. .
.
Home: Heater Remote Control Ford F3 Factory Heater RCP Models RCP Can
.
.

RCP Can — Advanced Heater Remote Control


RCP Can module

RCP Can is an interface module between Ford factory equipped fuel-fired heater (FFH)
and control device. It allows to connect almost any convenient remote control to FFH.

RCP Can uses permanent or quick (plug-n-play) connection to the wiring
and controls the heater via CAN-bus.
Quality and Warranty  Open in new window icon Buy button



Features Tech Specs Documentation Accessories Comments and Reviews




1. Remote Start / Stop of FFH

Ford C-Max and Heater Remote Control

RCP Can lets you to start and stop of fuel-fired heater by remote control. And certainly, you can use
driver information system to program FFH, as you did it before.





2. Variety of Remote Controls

Variety remote controls

RCP Can has a set of inputs for easy connection of diverse remotes, like Webasto Telestart (included to
RCP Can T91 Kit), Eberspächer Easy Start, Defa Smart Start (included to RCP Can Smart Start Kit),
GSM-modules (to control FFH by mobile), alarm systems controls, etc. ♦

Note! If you plan to use RCP Can in conjunction with Smart Start remote control (for example, from Defa WarmUp kit), we recommend you to order a special version of RCP with Kit documentation / settings and without remote control in the set.
You can make this choice in the purchase section of the Smart Start Kit.





3. Remote Feedback

Ford Focus Heater Remote Control Feedback You can get information about FFH operation if remote control can display it.





4. Optional Button to Control FFH and LED Functions ♦

An additional button may be installed on console for one-touch FFH start / stop,
boost mode control and easy settings change.



Button functions:

  • Heater immediate Start
  • Heater immediate Stop
  • One-time boost disable
  • One-time boost enable

    LED is used to indicate:

  • FFH boost mode
  • Run-time errors of FFH
  • Confirm the button presses





    5. Embedded Start / Stop of FFH by Ford Remote Key

    RCP Can lets you immediately start of fuel-fired heater by original 3-button Ford remote key. It uses a combination of Lock button presses (3 times by default) to activate this function. A back-up remote is always with you now.






    6. FFH Start and Work Indication
    by Turn Signals


    RCP Can may flash by the turn signals in rear-view mirrors to inform you that the heater has started and operates. It's adjustable function, which may be switched on or off (as default).





    7. Extended Control of Boost Heat Mode

    RCP Can has several adjustable functions to control the boost heat mode of FFH:

  • Boost heat mode disabling by the coolant temperature: RCP Can doesn't let FFH start with
    engine, if its temperature is higher than programmed one. It can be useful to prevent FFH
    from short run cycles, which result in clogging of FFH.
  • Boost heat mode permanently enabled / disabled by module RCP
  • One-time enabling of the boost heat mode by additional button (if boost heat mode
    permanently disabled by module RCP) ♦
  • One-time disabling of the boost heat mode by additional button. This function is may be
    useful to short trips, for example. ♦







    8. Main Battery Protection from Discharging

    Fuel-fired heater uses energy of the vehicle's main battery to work, not only fuel.
    RCP Can may control a level of battery voltage to prevent the battery from discharging.

    The level can be adjusted in accordance of battery condition. Also you can limit time
    of autonomous work of FFH.





    9. Errors Reset (Unblocking)

    If your heater doesn't burn after start, the ECU of FFH stops the heater and fixes an error in memory. After 5 unsuccessful starts FFH is being blocked. If a problem is not caused by FFH malfunction (ex. exhaust system is clogged by snow), it can be enough to reset ECU errors by RCP.

    Please pay attention, this function may be used only for that vehicle, in which it was activated for the first time.






    10. Control of External Devices ♦

    RCP Can allows you to control external devices while the heater operates. Functions and examples of their use:

  • Disconnection of consumers during the heater operation to conserve battery power (for example, turning off the climate control fan)
  • Disable highly sensitive sensors of additional alarm system to prevent false alarm triggering when the heater operates





    11. Plug and Play or Permanent Installation

    RCP Can may be connected:

  • To the OBD-II diagnostic connector on the dashboard using a special cable (included). The module is fixed on the back side of the dashboard (or into the small glove box in Focus) with tape. PnP-connector and wiring are hidden under the cover of the OBD connector.
  • Hidden easy permanent connection to the OBD II wires with quick splice connectors
  • Hidden permanent connection to the car wiring





    12. Compatibility

    Ford Focus 3 Estate Ford Focus 3 Hatchback Ford Focus 3 Sedan Ford C-Max 2 Ford Grand C-Max
    RCP Can is compatible to Ford Focus, C-Max and Kuga models, factory equipped with Eberspächer
    Hydronic fuel-fired heaters BE5WS and D5WS:

  • Ford Focus 3 2010—...
  • Ford Kuga 2 2012—...
  • Ford C-Max 2 2010—...
  • Ford Grand C-Max 2010—...
    ♦ This functions can be used only with permanent connection to the car wiring
    Quality and Warranty  Open in new window icon Buy button
    .
    .
    Webasto and Telestart are registered trademark of Webasto AG; Hydronic and Easy Start are registered trademark of J. Eberspächer GmbH; Defa and Smart Start are registered trademark of DEFA Automotive; Ford, Focus, Mondeo, C-Max and Kuga are registered trademark of Ford Motor Company; Volvo, S60, S80, V70, XC90 are registered trademark of Volvo Car Corporation.
    All rights reserved. © 2006—2013 Autoplugin ES

    .