5 Series E61 523i (N52) TOUR
-
LM: Light module
> E60, E61, E63, E64
The light module transmits a message through the K-CAN as to whether or not the driving lights are switched on.
> E65, E66
The light module transmits a message through the K-CAN SYSTEM as to whether or not the driving lights are
switched on.
On vehicles with Night Vision, the load status is also transmitted to the night-vision electronics. The light module
calculates the load status from the ride-height sensor signals.
-
RLS: Rain-light sensor
The rain-light sensor detects the brightness of the ambient light and precipitation.
> E60, E61, E63, E64
The rain-light sensor transmits its signals to the night-vision electronics via the K-CAN.
> E65, E66
The rain-light sensor transmits its signals to the night-vision electronics via the K-CAN SYSTEM.
System functions
The following BMW Night Vision system functions are described:
-
Power supply and earth
-
Heating for protective glass on the night-vision camera
-
Cleaning the protective glass on the night-vision camera
-
Zoom function
-
Panning image section
-
Function limitations
Power supply and earth
> E60, E61, E63, E64
The rear power distributor supplies the night-vision electronics with terminal 30g.
> E65, E66
The front power distributor supplies the night-vision electronics with terminal 30.
The night-vision camera, including the heating, receives its power from the night-vision electronics.
The night-vision electronics and the night-vision camera share a common earth point. This reduces the system's
susceptibility to malfunctions.
Heating for protective glass on the night-vision camera
To prevent the protective glass from misting or freezing over, a heating element is installed in the housing of the
night-vision camera. The heating is switched on under the following conditions:
•
Ambient temperature between 5
°
C and -15
°
C
Cleaning the protective glass on the night-vision camera
The night-vision camera is equipped with a cleaning system.
The washer jet is bolted to the night-vision camera with a bracket. The washer jet is connected to the headlamp
cleaning system. The cleaning of the protective glass is actuated together with the headlamp cleaning system.
Zoom function
SBT BMW Night Vision E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66
BMW AG - TIS
06.02.2013 01:20
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
Copyright
Page - 4 -
