MFC-F (V Series) INSTALLATION MANUAL 4/1/2006 /2006 MFC INSTALLATION MANUAL Rev C, Issue 2 GENERATION III CAR CONTROL SYSTEMS COPYRIGHT © 2006 Connect2Car, Inc. All rights reserved.
CONNECT2CAR.COM Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 3 1.1 Disclaimer ............................................................................................................ ………3 1.2 Copyright ................................................................................................................... 3 1.3 Safety Issues ................................................................
CONNECT2CAR.COM Table of Figures Figure 1: Overall MFC Capability ........................................................................... 7 Figure 2: POSSIBLE PHONE INTERFACE CONFIGURATIONS ............................................... 8 Figure 3: POSSIBLE PDA DEVICE CONFIGURATIONS ....................................................... 8 Figure 4: POSSIBLE PC/CARPC CONFIGURATIONS......................................................... 9 Figure 5: MFC CONNECTOR DIAGRAM................................
CONNECT2CAR.COM 1. INTRODUCTION This document describes the installation outline and detail for the Connect2Car MFC also known as the Multi Function Controller Module is designed to provide multi-purpose solutions for real-time control and management of vehicle accessories. The Multi Functional Controller is a new type of flexible dynamic controller system geared specifically towards car accessory management.
CONNECT2CAR.COM (e.g. cranking the ignition of a manual transmission vehicle in gear, controlling moving parts without caution, e.g. window, door poppers, hydraulics, linear actuators, etc…) Because of this unforeseen multi-functionality, Connect2Car, Inc. CANNOT VALIDATE NOR ENSURE THAT ANY OR ALL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ARE MET DURING INSTALLATION AND THEREFORE ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILTY FOR THE INSTALLATION OR LOSS CAUSED BY THE INSTALLATION OR USE OF THE MFC MODULE AND THE SOFTDASH INTERFACE.
CONNECT2CAR.COM It is also recommended that you use very short timeouts for accessories that control electro-mechanical devices or features e.g. ignition, windows, sunroof, linear actuators etc. 1.3.4 LOST CONNECTION SETTINGS The SOFTDASH interface by default will automatically turn off all the accessory outputs once the user control device has been disconnected either via data cable or is out of Bluetooth connection range. This setting can be over ridden from the configuration settings.
CONNECT2CAR.COM 2. SYSTEM OVERVIEW The MFC accessory customizable functionality is presented as vehicle data called RECIPES. In the recipe you make a series of steps, and say what happens or gets activated through each step. You set these based on timing (e.g. max time, min time etc) or tachometer reading (e.g. if below certain RPM’s, if above certain RPM’s e.g.
CONNECT2CAR.COM 2.1 POSSIBLE SETUPS WITH THE MFC Figure 1: Overall MFC Capability NOTES: • Refer to the Software Manual to see a list of compatible phones, PDA’s and PC devices. Also visit www.connect2car.com for the latest updates in compatibility of devices.
CONNECT2CAR.COM 2.2 PHONE INTERFACE SETUP Figure 2: POSSIBLE PHONE INTERFACE CONFIGURATIONS 2.
CONNECT2CAR.COM 2.4 PC INTERFACE SETUP Figure 4: POSSIBLE PC/CARPC CONFIGURATIONS NOTES: • Refer to the Software Manual to see a list of compatible phones, PDA’s and PC devices. Also visit www.connect2car.com for the latest updates in compatibility of devices.
CONNECT2CAR.COM 3. MFC FEATURES 3.1 o o o o o o o GENERAL FEATURES: 8 outputs - 4 are programmable accessory outputs (ACC 1-4) (ACC 5-8 are negative triggers ONLY these are not programmable) Tachometer input Bluetooth Interface Serial Interface USB charger port, for mobile phone or PDA devices with USB charging cable Status/Indicator LED’s showing power, active serial or Bluetooth Data status 3.
