Human machine interface through a 1-stage button, for terminal switching and engine start.
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Control of external relays for ACC / IGN1 / IGN2 terminal switching and STARTER, without use of mechanical ignition switch.
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Indication of vehicle status through LED or explicit messages on display.
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Immobilizer function by LF transponder communication between fob and fob holder.
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Redundant architecture for high system dependability .
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Interface with Low Speed CAN vehicle communication network.
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Interface with LIN vehicle communication network depending on platform .
The RKE and SMART KEY functions are not considered part of
this Button Engine Start system and are specified in separated system.
System Main Function
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Switching of ACC / IGN1 / IGN2 terminals.
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Control of the STARTER relay BAT line (high side) based on communication with EMS ECU.
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Management of the Immobilizer function.
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Management of BES warning function.
Button Engine Start System
The Button Start System allows the driver to operate the
vehicle by simply pressing a button (called as SSB) instead of using a
standard mechanical key.
If the driver press the SSB while prerequisites on brakes,
fob authentication and transmission status are satisfied, the BES System
will proceed with the locking/unlocking of the steering column, the
control of the terminal, and the cranking of the engine.
The driver can release the SSB as soon as this sequence
initiated. After positive response from immobilizer interrogation, the
system will activate the starter motor and communicate with the EMS to
check the engine running status for starter release.
The driver will be able to stop the engine by a short push on
the SSB if the vehicle is already in standstill. Emergency engine stop
will be possible by a long press of the SSB or 3 consecutive presses in
case the vehicle is in ENGINE RUNNING.
If the conditions for engine cranking are not satisfied while
a push on the SSB is detected and a valid fob authenticated, the system
will unlock the steering column and switch the terminals to IGN.
Another push on the SSB will be necessary to start the engine.
In case of a vehicle equipped with SMART KEY system, fob
authentication will not require any action from the driver. For limp
home start or in case of vehicle without SMART KEY, the driver will have
to insert the fob into the fob holder.
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Control Ignition and engine ON/OFF by Sending signal to IPM.
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Display status by LED Lamp ON/OFF. (Amber or Green)
Indicator ON/OFF Condition At Ignition Key Off Condition
No.
Character lamp
Conditions
1
Indicator Lamp ON
Door open, Tail lamp ON, ACC, IG ON
2
Indicator Lamp 30sec ON > Lamp OFF
Door close, Tail lamp OFF, IG OFF
3
Indicator Lamp OFF
Remote LOCK, Passive LOCK
4
Rheostat at tail lamp ON (Illumination lamp)
Indicator ON/OFF Condition According To Ignition Key''s Position
No.
Ignition conditions
Start Button LED status
1
IG OFF
LED OFF
2
IG ACC
Amber color LED ON
3
IG ON (Engine OFF)
Green color LED ON
4
Cranking
Maintain LED status before cranking
5
Engine running
LED OFF
Smart Key Unit
The SMK manages all function related to:
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"Start Stop Button (SSB) monitoring",
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"Immobilizer communication" (with Engine Management System unit for immobilizer release),
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"Authentication server" (Validity of Transponder and in case of Smart Key option Passive Fob authentication ),
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"System consistency monitoring",
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"System diagnosis",
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Control of display message / warning buzzer .
The unit behaves as Master role in the whole system.
In case of SMART KEY application, for example “Passive
Access”, “Passive Locking” and “Passive Authorization are
integrated for Terminal switching Operations”.
It collects information about vehicle status from other
modules (vehicle speed, alarm status, driver door open...), reads the
inputs (e.g. SSB, Capacitive Sensor / Lock Button, PARK position
Switch), controls the outputs (e.g. exterior and interior antennas), and
communicates with others devices via the CAN network as well as a
single line interfaces.
The diagnosis and learning of the components of the BES System are also handled by the SMK.
The SMK manages the functions related to the "terminal
control" by activating external relays for ACC, IGN1 and IGN2. This unit
is also responsible for the control of the STARTER relay.
The SMK is also controlling the illumination of the SSB as
well as the "system status indicator", which consists of 2 LEDs of
different color. The illumination of the fob holder is also managed by
the SMK.
