Component description for COMAND controller unit

P54.30-9800-06

Shown on model 212.0

A40/3 COMAND control unit

Location

The COMAND controller unit is located in the center console.

Task

The COMAND controller unit fulfills the following tasks:

 Central operating unit for the entertainment and communication systems integrated into the vehicle

 Reading in the controls and input signals

 Evaluation of input factors

 Activation of output media and system components

Central operating unit for the entertainment and communication systems integrated into the vehicle

The COMAND controller unit provides the user with a structured and uniform interface for the following system components:

- Voice control system (VCS [SBS])

- DVD video

- TV (with code (863) Digital/analog TV tuner)

- Media interface for external audio or mass storage devices (with code (518) Media interface)

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- Audio

- Radio

- CD, DVD

- Memory card

- Music Register

- Bluetooth® audio (as of 1.6.2010)

- AUX jack electrical connector (X39/45)
(without code (518) Media Interface), access in glove compartment up to 31.5.2011, stowage compartment (telephone compartment) beneath center armrest as of 1.6.2011

- USB electrical connector (X115) (as of 1.7.2011),
in stowage compartment (telephone compartment) below center armrest

- Telephony (with address book)

- Navigation (map navigation with data from internal hard disk)

- System settings and (as of 1.7.2011) Fuel consumption indicator

- Internet (COMAND Online) (as of 1.7.2011)

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Reading in the controls and input signals

The input factors are read in via the following connections:

 Direct line

 Media Oriented System Transport (MOST)

 CAN

Direct line

The COMAND controller unit has the following direct connections:

- Circuit 30g

- Circuit 31

- Wake-up for MOST (bi-directional)

- AUX jack electrical connector (without code (518) Media Interface)

- USB electrical connector (as of 1.7.2011)

- FM 1, AM, CL and KEYLESS-GO antenna amplifier (A2/18)

- Antenna amplifier FM 2 and DAB (A2/19)

- Bluetooth antenna (A2/91)

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- Multifunction antenna (A28/11)

- Hands-free system microphone (A67b1) (2 microphones)

- Emergency call system control unit (N123/4) (with code (359) TELEAID emergency call system) (audio muting)

- Audio lines from DVD player (A40/4)
(with code (864) Rear entertainment system)

- Y-brightness (luminance)/C-color data (chrominance) (Y/C) lines from TV tuner (analog/digital) (A90/1)
(with code (863) Digital/analog TV tuner)

- Y-lines from Night View Assist control unit (N101)
(with code (610) Night View Assist)

- Composite Video Baseband Signal (CVBS [FBAS]) from:
- Reversing camera power supply module (N66/10)
(with code (218) Reversing camera) or

- Media interface electrical connector (X18/70)
(with code 518) Media Interface)

- COMAND fan motor (M4/13) (diagnosis)

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Media Oriented System Transport (MOST)

The COMAND controller unit receives control and audio signals from the following control units:

- Sound system amplifier control unit (N40/3)
(with code (810) Sound system)

- Digital Audio Broadcasting control unit (N87/3)
(with code (537) Digital radio)

- Satellite digital audio radio (SDAR) control unit (N87/5)
(with code (536) SIRIUS satellite radio, as of 1.6.2010)

- SDAR/high definition tuner control unit (N87/8)
(with code (536) SIRIUS satellite radio, up to 31.5.2010)

- Media interface control unit (with code (518) Media interface

- TV tuner (analog/digital)
(with code (863) Digital/analog TV tuner )

CAN

The COMAND controller unit uses the telematics CAN (CAN A) and the interior CAN (CAN B).

Evaluation of input factors

The input values are processed in the COMAND controller unit.

Activation of output media and system components

- Audio output (without code (810) Sound system)

- Video output: Low Voltage Differential Signal (LVDS) line to Audio/COMAND display (A40/8) (picture and video signals)

- COMAND fan motor (power supply and control)

- Microphone output to emergency call system control unit
(with code (359) TELE AID emergency call system)

- Y - brightness (luminance)/C - color information (chrominance) line for analog picture signals to DVD player
(with code (864) Rear entertainment system)

- Stereo line for analog signals to DVD player
(with code (864) Rear entertainment system)

P82.86-9063-06

Design

Shown on vehicle up to 30.6.2011

1 Function keys

2 Keypad

3 "ON" button

4 CD/DVD eject button

5 "C" button (deletes individual characters or complete entry)

6 "Skip back" button

7 "Skip forward" button

8 Memory card slot

9 Memory card ejector button

10 CD/DVD drive

The following components are also integrated into the COMAND controller unit:

- Central computer

- Navigation processor

- Hard disk

- Audio amplifier (without code (810) Sound system)

- Bluetooth® receiver

- Radio tuner

- High definition (HD) radio tuner
(with code (494) USA version)

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Function

 Controls

 DVD drive

 Navigation and global positioning system (GPS) control unit

 Turn rate sensor

 Control unit for voice control system (VCS [SBS])

 Card reader for memory cards

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Controls

The buttons of the operating panels on the COMAND controller unit are read in and provided to the central computer. The button operations are processed further in the central computer and forwarded via MOST, the telematics CAN and the interior CAN to the other system components in the form of messages. If the ON button on the COMAND controller unit is pressed, the COMAND controller unit is switched on. The volume is regulated for each audio source set by turning the ON button. The function keys switch over to the audio source desired by the user.

 In the event of system fault or system crash, pressing the "ON" button for t = 8 s will reboot the COMAND controller unit.

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DVD drive

Audio CD/DVDs or video DVDs can be played with the aid of the integral DVD drive. Furthermore, data (e.g. update) from the navigation DVD can be stored on the internal hard disk.

Navigation and global positioning system (GPS) control unit

The navigation processor is integrated into the COMAND controller unit and calculates the location of the vehicle using the incoming antenna signals. It also calculates the vehicle's route after the destination has been entered.

Turn rate sensor

The turn rate sensor determines the direction changes of the vehicle. It is installed into the navigation processor. A calibration is not required.

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Control unit for voice control system (VCS [SBS])

The voice commands are processed and evaluated in the COMAND controller unit. The voice outputs for the dialogue with the user are generated in the COMAND controller unit.

Card reader for memory cards

With the aid of the integrated card reader, data and audio files can be copied from a memory card to the hard drive and then called up.

Card reader variants

In vehicles up to 30.6.2011 the card reader is compatible with Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) memory cards.

In vehicles as of 1.7.2011 the card reader is compatible with Secure Digital (SD) memory cards.

Variants

The COMAND controller unit is available in the following variants:

- Code (527) COMAND APS with single DVD drive (with navigation), up to 30.6.2011 or as of 1.7.2011

- Code (512) COMAND APS with DVD changer,
up to 30.6.2011 or as of 1.7.2011

Diagnosis

The COMAND controller unit is the diagnosis gateway for all MOST users. The diagnostic communication takes place between the COMAND controller unit and the front SAM control unit with fuse and relay module (N10/1) via the interior CAN. The diagnostic communication between the front SAM control unit and the diagnostic connector (X11/4) connected to the "IS tester" is performed via diagnostic CAN (CAN D).