GF54.21-P-6070FL Component description for front SAM control unit with fuse and relay 30.6.
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module
MODEL 212
N10/1 Front SAM control unit with fuse and relay module
P54.21-2811-11
Location
The front SAM control unit is located in the left front of the engine
compartment.
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Task • Interior CAN and LIN interface
Two microprocessors are installed in the front SAM control unit, one • Reading in of sensors and signals
for control of the basic functions, e.g. the exterior lights, and the
• Evaluation of input factors
second for control of the central gateway functions. Both processors
communicate internally with each other over the interior CAN (CAN B) • Controlling functions
and they can undergo separate diagnosis.
• Actuation of components
The front SAM control unit also has a 3-D acceleration sensor
The fuse and relay module of the front SAM control unit supplies
integrated into it, which is used to detect any crash events.
various systems and control units with power through limit switches to
The processor for controlling the central gateway-functions has the match the function sequence.
following tasks:
The following tasks are the responsibility of the fuse and relay module:
• Central gateway (interface CAN)
• Voltage supply to components
• Data container
• Power supply and relay switching
• System diagnosis
• Switching consumers using relays
• Global variant coding
i Detailed information is available in the "Fuse and relay box, as-built
• Monitoring of the CAN bus idle
configuration" function description.
The processor responsible for controlling the basic functions has the
following tasks:
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Central gateway (interface CAN) • Chassis CAN (CAN E) (up to 28.02.2013)
The processor for controlling the central gateway functions also acts as • Chassis CAN 1 (CAN E1) (as of 01.03.2013)
an interface between the following data bus systems:
• Chassis CAN 2 (CAN E2) (as of 01.03.2013)
• Interior CAN
• Front end CAN (CAN G) (up to 28.02.2013)
• Diagnostic CAN (CAN D)
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Data container Use: During production, vehicle-specific, test location-specific and
control unit-specific data are stored in the data container (e.g.
The data container represents a nonvolatile, mobile data memory
production number, test status, partial tests not completed). These
and is managed by the processor for controlling the central gateway
data can be used in the subsequent tests for test sequence control.
functions.
The total size of the data memory is 128 bytes.
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System diagnosis For off-board diagnosis, the following on-board functions are realized
by the processor responsible for controlling the central gateway
The system diagnosis is integrated as a software module in the
functions:
processor for controlling central gateway functions.
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• CAN line diagnosis • CAN specified/actual configuration
• Data logger for telediagnosis
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Global variant coding version via the various CAN buses to the networked control units. The
control units perform part of their configuration process to match this
The processor responsible for controlling the central gateway
information.
functions sends global information such as model series and national
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Monitoring CAN bus idle nonvolatile memory. This in turn serves to ensure that even when
the on-board electrical system battery (G1) has been discharged and
The monitoring of the CAN bus idle enables control units to be
following a reset of the networked control units, it is still possible to
determined, which keep the CAN bus active at what otherwise is
determine whether the discharging of the on-board electrical system
expected to be a CAN bus idle period. This information is filed in a
battery was caused by the network or by an individual CAN user.
