Control Assembly: Description and Operation
AIR DELIVERYHVAC Control Module
The HVAC control module is a class 2 device that interfaces between the operator and the HVAC system to maintain air temperature and distribution settings. The battery positive voltage circuit provides power that the control module uses for keep alive memory (KAM). The dash integration module (DIM), which is the vehicle power mode master, provides a device on signal. The control module supports the features shown.
The HVAC control module will receive information that defines the current driver of the vehicle from the driver door module (DDM) through class 2 communication. The HVAC system will memorize the following system configurations for up to three unique drivers:
- Driver set temperature
- Passenger set temperature
- Mode
- Blower motor speed
- A/C compressor request, auto ON or A/C OFF
This information shall be stored inside the HVAC control module memory. When a different driver identification button is selected the HVAC control module will recall the appropriate driver settings. When the HVAC control module is first turned on, the last stored settings for the current driver will be activated except for the rear defrost and heated seat settings. During the first 60 seconds after startup, if the ambient temperature is low but above 4°C (39°F), the HVAC control module will activate the defrost mode and turn on the A/C compressor.
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HVAC Control Module
The HVAC control module is a class 2 device that interfaces between the operator and the HVAC system to maintain air temperature and distribution settings. The battery positive voltage circuit provides power that the control module uses for keep alive memory (KAM). The dash integration module (DIM), which is the vehicle power mode master, provides a device on signal. The control module supports the features shown.
The HVAC control module will receive information that defines the current driver of the vehicle from the driver door module (DDM) through class 2 communication. The HVAC system will memorize the following system configurations for up to three unique drivers:
- Driver set temperature
- Passenger set temperature
- Mode
- Blower motor speed
- A/C compressor request, auto ON or A/C OFF
This information shall be stored inside the HVAC control module memory. When a different driver identification button is selected the HVAC control module will recall the appropriate driver settings. When the HVAC control module is first turned on, the last stored settings for the current driver will be activated except for the rear defrost and heated seat settings. During the first 60 seconds after startup, if the ambient temperature is low but above 4°C (39°F), the HVAC control module will activate the defrost mode and turn on the A/C compressor.