION FLOW CHARTS Figure 4. Step 2, Change Comfort Zone All information subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2016 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION DDC-SVC-MAN-0019...
  • Page 17 Optimized Idle User Manual Figure 5. Step 2 (cont’d), Change Comfort Zone All information subject to change without notice. DDC-SVC-MAN-0019 Copyright © 2016 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION...
  • Page 18 THERMOSTAT OPERATION FLOW CHARTS Figure 6. Step 3, Change Units All information subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2016 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION DDC-SVC-MAN-0019...

  • Page 19: Operating Information

    DDEC Reports. Optimized Idle information is included. DDEC Reports extracts the data when the PC is plugged into the vehicle's diagnostic connector. DDEC Reports DDEC Reports analyzes and reports the Optimized Idle data for a specific trip, monthly activity and life--to--date as listed in the Table. Table 3.

  • Page 20: Password Entry

    NOTICE: DDC Technical Service must be contacted for the backdoor password. You must have ready the password code that is flashed when the wrong password is entered, when contacting technical service. All information subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2016 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION DDC-SVC-MAN-0019...

  • Page 21: Setting The Minimum Comfort Zone

    Setting the Minimum Comfort Zone The Comfort Zone is the number of degrees (Celsius or Fahrenheit) from the Optimized Idle thermostat set point before the engine runs to heat or cool the vehicle interior. The larger the Comfort Zone, the longer the time between Thermostat Mode engine starts.

  • Page 22: Setting The Minimum Cool Mode Temperature Limit

    Main Display. Refer to section "Password Entry". 2. Press until , and are displayed and and the number are flashing. All information subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2016 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION DDC-SVC-MAN-0019...

  • Page 23: Modifying The Password

    8. Once the new password is entered correctly, the thermostat will flash the first two digits and then flash the second two digits. At this point the new password has been saved. 9. Write down the password for future reference. All information subject to change without notice. DDC-SVC-MAN-0019 Copyright © 2016 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION...

  • Page 24: Thermostat Care

    The lens over the thermostat LCD display is made of Acrylic material. NOTICE: Do not use ammonia based cleaners, lacquer thinners, turpentine and other chemicals to clean the Optimized Idle thermostat lens. These chemicals can damage the lens. Do not wipe while dirt or other gritty material is on the lens. Take care not to scratch the lens.

  • Page 25: Optimized Idle Integration With Parksmart

    NOTE: Vehicles equipped only with the ParkSmart Auxiliary HVAC System have an additional bank of batteries separate and dedicated to the HVAC. If Optimized Idle is also installed then all batteries are combined. For more information see the Climate Control section of the Freightliner Cascadia®...

  • Page 26: Customer Accessible Parameters

    OI Mode. OI Variable Volt Thresh 0 disabled Battery voltage threshold will Enable be based on ambient air temperature. All information subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2016 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION DDC-SVC-MAN-0019...
  • Page 27 OI Target Engine rpm ae 1 4.44°C (40°F) OI Target Engine rpm ae 2 26.66°C (80°F) OI Target Engine rpm ae 3 48.86°C (120°F) OI Target Engine rpm ae 4 All information subject to change without notice. DDC-SVC-MAN-0019 Copyright © 2016 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION...

  • Page 28: Glossary

    Active Light A dash--mounted light, labeled Idle Management, located on the right side of the dash cluster indicates that Optimized Idle is arming (flashing light) or that the system is active (Light glowing steady). Amber Warning Lamp (AWL) A panel mounted yellow indicator light.
  • Page 29 Thermostat Mode Allows Optimized Idle to start and restart the engine to maintain the desired interiortemperature, as well as keep the engine temperature between factory set limits and the battery charged .

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