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Interior CAN and LIN interface • Instrument panel LIN (LIN 1)
The processor for controlling the basic functions also acts as an • Wiper/inside rear-view mirror LIN (LIN 2)
interface between the following bus systems:
• Interior CAN
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Reading in of sensors and signals • Instrument panel switch group (S6/1)
The input factors are read in via the following connections: • Automatic transmission mode button (S16/12) (transmission 722,
724, 725)
• Direct line
• Chassis button group (S77) (with CODE 488 (Steel/air suspension)
• Instrument panel LIN
or CODE 489 (AIRMATIC (air suspension with continuous
• Wiper/inside rearview mirror LIN adjustment damping)))
• CAN
Wiper/inside rearview mirror LIN
Direct line The processor responsible for controlling the basic functions reads in
the signals from the following components over a wiper/inside rear-
The processor for actuating the base functions reads in the signals of
view mirror LIN:
the following components over direct lines:
With CODE 249 (Automatic dimming inside and outside rearview
• Refrigerant pressure sensor (B12)
mirrors including folding outside mirror) except CODE 494 (USA
• Outside temperature sensor (B14) version) or CODE 249 (Automatic dimming inside rearview mirror and
outside mirror (driver)) and CODE 494 (USA version):
• ECO start/stop function additional battery (G1/13) (up to
30.11.2014 with CODE B03 (ECO start/stop function), as of • Forward mirror dimming light sensor (A67h1)
01.12.2014 with CODE B03 (ECO start/stop function) and engine
• Rearward dimming mirror light sensor (A67h2)
642 or CODE 460 (Canada version) or CODE 494 (USA version))
• Garage door opener (A67n2) (with CODE 232 (Garage door opener
• Interior lamp automatic function switch (N70/3s3) (except CODE
with frequency 284-390 MHz) or CODE 231 (Garage door opener))
414 (Electric glass tilting/sliding roof))
• Rain/light sensor (B38/2)
• Exterior lights switch (S1) (model 212.077, model 212.2 and model
212.0 as of 01.12.2009)
i The communication with the processor responsible for controlling
• Right front brake wear sensor (S10/2), (50%) the central gateway functions can also send the data read in by the
• Right front brake wear sensor (S10/2), (100%) processor responsible for controlling the basic functions to control
• Right rear brake wear sensor (S10/4), (100%) units that are not connected to the interior CAN.
• Brake fluid level switch (S11) CAN
• Parking brake indicator switch (S12) The processor responsible for controlling the basic functions reads in
• Backup lamp switch (S16/2) (transmission 711, 716) function-relevant data over the interior CAN.
• Coolant level switch (S41) Information from control units that are not connected to the interior
CAN are sent by the processor responsible for controlling the central
• Windshield washer system fluid level switch (S42) gateway functions over the interior CAN. This can be information from
• Right engine hood contact switch (S62/42) (with CODE B03 (ECO control units, which are connected to one of the following CANs:
start/stop function) and except CODE U60 (Pedestrian protection)) • Diagnostic CAN
Instrument panel LIN • Chassis CAN (up to 28.02.2013)
The processor for controlling the basic functions reads in the signals • Chassis CAN 1 (as of 01.03.2013)
from the following components over an instrument panel LIN: • Chassis CAN 2 (as of 01.03.2013)
• Upper control panel control unit (N72/1) • Front end CAN (up to 28.02.2013)
• Exterior lights switch (model 212.0 up to 30.11.2009 except model The functions that use these signals are described in the individual
212.077) function descriptions (see block diagram or function schematic).
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Evaluation of input factors
The input factors are evaluated by the processor responsible for
controlling the basic functions whereupon the corresponding
components are then actuated.
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Controlling functions • Exterior lights (ABL)
The processor responsible for controlling the basic functions manages • Interior illumination (IBL)
the following functions:
• Windshield wiper system (SWA)
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• Windshield washer system heater (with CODE 875 (Heated • Decoupling of on-board electrical system battery and activation of
windshield washer system)) ECO start/stop function additional battery (up to 30.11.2014 with
CODE B03 (ECO start/stop function), as of 01.12.2014 with CODE
• Headlamp cleaning system (SRA) (with CODE 600 (Headlamp
B03 (ECO start/stop function) and engine 642 or CODE 460 (Canada