CONNECT2CAR.COM 3.4.1a 3.4.1b 3.4.1c 3.4.1d 3.4.1e 3.4.1f RED BLACK GREEN YELLOW PINK ORANGE BROWN WHITE GRAY LT.BLUE BLUE PURPLE +12V DC MAIN POWER USE 7 AMP FUSE (-) CHASSIS GROUND INPUT ACC1 30 AMP(+) OR (-)OUTPUT ACC2 30 AMP(+) OR (-)OUTPUT ACC3 30 AMP(+) OR (-)OUTPUT ACC4 30 AMP(+) OR (-)OUTPUT TACHOMETER INPUT ACC(1-4)SOURCE INPUT(+)OR(-) ACC5(-) OUTPUT / 500ma ACC6(-) OUTPUT / 500ma ACC7(-) OUTPUT / 500ma ACC8(-) OUTPUT / 500ma Figure 6: Main Connector (P) Detail 3.
CONNECT2CAR.COM 3.4.1f Gray/Light Blue/Blue/Purple ACC 5-6 / 500ma (-) Outputs These four wires will supply a 500ma (-) output and in most cases will require the use of external relays. You can use these to connector to a direct accessory that requires a 500ma (-) or less trigger. For any other type of control, these outputs should be coupled with an external relay, where by the relay coil is grounded by this output. See section 0, page 16 for details. 3.4.
CONNECT2CAR.COM 4. COMMON INSTALLATION SETUP EXAMPLES WITH THE MFC 4.
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CONNECT2CAR.COM 4.3 CAR CONTROL (Alarm Style with Remote Start) This is an example of a direct installation setup, however, in this setup; you waste a lot of accessory output connections, due to the intermediate sections needed to achieve a single functionality. Triggers in the picture are assumed to be setup depending on the purpose (i.e. positive controlled or negative triggered setups).
CONNECT2CAR.COM 4.4 CONTROL HYDRAULICS (Another unique way to use the MFC) Being able to show off your MFC couldn’t be better; this setup allows you to control your hydraulics or air suspension in your car through a cell phone. The diagram provided is based on a simple setup. You can use this setup if best applied to your car or configure your own.
CONNECT2CAR.COM 5. EXAMPLE ACCESSORY WIRING CONFIGURATIONS Since the unit has the capability of controlling any 12V electronic device you want, possibilities are pretty much endless. Below are a few examples of the many things you can control. All the necessary software configurations for the accessory examples below are included with the SOFTDASH software interface. You can also make your own custom configurations for custom accessory controls (refer to the software manual). 5.
CONNECT2CAR.COM Setup the software configuration for a single pulse on that accessory wire. On the software, setup which convenient button on the device you want to use for the remote start. o SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION The single pulse Recipe is included in the default download package of the software. There is also a delayed single pulse recipe that makes sure you hold down the button for a minimum delay before the pulse will be triggered.
CONNECT2CAR.COM o Finding the Starter wire. The starter wire can be found in the ignition harness which will be coming off of the Key cylinder. This wire when tested will read 12V+ only when the key is in the crank/start position and will return to a ground (-) when the key is not in the crank/start position. o Finding the Ignition wire/wires The Ignition wire/wires can also be found at the ignition harness.
CONNECT2CAR.COM The figure below shows each wires reading in relation with the key position. Start Acc. Wire Starter wire Off Reading when tested Ground(-) Ignition wire Ground(-) Accessory wire Positive(+) Ign. Start Acc. Off Wire Reading when tested Ground(-) Starter wire Ignition wire Positive(+) Accessory wire Positive(+) Ign. Acc.
CONNECT2CAR.COM 5.2 DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK ACCESSORY CONFIGURATION There are 3 main of door lock types and it is important to determine what type your vehicle has before making any connections. Incorrect connections may cause damage to the MFC or the vehicle electric system. The information provided is only a guide and may not be correct for your vehicle. Type 1- Negative Trigger (-): Most Imports, newer General Motors, and newer Fords.
CONNECT2CAR.COM 5.3.3 Heater and Climate controls: These accessories can be accessed easily from their respective outputs on the key cylinder. 5.3.4 Power windows/Sunroof: You can wire up the windows to roll up and down with just the MFC. Window control should be done through a standalone window roll/up down module, or standalone sunroof control module. The MFC can trigger these modules into activation for the window controllers. Some cars already come with a factory window control system. E.g.
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