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Component Description For Distronic Electric Controller Unit - GF30.30-P-3213GN

MODEL 166 as of model year 2016 with CODE 239 (DISTRONIC PLUS) 

MODEL 292 as of model year 2016 with CODE 239 (DISTRONIC PLUS) 

IMPORTANT The nomenclature for "DISTRONIC PLUS" has changed, the designation is "Distance Pilot DISTRONIC" as of YoM J1717/2. The nomenclature change is not taken into account in this documentation.

Shown: Model 292 

Fig 1: Distronic Electric Controller Unit Component Location - Model 292, 166 As Of MY 2016 With Code 239
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Location 

The DISTRONIC electric controller unit is located in the middle behind the front brand emblem in the radiator trim. The brand emblem shields the DISTRONIC controller unit against external effects (for example dirt, ice or insects).

Tasks 

The DISTRONIC controller unit assesses the traffic situation ahead of the vehicle through evaluation of the data from the integral long range radar. The detected data serve to implement the following functions:

The DISTRONIC controller unit compares the permanent target and actual values with each other and evaluates the respective driver requirements. In order to implement the automatic clearance and speed control the DISTRONIC controller unit transmits the respective requests for acceleration, deceleration and switching via the chassis CAN 1 (CAN E1) after evaluation of all input factors.

This means that the DISTRONIC controller unit has the following tasks:

Reading in input factors 

The DISTRONIC controller unit receives the following input signals via the chassis CAN 1:

The resulting functions are described in the respective function descriptions (see appropriate block diagram or function schematic).

Evaluation of input factors 

The input factors are evaluated by the microprocessor and the corresponding assembly parts are actuated.

Transmission of initial parameters 

Amongst other things the DISTRONIC controller unit sends the following initial parameters via chassis CAN 1:

The functions that use these signals are described in the individual function descriptions (see appropriate block diagram or function schematic).

Structure 

The DTR controller unit contains the following assembly parts:

Long range radar properties:

IMPORTANT The DISTRONIC controller unit must be newly adjusted after exchange (e. g. after an accident repair) using the integrated "service adjustment mode".

  Wiring diagram for Distronic (DTR) control unit   PE30.30-P-2101-97NBA