cleaning system))
version) or CODE 494 (USA version))
• Sliding roof (SD) rain closing (with CODE 414 (Power glass tilting/
sliding roof)) or panoramic sliding sunroof (with CODE 413
(Panoramic glass sunroof with top sliding sunroof))
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Actuation of components • Refrigerant compressor regulating valve (A9y1) (except CODE B09
(Refrigerant compressor with magnetic clutch))
The actuation of the components takes place via the following
connections: • Refrigerant compressor regulating valve (A97y1) (with CODE B09
(Refrigerant compressor with magnetic clutch))
• Direct line
• Refrigerant compressor magnetic clutch (A9/7y2) (with CODE B09
• Instrument panel LIN
(Refrigerant compressor with magnetic clutch))
• Wiper/inside rearview mirror LIN
• Left front lamp unit (E1)
Direct line • Left daytime running lamps headlamp (E1/3) (up to 28.02.2013
except CODE 498 (Japan version))
The following components are actuated over direct lines by the
processor responsible for controlling the basic functions: • Right front lamp unit (E2)
• Right daytime running lamps headlamp (E2/3) (up to 28.02.2013
except CODE 498 (Japan version))
• Up to 28.02.2013 with CODE 498 (Japan version) or except CODE
615 (Bi-xenon headlamp unit with integrated curve illumination)
and except CODE 616 (Bi-xenon headlamp unit with integrated
asymmetric curve illumination) and except CODE 621 (Intelligent
Light System (left-hand traffic)) and except CODE 622 (Intelligent
Light System (right-hand traffic)):
• Left front fog lamp (E5/1)
• Right front fog lamp (E5/2)
• Up to 28.02.2013 with CODE 460 (Canada version) or CODE 494
(USA version):
• Left front side marker lamp (E6/1)
• Right front side marker lamp (E6/2)
• Glove compartment lamp (E13/1)
• With CODE 954 (Avantgarde) or CODE 955 (Elegance):
• Right front footwell lamp (E17/15)
• Left front footwell lamp (E17/16)
• Left rear footwell lamp (E17/17)
• Right rear footwell lamp (E17/18)
• Center console ambiance illumination (E43/6)
• Driver instrument panel ambiance illumination (E43/7)
• Front passenger instrument panel ambiance illumination (E43/
8)
• Left horn (H2) and right horn (H2/1) over horn relay (N10/1kO)
• Up to 30.11.2014 with CODE B03 (ECO start/stop function), as of
01.12.2014 with CODE B03 (ECO start/stop function) and engine
642 or CODE 460 (Canada version) or CODE 494 (USA version):
• On-board electrical system decoupling relay (K19/7)
(transmission 711, 716)
• Additional battery relay for ECO start/stop function (K114)
• ECO start/stop function diode (V19) (transmission 722, 724,
725)
• Windshield washer system pump (M5/1)
• Headlamp cleaning system pump (M5/2) (with CODE 600
(Headlamp cleaning system))
• Coolant circulation pump (M13/5) (with CODE 581 (Comfort
automatic air conditioning), CODE 965 (Electrical preinstallation for
rental vehicles), CODE 228 (Stationary heater) or CODE B03 (ECO
start/stop function))
• Exterior lights switch (model 212.077, model 212.2 and model
212.0 as of 01.12.2009)
• Wiper park position heater (R2/10)
• With CODE 875 (Heated windshield washer system):
• Spray nozzle hose heater (R2/11)
• Spray nozzle heater (R2/1)
• Ashtray illumination (R3e1)
• Fresh air/recirculated air flap switchover valve (Y13)
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Instrument panel LIN • Chassis button group (with CODE 488 (Steel/air suspension) or
CODE 489 (AIRMATIC (air suspension with continuous adjustment
The following components are actuated over an instrument panel LIN
damping)))
by the processor responsible for controlling the basic functions:
• Upper control panel control unit Wiper/inside rearview mirror LIN
• Exterior lights switch (model 212.0 up to 30.11.2009 except model The following components are actuated over a wiper/inside rear-
212.077) view mirror-LIN by the processor responsible for controlling the basic
functions:
• Instrument panel switch group
• Inside rear-view mirror (A67)
• Automatic transmission mode button (transmission 722, 724, 725)
• Garage door opener (with CODE 232 (Garage door opener with
frequency 284-390 MHz) or CODE 231 (Garage door opener))
• Wiper motor (M6/1)
Wiring diagram for front SAM control unit MODEL 212Sheet 1 PE54.21-P-2106-97DAA
with fuse and relay module (N10/1)
MODEL 212Sheet 2 PE54.21-P-2106-97DAB
MODEL 212Sheet 3 PE54.21-P-2106-97DAC
MODEL 212Sheet 4 PE54.21-P-2106-97DAD
MODEL 212Sheet 5 PE54.21-P-2106-97DAE
MODEL 212Sheet 6 PE54.21-P-2106-97DAF
MODEL 212Sheet 7 PE54.21-P-2106-97DAG
MODEL 212Sheet 8 PE54.21-P-2106-97DAH
MODEL 212Sheet 9 PE54.21-P-2106-97DAI
MODEL 212Sheet 10 PE54.21-P-2106-97DAJ
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