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Universal Cell phone Interface (UPCI [UHI]) control unit, component description - GF82.70-P-5101LE

MODEL 216, 221 up to 31.5.09 with CODE (386) Preinstallation for telephone "Handy", UPCI system with CODE (389) Mobile phone preinstallation with universal interface, USA/Canada as of model year 2009 /YoM 08 

Shown on model 221 

Location 

The UPCI control unit (Universal Portable Cell Phone Interface) is located on the left in the trunk.

Fig 1: Locating Universal Portable CTEL Interface Control Unit
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Task 

The UHI control unit (universal cell phone interface) has for the following tasks:

Conversion of signals 

The UPCI (Universal Portable Cell Phone Interface) control unit converts electrical signals into optical signals and vice-versa.

Reading in of signals 

Signals are read in via the following connections:

Direct lines 

The following signals are read in with direct lines:

MOST 

The following signals are read in via MOST:

Transmitting signals 

Signals are sent through the following connection:

Direct lines 

The following signals are sent in with direct lines:

REFER TO SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS Wiring diagram for telephone (TEL) control unit Model 216 PE82.70-P-2101-99CAA
Model 221 PE82.70-P-2101-99SAA