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- Page 1 IMS2, IMS3, IMS4, IMS5 Operator Manual This operators manual is applicable to vehicles equipped with IMS software version: PLC: V4.95 and later HMI: V4.95 and later 4806-00017 Revision F...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Section 4.3: Defrost Mode (if Equipped)..............................Section 5: Battery Management..........................Section 5.1: Engine Starting for Low Battery............................Section 5.2: Engine Running for Battery..............................Section 5.3: ZeroRPM System Faults............................... Section 5.4: Battery Management System Screens..........................Section 6: Broadcasting to Intellimetrics........................Section 7: ZeroKEY Mode (if Equipped)........................ -
Page 3: Section 1: Introduction
Section 1: Introduction Section 1.1: Scope This manual describes the operation of the ZeroRPM® IMS). It provides basic information about the system and describes both the general theory of operation and the theory of operation of specific aspects of the system. -
Page 4: Section 2: Overview Of The Ims Display
IMS2, IMS3, IMS4, IMS5 Operator Manual Section 2: Overview of the IMS Display The IMS is controlled through the display’s softkey integration. CAUTION: The display is not a touchscreen. • To select an option, press the relevant softkey(s). • For example, if you wish to view the primary information screen, press and hold the OK softkey for two seconds. -
Page 5: Section 3: Basic Operation
The Idle Mitigation System can be started as follows: • When the ignition switch has been turned on, the IMS will power on and the ZeroRPM initialization screen will appear. After initialization, the display will indicate the current system status. The Start Engine message will be displayed on the screen, verifying the engine has not been started and is not running. - Page 6 (if equipped; see Section 3.2 for details). • When the countdown reaches 0, the engine will turn off and the ZeroRPM logo will be displayed. The IMS will now power the entire vehicle and will be ready to heat or cool. 4806-00017...
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Page 7: Section 3.1: Hood Sensor
IMS2, IMS3, IMS4, IMS5 Operator Manual If the engine is running while the vehicle is in Park, the IMS can be engaged by holding F1. To force the engine off during idle (in Park only), press and hold F1. This will also engage ZeroIDLE Mode if applicable (see Section 8 for details). -
Page 8: Section 3.2: Brake Override
IMS2, IMS3, IMS4, IMS5 Operator Manual Section 3.2: Brake Override When the chassis engine is started, the base idle RPM is reached, and lead-acid charge set point is reached, the five-second countdown will appear. During the five- second countdown, the engine shutdown sequence can be overridden by pressing and holding the vehicle’s brake... -
Page 9: Section 3.4: Ims Bypass Mode (If Equipped)
IMS2, IMS3, IMS4, IMS5 Operator Manual Section 3.4: IMS Bypass Mode (If Equipped) IMS Bypass Mode prevents the engine from shutting down as long as the mode is active. • Engaging the customer designated trigger (i.e. winches, emergency lights, lift gates, etc.) while the system is in Idle Mitigation Mode will start the chassis engine. -
Page 10: Section 3.6: Hybrid Disconnect Switch
IMS2, IMS3, IMS4, IMS5 Operator Manual Section 3.6: Hybrid Disconnect Switch The hybrid disconnect switch (a plunger mounted near the driver-side chassis battery) opens the connection between the lithium-iron batteries and the chassis. When the disconnect is active, the lithium-iron batteries cannot provide electrical power to the chassis, nor can they be charged. -
Page 11: Section 4: Climate Control
IMS2, IMS3, IMS4, IMS5 Operator Manual Section 4: Climate Control Section 4.1: Air Conditioning (If Equipped) Air conditioning is activated by setting the chassis HVAC controls to the cool side and turning the blower fan on. • The climate control field on the operator screen will change to read “COOL”, the arrow below the field will turn... - Page 12 IMS2, IMS3, IMS4, IMS5 Operator Manual The air conditioning feature can be disabled through the following process: • Press the Down arrow softkey and the OK softkey simultaneously. • The display will show the Disable Air Conditioning icon to verify the selection.
- Page 13 IMS2, IMS3, IMS4, IMS5 Operator Manual If the air conditioning feature has been disabled, it can be re-enabled through the following process: • Press the Down arrow softkey and the OK softkey simultaneously. • The display will show the Enable Air Conditioning icon to verify the selection.
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Page 14: Section 4.2: Heating (If Equipped)
IMS2, IMS3, IMS4, IMS5 Operator Manual Section 4.2: Heating (If Equipped) NOTICE: If a fuel-fired heater is equipped, it will operate identically to the ZeroRPM heating mode. Heating is activated by setting the HVAC controls to the heat side and turning the blower fan on. - Page 15 IMS2, IMS3, IMS4, IMS5 Operator Manual The heating feature can be disabled through the following process: • Press the Up arrow softkey and the OK softkey simultaneously. • The display will show the Disable Heat icon to verify the selection.
