Communication with data buses

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EC200D Volvo

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Communication

E-ECU Engine electronic control unit

I-ECU Instrument electronic control unit
ECC Electronic climate control unit
V-ECU Vehicle electronic control unit
PC3601 Service socket for Tech Tool
W-ECU Caretrack system

General
The vehicle electronics are based on the principle that all communication between control units in the system takes place via two
data buses.
The machine's four control units are connected to the buses to be able to communicate with each other.
Communication between the different control units as well as reporting from control units to service sockets takes place on data
buses CAN/J1939 and J1708/J1587.
The buses adhere to SAE-standard and consist of two pair-twisted cables. The purpose of the twisting is to protect the bus from
electrical interference.
If a malfunction should occur in the system, a signal is sent on the information bus, making it possible to read the information,
either on the operator's instruments (I-ECU) or Tech Tool.
The figure shows the principle for how the control units and service sockets are connected to the buses.
CAN/J1939 control bus
The system's control signals are sent via this bus. The control bus is very fast, which is a requirement for control of the whole
system to function and quickly adapt to varying conditions.
The main communication alternative is the CAN/J1939 bus. However, for E–ECU, some control data is only sent on the J1708/
J1587 bus.
J1708/J1587 information bus
The information bus is connected to the control units and service socket. Information and diagnostic signals are sent on this bus.
In addition, some control data is sent from the engine control unit via this bus.
The bus also functions as "back-up" for the control bus if it doesn't work for some reason.
Via the information bus, the system's status is updated continuously and is available for reading.
By connecting Tech Tool to service sockets, it's possible to read error codes, perform tests, empty logged information, upload
parameters and upload software.