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 on 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 a separate 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.
When the driver presses the SSB while depressing on brakes,
FOB authentication and transmission status are satisfied, and 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 is
initiated. After positive response from immobilizer authentication, the
system will 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 Red)
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
White color LED ON
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
Operation for each function of button starting
1.
Electric power ON / Ignition ON
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The electric power is changed through OFF → ACC→IGN→OFF
by pressing the button without stepping on the brake (Or with stepping
on the brake) inside the car with FOB key (However, repeat ACC↔IGN
when it is not in P. Converting to OFF is impossible.)
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The engine can be ignited when the button is pressed while stepping on the brake at P/N positions with FOB key.
2.
Electric power OFF/ Ignition OFF
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The ignition OFF is possible in the state of vehicle stop. (Ignition OFF is possible in any position of ATM lever.)
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The lever shall be shifted for parking in gear N by pressing the ATM lever release button after electric power off in P.
3.
How to turn off the ignition by force and to restart while driving
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A method of stopping the engine by force in case of
overturned vehicle, fuel leakage or emergency (e.g. Accelerator pedal
returning failure)
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The engine is off and returned to the ACC state when the
button is pressed for 2 seconds and more than 3 times successively
within 3 seconds during driving. The restarting is available for next 30
seconds regardless of FOB key and the electric power is changed through
OFF → ACC→IGN→OFF by pressing the button without stepping on the
brake (or with stepping on the brake) inside the car with FOB key.
(However, when it is not in P position, ACC↔IGN is repeated. The
conversion to OFF is impossible.)
4.
Function of 0.5 second delay for brake switch input.
Engine start is available when the brake pedal is stepped on
within 0.5 second after pressing the start button in engine OFF state.
5.
State of start button indicator (LED) ON depending on the electric power state.
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Electric power OFF : LED OFF
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Electric power ACC state : Amber LED ON
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Electric power ON : Red LED ON
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During cranking : Maintaining the previous LED ON state before cranking
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Starting ON state : LED OFF
Limp home mode
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When brake input is not received (AT specification)
Moves to the "START" when SSB is pressed longer than 10 seconds in ACC state.
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In case of communication problem between EMS and CAN (In
other words, EMS state cannot be determined.), moves to the state of
"ENGINE RUN" from "START" based on the RPM input.
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In case of short out of two SSB input lines
The electric power cycling is available when SSB is pressed twice within 10 seconds (SSB LIMP HOME PRESS)
The buzzer sounds when the button is pressed for the first time.
The electric power cycling is available and buzzer stops when the button is pressed twice within 10 seconds.
Smart Key Unit
The SMK manages all functions 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 the Master for the whole system.
In case of SMART KEY application, "Passive Access", "Passive
Locking" and "Passive Authorization", for example, are integrated for
"Terminal Switching Operations".
It collects information about vehicle status from other
modules (e.g. vehicle speed, alarm status, driver door open, etc.),
reads the inputs (e.g. SSB, Lock Button and PARK position Switch),
controls the outputs (e.g. exterior and interior antennas), and
communicates with other 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/ESP ECU.
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Control of SSB LEDs (illumination, clamp state).
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Control of the base station located in SSB 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
Start/Stop Button (SSB)
A single stage push button is used by the driver to operate the vehicle. By pressing this button, the driver can:
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Switch between corresponding terminals to operate power modes "Off'', ''Accesory'', ''Ignition'' and ''Start''
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To start the engine
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To stop the engine
A backlighting is integrated to illuminate the button for the driver to easily locate the button.
Three-colored (3) LED lamps are located on the outer ring of
the switch assy to display the status of the system: OFF (Clear) / ACC
(Amber) / ON (Green).
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 the same as in a system based on a mechanical
ignition switch.
One of the distinctions from 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 the same as in a system based on a mechanical
ignition switch.
One of the distinctions from Mechanical-Ignition-Switch based
system is that the BES system allows specific transition from [OFF] to
[START] without going through [ACC] and [IGN] states.