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Component description for DTR controller unit - GF30.30-P-3210LEA

ENGINES 156, 273, 275 in MODEL 216 up to 31.8.10 with CODE (219) Distronic (DTR) as of model year 2009/YoM 08 

ENGINES 156, 272, 273, 275, 642, 629 in MODEL 221 up to 31.8.10 with CODE (219) Distronic (DTR) as of model year 2009/YoM 08 

Front view of vehicle model 221 

Fig 1: Identifying DTR Controller Unit (Model 221)
G10109120Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Location 

The DTR controller unit is located in the center behind the radiator grille.

Task 

The DTR controller unit has the following tasks:

The DTR control unit (A89) actuates the DTR radar sensor (A89b1) (long range sensor) and evaluates the target data. The DTR controller unit sends the long range radar data over the dynamics CAN (CAN H) to the ESP control unit (for vehicle longitudinal control by the Distronic).

Input and output signals 

The following input signals are evaluated by the DTR controller unit and transmitted as output signals.

Direct input signals 

Direct output signals 

CAN input signals from the dynamics CAN 

CAN output signals to the dynamics CAN 

Design 

The DTR radar sensor and DTR control unit are integrated in the DTR controller unit.

Radar characteristics

View of radiator grille 

Fig 2: Identifying Radar Plate
G10109121Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

The radar plate is a radar transparent cover in the radiator grille which is necessary for correct functioning of the DISTRONIC.

The radar plate has the following tasks:

REFER TO SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS DTR controller unit wiring diagram A89
Model 216
PE30.30-P-2101-97CAA
Model 221 PE30.30-P-2101-97SAA