- Page 16 IMS2, IMS3, IMS4, IMS5 Operator Manual If the heating feature has been disabled, it can be re-enabled through the following process: • Press the Up arrow softkey and the OK softkey simultaneously. • The display will show the Enable Heat icon to verify the selection.
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Page 17: Section 4.3: Defrost Mode (If Equipped)
IMS2, IMS3, IMS4, IMS5 Operator Manual Section 4.3: Defrost Mode (If Equipped) Defrost Mode engages the auxiliary A/C compressor and the coolant pump simultaneously to defrost the vehicle. • To engage Defrost Mode, set the blend door to heat and press the factory defrost button. -
Page 18: Section 5: Battery Management
IMS2, IMS3, IMS4, IMS5 Operator Manual Section 5: Battery Management Section 5.1: Engine Starting for Low Battery • If the state of charge (SOC) of the IMS batteries (or the chassis batteries) becomes lower than the predetermined low battery set points at any time during operation, the Engine Starting for Low Battery icon will be displayed and the five-second counter will begin counting down. -
Page 19: Section 5.2: Engine Running For Battery
IMS2, IMS3, IMS4, IMS5 Operator Manual Section 5.2: Engine Running for Battery The battery icons listed on this page are commonly displayed on the operator screen. The corresponding character will appear to the left of the voltage on the Primary Information Screen (see Section 12.1 for details). -
Page 20: Section 5.3: Zerorpm System Faults
• If the ZeroRPM energy is between 135°F (57°C) and 32°F (0°C), normal system functions are permitted. • If the ZeroRPM energy is below 32°F (0°C) and above -4°F (-20°C), the system will allow discharging but will prohibit charging. •... -
Page 21: Section 5.4: Battery Management System Screens
IMS2, IMS3, IMS4, IMS5 Operator Manual Section 5.4: Battery Management System Screens The Battery Management System (BMS) displays the voltage and temperature of each cell within the lithium batteries (24 cells in total, reference table below) in real time. •... -
Page 22: Section 6: Broadcasting To Intellimetrics
IMS2, IMS3, IMS4, IMS5 Operator Manual Section 6: Broadcasting to Intellimetrics ® All data collected from the IMS is routinely transmitted (weekly by default) to Intellimetrics, ZeroRPM’s web-based data collection portal. To force a broadcast, perform the following steps: •... -
Page 23: Section 7: Zerokey Mode (If Equipped)
IMS2, IMS3, IMS4, IMS5 Operator Manual Section 7: ZeroKEY™ Mode (If Equipped) ZeroKEY Mode allows the operator to remove the key from the ignition and to secure the vehicle by locking the doors, all while the HVAC and the vehicle’s electrical components continue to function. -
Page 24: Section 8: Zeroidle Mode (If Equipped)
IMS2, IMS3, IMS4, IMS5 Operator Manual Section 8: ZeroIDLE™ Mode (If Equipped) ZeroIDLE Mode prevents the IMS from starting the engine automatically. This allows the operator to use the IMS in designated “No Idle” zones. ZeroKEY Mode automatically engages when ZeroIDLE Mode is active. -
Page 25: Section 9: Zerodraw Mode (If Equipped)
IMS2, IMS3, IMS4, IMS5 Operator Manual Section 9: ZeroDRAW™ Mode (If Equipped) Any time the ignition switch is turned off after being in the Run position, ZeroDRAW Mode will be engaged until one of the following scenarios occurs: • A predetermined amount of time has passed. This is indicated by a countdown which appears on the Primary Information Screen (see Section 12.1 for details). -
Page 26: Section 10: Boost Mode (If Equipped)
IMS2, IMS3, IMS4, IMS5 Operator Manual Section 10: Boost Mode (if Equipped) Boost Mode allows the vehicle to be started using the lithium-iron batteries to charge the vehicle’s starting battery/batteries in the event the vehicle requires a jump-start. • Boost Mode will allow the lithium-iron batteries to charge the lead-acid starting battery/batteries only if the lead-acid battery voltage is greater than 7.5VDC. -
Page 27: Section 11.2: A/C Error Codes
IMS2, IMS3, IMS4, IMS5 Operator Manual Section 11.2: A/C Error Codes There are six A/C error codes to inform the operator of an issue with the air conditioning. Each code is represented by the number of times the snowflake icon flashes in sequence;... -
Page 28: Section 11.3: Shore Power Charging
If the ignition switch is not on, the battery icon will continue to blink, but the shore power icon will not be present; only the ZeroRPM logo will be present. •... -
