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Critical incidents mandate that your alternator works properly. If it does not, you know that lives are jeopardized.

That is why there is no other logical choice than the TCS-100 automatic engine idler from RESPONSE TECHNOLOGIES INC. to prevent alternator failures.

With a solid-state modular design and no solenoid or cable to bind, the TCS-100 senses, while your vehicle is at idle, when your alternator output is diminished. When it does, the idler will increase the engine speed in your vehicle to bring the alternator back up to maximum output and prevent any drain on the battery.

When the lives of victims and your personnel are at stake, take no chances. Make sure you have a TCS-100 on board to ensure the integrity of your vehicle's electrical system.

TCS-100
The TCS-100 is a solid state electronic sensing and control unit that recognizes when the electrical load on a low idling vehicle outpaces the output of the alternator and automatically elevates the engine speed to prevent the vehicle's alternator from failing and preventing crucial electrical circuits from shutting down the vehicle.

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The Product
A solid state electric unit that will raise the vehicle's engine idle automatically as the electrical load requires more power from the vehicle's electrical system.

The Problem
The vehicles alternator produces the least power at idle. Whenever an emergency vehicle is parked at an emergency scene with the engine running and the emergency lights, radios, computers, air conditioning or heat on the system requires the most power and the alternator is producing the least. When the engine idle increases the power of the alternator increases.

The Solution
The Electronic Engine Idler will automatically sense the need for more power and raise the engine idle increasing the alternator output.

How it Works
Wired into the vehicle's electrical system the Engine Idler will sense when the voltage drops below 12.1 volts. This sends a signal to a sense wire on diesel vehicles or a vacuum switch and vacuum actuator on gas models. This will increase the engine speed via adjustments at the time of installation. This raises the engine idle from approximately 800 RPM to 1200 RPM, increasing the alternator power output. The voltage sensing portion is adjustable and a power indicator is included on the control module. All components connect via a data cable to the control panel which can be remotely installed requiring a 2" hole 1" deep. The control panel will indicate low voltage and engine idler status.

Monitors Voltage
The TCS-100 Engine Idler continuously monitors the electrical load and will engage and raise the engine RPM to a preset speed when the voltage drop exceeds the alternator output for greater than 20 seconds. The speed is set by the manufacturers ECM. On gas engines the system can be adjusted from standard idle to approximately 1100 to 1300 RPM.

Applications
The TCS-100 Engine Idler can be utilized by Law Enforcement, EMS and Fire
Vehicles as well as commercial applications such as Tow Trucks, Maintenance
and Support Vehicles or any vehicle running equipment that will put a load on
the electrical system.

Construction

The System components feature a modular, plug in design that is simple to
install. In some cases the system can be installed in under an hour. The Control
Panel fits in a 2" hole requiring only 1" of depth and connects to the control
module via a data cable similar to a computer. The electronic module can be
installed under the dash near the electrical connections. The under hood
components work from vacuum and can be easily placed in the engine
compartment. This is NOT a cable and solenoid operated system. On diesels the
TCS-100 is wired directly into the ECM.

Features

Vehicle Specific Kits One of the best features of the TCS-100 is the Vehicle Specific Kits. In addition to the standard universal kit there are plug in kits for some of the most popular vehicles. Currently kits are available for the Tahoe, suburban, Expedition, Explorer, Econoline Van and Crown Vic Sedan. More will follow shortly.
Sedan Kit 1	Sedan Kit 3
Universal Kit 1	Universal Kit 4
Vacuum Actuator	Vacuum Switch
Control Panel	Control Module
Data Cable
FIM Factory Interface	Sedan Cable

For Additional information please call 800-535-9441,
email us at: info@odysseyauto.com