I-Start System - Volvo 9700 US/CAN 2016 Driver's Handbook Manual

I-Start system

The Volvo 9700 US/CAN bus is equipped
with the I-Start system, which is a dual battery
system where divide the starter batteries from
the consumer batteries.
The I-Start system is designed to improve
and secure cranking also to provide a
longer service life for the batteries even if
deep-cycled by the consumers.
The I-Start system avoid discharge the
batteries when the bus is not used for a time,
this is supported by the main switch function
when the ignition key is in (I) position.
With I-Start system the body loads can be
active for a longer period without the risk of
affecting the crank ability because the starter
batteries are protected from draining.
For more information related to I-Start
system, see separate operating instructions:
"I-Start".
The electric circuit loads for the bus are split
in two circuits which are the following:
•
Chassis electronics connected to the
starter batteries (right hand side batteries
compartment).
•
Body electronics connected to consumer
batteries (left hand side batteries
compartment).
Note: Inside of the right side batteries
compartment is installed the cut-off batteries
switch ("General switch"), for more about
this switch, see the following section in this
manual: "Batteries cut-off switch", page 163.
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I-Start system symbol.
Starter batteries compartment (right hand
side batteries compartment).
Consumer batteries compartment (left hand
side batteries compartment).
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