5 Series E60 530Li (N52) SAL
M-ASK user interface
The M-ASK control unit user interface processes signals from the controller (selection from the menus and
submenus).
In addition the M-ASK user interface controls the displays on the Central Information Display (CID). The data in
the graphics processor is immediately transmitted to the CID as LVDS digital signals.
M-ASK gateway
The M-ASK Gateway control unit forms the interfaces for data exchange between the MOST bus and the K-
CAN. The two bus systems transfer data formats at different data transfer rates and in different formats. The
data for each bus is configured in the M-ASK Gateway to communicate with all systems.
M-ASK navigation system
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Navigation with DVD
In conjunction with option 606, the navigation system is integrated in the M-ASK. The navigation system
has the following new features:
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Data for navigation on DVD
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Reading and storing the data for navigation in the RAM (Random Access Memory)
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Complete representation of Europe
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Manual alteration of the route calculated by the navigation system by route criteria (fastest route,
motorway) and by the Via function.
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Dynamic route planning by using TMC information (avoiding traffic jams)
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List of stored destinations
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Exact calculation of the arrival time. By integration of the various types of streets (motorway, A roads,
B roads) and the average speed of the vehicle, the arrival time can be calculated exactly.
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Better route guidance. When changing from one motorway or A road onto another, the road number is
announced.
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GPS satellites
GPS satellites move around the earth in 6 nearly circular orbits. There are 4 GPS satellites per orbit,
therefore there is a maximum number of 24 GPS satellites. Before the navigation system can process the
reference signal from the GPS satellites (minimum 4 GPS satellites), the Almanac data must first be
loaded.
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Loading almanac data
Almanac data delivers the following data and information to the navigation system:
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UTC (Universal Time Coordinate)
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Date
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Location of the GPS satellites
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Orbits
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Operational capacity of the GPS satellites
Once the navigation system has been switched on for the first time (terminal R ON) the GPS satellite
Almanac data is received and loaded. The loading time depends on the number of "visible" GPS satellites
and can take up to 20 minutes during the adaptation phase. Otherwise the almanac data is permanently
stored in the system.
SBT Multi-audio system controller E60, E61, E63, E64, E70, E87, E90, E91, E92, E93
BMW AG - TIS
22.02.2013 19:38
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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