The SMK reads the inputs (Engine fob in, vehicle speed,
relays contact status), controls the outputs (Engine relay output
drivers), and communicates with others devices via the CAN.
The internal architecture of the SMK is defined in a way that
the control of the terminal is secured even in case of failure of one
of the two microcontrollers, system inconsistency or interruption of
communication on the CAN network.
In case, failure of one of the two controllers, the remaining
controller shall disable the starter relay. The IGN1 and IGN2 terminals
relays shall be maintained in the state memorized before the failure
and the driver shall be able to switch those IGN terminals off by
pressing the SSB with EMERGENCY_STOP pressing sequence. However, engine
restart will not be allowed. The state of the ACC relay will depend on
the type of failure.
The main functions of the SMK are:
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Control of Terminal relays
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Monitoring of the Vehicle speed received from sensor or ABS/ESC ECU.
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Control of SSB LEDs (illumination, clamp state) and FOB HOLDER illumination.
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Control of the base station located in fob holder through direct serial interface.
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System consistency monitoring to diagnose SMK failure and to switch to relevant limp home mode.
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Providing vehicle speed information
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Start Stop Button (SSB) monitoring
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Starter power control
External Receiver(SRX)
The data transmitted by the RKE or Smart key Fob is received
by an external RF receiver called as SRX. This receiver will be same as
that one for the SMK applications, with respect to electronics, housing,
connector and software.
This receiver is connected to the SMK via a serial communication line.
Terminal And Starter Relays
Relays will be used to switch the terminals ACC / IGN1 /
IGN2. Those normally-open relays will be driven by the SMK and located
either in the passenger or engine compartment depending on the vehicle
architecture.
Only one relay coil is connected to the terminal outputs of the SMK.
Those relays should integrate a resistor connected in
parallel to the coil in order to reduce the transients during
commutation.
Start/Stop Button (SSB)
A single stage push button is used for the driver to operate the vehicle. Pressing this button allows:
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To activate the power modes ‘Off’, ’Accessory’, ‘Ignition’ and ''Start'' by switching the corresponding terminals
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To start the engine
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To stop the engine
The contact will be insured by a micro-switch and a
backlighting is provided to highlight the marking of the button whenever
necessary.
Two (2) LED colors are located in the center of the button to
display of the status of the system. Another illumination LED is also
integrated into the SSB for the lighting of the "Engine Start/Stop"
characters.
BES(Button Engine Start) System State Chart
System STATES in LEARNT MODE
In learnt mode, the BES System can be set in 6 different sates, depending on the status of the terminals and Engine status:
System State
Terminal Status
Engine status
1. OFF - Locked
OFF
Stopped
2. OFF - Unlocked
OFF
Stopped
3. ACC
ACC
Stopped
4. IGN
IGN1, IGN2, ACC
Stopped
5. Start
IGN1, Start
Cranking
6. IGN - Engine
IGN1, IGN2, ACC
Running (means "self-running")
Referring to the terminals, the system states described in
the table above are same as those one found in a system based on a
mechanical ignition switch.
The one of distinction with Mechanical-Ignition-Switch based
system is that the BES system allows specific transition from [OFF] to
[START] without going through [ACC] and [IGN] states.
System STATES IN VIRGIN MODE
The BES System can be set in 5 different states (OFF LOCKED
is not available in virgin mode), depending on the status of the
terminals and Engine status :
System State
Terminal Status
Engine status
1. OFF - UNLOCKED
OFF
Stopped
2. ACC
ACC
Stopped
3. IGN
IGN1, IGN2, ACC
Stopped
4. Start
IGN1, START with special pattern of activation
Cranking
5. IGN - Engine
IGN1, IGN2, ACC
Running (means "self-running")
Referring to the terminals, the system states described in
the table above are same as those one found in a system based on a
mechanical ignition switch.
The one of distinction with Mechanical-Ignition-Switch based
system is that the BES system allows specific transition from [OFF] to
[START] without going through [ACC] and [IGN] states.
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