GF82.85-P-0011GI Modular Control System (MCS), Function

GF82.85-P-0011GI Modular Control System (MCS), Function
- with CODE (522) Modular control system (MCS) radio USA
- with CODE (357) Navigation system - additional unit
- with CODE (818b) Single CD play - additional unit
- with CODE (819) 6-disk CD changer in trunk
- with CODE (491) U.S. version






The following systems can be operated centrally with the aid of the radio and navigation unit (A2/56):
- Cassette deck
- Radio
- Single CD player CD player with changer and (optional)
- Sound system (optional)
- Navigation (optional)
- Telephone (optional)







MCS system
The radio and navigation unit (A2/56) is the central component of the MCS system. It has a video-capable 5" active matrix TFT display for indicating information such as control menus and map data for navigation.Actuation is accomplished in operating modes NTSC PAL (US standard) (ECE standard).It is operated with fixed function keys and a rotary knob, a joystick as well as with menu-guidance on the display.

The basic version of the radio and navigation unit (A2/56) is equipped with
- a radio reception unit,
- a compact cassette player and
- a speed-dependent volume control.

Diagnostic interface
To read out actual values and DTC's of the MCS and components connected via the digital data bus ( D2B) diagnosis with the hand-held tester is possible via a K-line.

MCS bus system
The digital components of the radio and navigation unit (A2/56) are interlinked via the digital data bus ( D2B). Control data, audio signals and other information are transmitted between the various system components via the digital data bus ( D2B) Since some of the individual components operate with various data formats or place different requirements on the transmission speed and transmission security, various bus systems are installed.