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

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Model 205 

up to model year 2019 

with code 239 (Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC) 

Model 253 (except 253.99) 

up to model year 2020 

with code 239 (Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC) 

Shown on model 205 

Fig 1: Distronic Electric Controller Unit Components Location - Model 205 with Code 239
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Location 

The DISTRONIC controller unit is located in the middle of the radiator.

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 distance and speed control the DISTRONIC controller unit sends the respective requests for acceleration, deceleration and switching over the suspension FlexRay (Flex E) after evaluation of all input factors.

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

Reading in input factors 

The DISTRONIC controller unit receives the following input signals via the suspension FlexRay:

The resulting functions are described in the respective function descriptions (see also the 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 over the suspension FlexRay:

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

Structure 

The DISTRONIC controller unit contains the following assembly parts:

Properties of the long range radar:

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 Model 205 with engine 274, 651 up to model year 2019 with code 239 (Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC) Model 253 (except 253.99) with engine 274, 651 up to model year 2020 with code 239 (Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC) PE30.30-P-2101-97FBA