Page 29: Section 12: Information Screens
CAN bus. If the information is not available, it will display “-40” as a value. • INT: The interior temperature is provided by a ZeroRPM sensor that has been installed in the cab for monitoring the temperature of the cab. -
Page 30: Section 12.1.1: B0
IMS2, IMS3, IMS4, IMS5 Operator Manual Section 12.1.1: B0 B0 represents the chassis lead-acid battery. • B0 is displayed only when the system is connected to the chassis lead-acid batteries. The lead-acid batteries are connected under the following circumstances: The operator turns the ignition switch on but does not start the vehicle. -
Page 31: Section 12.1.3: B1 And B2
IMS2, IMS3, IMS4, IMS5 Operator Manual Section 12.1.3: B1 and B2 B1 represents the IMS’s 12V lithium batteries. • B1 is displayed in place of B0 when the 12V lithium batteries are connected. If B1 is displayed, B0 is no longer being monitored. -
Page 32: Section 12.1.4: B2 Current And State Of Charge
IMS2, IMS3, IMS4, IMS5 Operator Manual Section 12.1.4: B2 Current and State of Charge • B2 current is provided by the current shunt inside the IMS lithium battery enclosure. • B2 current will display positive amperage if the IMS is running the auxiliary A/C compressor and/or providing energy to the chassis (i.e. - Page 33 IMS2, IMS3, IMS4, IMS5 Operator Manual Section 12.2: Information Screen 1 NOTICE: Switch between Information Screens 1 through 4 using the Left and Right arrow soft keys. Pressing the “OK” button at anytime will jump back to the home screen. When the values turn green on the screen, this means that the value is being actively counted.
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Page 34: Section 12.2: Information Screen
IMS2, IMS3, IMS4, IMS5 Operator Manual 12.3: Information Screen 2 NOTICE: Switch between Information Screens 1 through 4 using the Left and Right arrow softkeys. • IMS Cool H: The total number of hours the IMS has run for A/C. -
Page 35: Section 12.4: Information Screen 3
IMS2, IMS3, IMS4, IMS5 Operator Manual Section 12.4: Information Screen 3 NOTICE: Switch between Information Screens 1 through 4 using the Left and Right arrow softkeys. • Input Ovrd H: The total number of hours an input over CAN has overridden the IMS and forced the engine to run. -
Page 36: Section 12.5: Information Screen 4
IMS2, IMS3, IMS4, IMS5 Operator Manual Section 12.5: Information Screen 4 NOTICE: Switch between Information Screens 1 through 4 using the Left and Right arrow softkeys. • AC Err1 Cod: The most recent auxiliary A/C error code. • AC Err1 Tim: The time of the most recent auxiliary A/C error code. -
Page 37: Section 13: Input/Output Screens
IMS2, IMS3, IMS4, IMS5 Operator Manual Section 13: Input/Output Screens The input/output screens display the signals of each pin-out on the IMS controller. For a glossary of the signals displayed on these screens, see Section 13.1. • To access the input/output screens, press the Down arrow while the primary information screen is displayed. -
Page 38: Section 13.1: Signal Glossary
IMS2, IMS3, IMS4, IMS5 Operator Manual Section 13.1: Signal Glossary Section 13.1.1: Inputs CompFlt Compressor Fault AerStow ShorPwr Shore Power #1 HsTrigU Shore Power #2 HsTrigL StrStp Start/Stop HoodCl Hood Closed mPtoPrs ZeroDRAW Status Blower Speed (Analog) Remote Battery Sense... -
Page 39: Section 13.1.2: Outputs
IMS2, IMS3, IMS4, IMS5 Operator Manual J1939 Ford KeyIn Run (Ignition Input) Key In (Ignition Input) Key In (Ignition Input) Accessory (Ignition Input) Accessory (Ignition Input) Start (Ignition Input) Run (Ignition Input) Start Start (Ignition Input) A/CConf A/C Confirm ManDcon... -
Page 40: Section 13.1.3: Communication Connections
IMS2, IMS3, IMS4, IMS5 Operator Manual MachEna Secondary Fuel-fired Heater Interlock, ZeroIDLE Alarm AntiThf ZeroKEY Module Cond/Hi Condenser Fan High Series Battery 2 Series/Parallel, Remote Disconnect #2 LiDconn Remote Disconnect #1 EngRng ZeroDRAW Shutdown A/CRqst A/C Request Gatekpr Engine Running/High Idle Battery Positive 25A Section 13.1.3: Communication Connections... -
Page 41: Section 13.2: Screen/Controller Signal Locations
IMS2, IMS3, IMS4, IMS5 Operator Manual Section 13.2: Screen/Controller Signal Locations P/N1 4806-00017 Revision F...
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