E 350 4MATIC Sedan (212.087) V6-3.5L (272.977) (2010)
Component Identification
Location
The COMAND controller unit is located in the center console.
Task
The COMAND controller unit fulfills the following tasks:
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Central operating unit for the entertainment and communication systems integrated into the vehicle
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Reads in the controls and input signals
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Evaluation of input factors
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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:
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Audio
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Radio
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CD/DVD audio
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Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) memory card
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AUX jack in glove box for external audio equipment (without code (518) Media interface)
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Video
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DVD
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Media interface for external audio or mass storage devices (with code (518) Media interface)
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Communication (telephone)
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Voice control system (VCS [SBS])
Reads in the controls and input signals
The input factors are read in via the following connections:
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Direct line
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Controller Area Network (data bus/CAN bus) (CAN)
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media-oriented system transport (MOST)
Direct line
The COMAND controller unit has the following direct connections:
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Circuit 30g
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Circuit 31
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Wake-up for MOST (bi-directional)
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AUX input 1 (without code (518) Media interface)
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Audio mute (with code (359) TELE AID emergency call system)
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FM 1, AM, CL and KEYLESS-GO antenna amplifier (A2/18) - Antenna amplifier FM 2 and DAB (A2/19)
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Bluetooth antenna (A2/91)
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Hands-free system microphone (A67b1) (2 microphones)
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Y-brightness (luminance)/C-color information (chrominance) (Y/ C) and audio lines from DVD player (A40/4) (with code (864) Rear
entertainment system)
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Y lines from:
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Night View Assist control unit (N101) (with code (610) Night View Assist)
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Reversing camera power supply module (N66/10) (with code (218) Reversing camera)
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Media interface control unit (N125/1) (with code (518) Media interface)
CAN
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The COMAND controller unit is a telematics CAN (CAN A) subscriber.
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The COMAND controller unit is an interior CAN (CAN B) subscriber.
MOST
The COMAND controller unit receives control and audio signals from the following control units:
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Sound system amplifier control unit (N40/3) (with code (810) Sound system)
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Satellite digital audio radio (SDAR) control unit (N87/5) (with code (536) SIRIUS satellite radio, as of 1.6.2010)
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SDAR/high definition tuner control unit (N87/8) (with code (536) SIRIUS satellite radio, up to 31.5.2010)
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Media interface control unit (with code (518) Media interface)