Service Manual

Buses
Group 88
Release 02
MID 221 Advanced Information Centre (AIC)

20 014124
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The descriptions and directions in this manual have been based on design
and method studies up to and including January 2003.

The products are under continual development. Values and repair

methods may therefore differ on vehicles and components manufactured
after this date.

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 Contents
General .................................................................................................. 2
Multiplexed electrical system ............................................................... 2

Specifications ....................................................................................... 5
MID 221 AIC ........................................................................................ 5
MID 221 AIC, connectors ..................................................................... 18

Tools ...................................................................................................... 20
Special tools ........................................................................................ 20

Malfunction ........................................................................................... 21
MID 221 AIC, fault tracing .................................................................... 21

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Group 88 MID 221 AIC General

General
Multiplexed electrical system
Volvo Bus has introduced an integrated multiplexed
electrical system consisting of a number of control units
that define the subsystems and functions in the bus.
The multiplexed electrical system consists of four data
links: bus A, bus B, bus C, and bus D. Bus A controls
functions that are part of the bus drive line, bus B handles
body functions, bus C handles chassis functions and
bus D is a communication link between bus C and bus
B. Besides the chassis control unit (CECM-C), bus C
also includes a number of modules that communicate
through a CAN data link according to the VOLCANO
standard (a unique Volvo CAN link) - the same applies to
bus B but with the difference that it is then a CECM-B. T3016118
The chassis control unit and the other control units (bus
A)communicate with each other through two common
data links, SAE J1587/J1708 and SAE J1939. This
exchange of information via data links makes the system
flexible and modular.
Each module is positioned so that the distance to the
components it communicates with is as short as possible.
This makes it possible to reduce cable lengths between
modules and the components they control and monitor.

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Advanced Information Centre (AIC)

The AIC is a control unit that can be ordered as an
optional extra. It controls and monitors the body functions.
The control unit carries out different functions using
information coming directly from the sensors that are
connected to the control unit and also signals obtained
from the other control units through data links. In a
corresponding way, the AIC sends some of its available
information on the common data links so that it is available
for the other control units.

The AIC controls and monitors functions such as the T3017025

climate unit, parking heater and lights as well as presents

information on faults.

Advanced Information Centre 2 (AIC 2)

AIC 2 is located in the driver environment. It differs in
appearance from it predecessor.

AIC 2 is operated using the following keypad: T3017432

T3017433

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Starting AIC
Information is read into the control unit when AIC is
started. The system runs through the software and
displays the corresponding text on the screen. The
following image is also displayed:

T8010297

The following happens:

1 Shown when the operating system starts.
2 Shown when the system is configured. In AIC 2, a
column is displayed in combination with this symbol
to indicate how far the system has advanced in its
configuration.
3 Displayed when the applications are being
decompressed and started.

Total time consumption for starting:

• AIC: 60 — 120 sec

• AIC 2: 30 — 45 sec

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Specifications
MID 221 AIC
For further information on AIC, please refer to:

• “Advanced Information Centre (AIC)” page 3

• “Advanced Information Centre 2 (AIC 2)” page 3
• “Starting AIC” page 4
• “MID 221 AIC” page 5
• “Design” page 7
• “Function” page 7
• “MID 221 AIC, connectors” page 18
• “Special tools” page 20
• “MID 221 AIC, fault tracing” page 21

Marking 1 Date of manufacture

2 Serial number

3 95/54/EC, EMC certification

complying with EU standard. The
number stands for the country that
certified the product, in this case
Finland.

4 Supplier part number

5 Product name
6 Part number, software

7 Country of manufacture

8 Supplier number
9 Part number, hardware

T3017113

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Group 88 MID 221 AIC Specifications

AIC 1
BxDxH 188 x 147 x 61 mm

Operating temperature —30 C to +70 C

Storage temperature —40 C to +85 C

Supply voltage 24 V

Data links 1 Volcano link D-bus: 250

kbit/s.

Connectors 1x 25-pin D-sub

1x 9-pin D-sub

Connector, new 1x 30-pin JAE

hardware

AIC 2
BxDxH 188 x 113.5 x 110 mm

Operating temperature —30 C to +70 C

Storage temperature —40 C to +85 C

Supply voltage 24 V

Data links 1 Volcano link D-bus: 250

kbit/s.

Connector, new 2 x 30-pin JAE

hardware

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Design
The AIC is not only a unit showing and controlling the
functionality of the bus, it is also used as a troubleshooting
tool. The connector pins on the control unit have different
electrical characteristics and in case of a fault, the user
can read the signal levels and the type of fault.
The AIC is connected to its own communication link, the
D bus, where it communicates with CECM-B as well as
CECM-C. For a more detailed explanation of the different
data buses, please refer to “Multiplexed electrical system”
page 2 .

Function
The functionality of the AIC can be likened with the control
lever in BIC. Moving around the different menus is done
by pressing different buttons and confirming by pressing
“Enter”. “Esc” is used to exit from a menu.

The first menu shown in the AIC window provides the

user with information concerning the vehicle. There is
one screen that shows the user the menus that can be
selected, e.g. settings, climate or diagnosis.

T8009510

Enter

T8009509

Esc

T8009511

Arrow keys for Up/Down and Right/Left

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Note: A brief description of the available functions is

given here, see separate driver instructions, “Driver
instructions AIC”, for more detailed information.

Start menu
The start menu displays all the menus that are available
to the user.

Driver menu
When driving

When the user is driving, information on the status of the

bus and the functions that are activated will be displayed.

When door open T3016856

Whenever the door is opened or open, an image of the

bus will be displayed with information on the functions
that are currently activated.

T3016857

Climate unit
The user must enter this menu to activate the different
climate functions in the bus. There are eight different
functions to choose between.

T3016858
1 Passenger temperature
2 Roof fan speed
3 Roof fan temperature
4 Door fans
5 Driver fan
6 Climate unit On/Off
7 Auxiliary heater
8 Reset

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Settings
Covers the different settings that can be made in the bus,
e.g. activating the automatic dipped beam.

T3016861
1 Button click
2 Light control
3 Time and date
4 Language
5 Automatic dipped beam
6 High and dipped beam setting
7 “Stop signal” - sound activation
8 Reset — all functions return to standard settings
besides language and time/date.

Fault code information

Main menu
This shows descriptions of all the faults stored for the
bus. A total of 20 fault codes can be displayed in the
menu. The user can select a fault using the arrow key and
confirm the choice with Enter.

The picture contains the following information.

T3016859
1 Fault code
2 Fault code in fault log
3 Number of active fault codes in fault log
4 Number of inactive fault codes in fault log
5 Clear all fault codes

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The fault groups the system can display are:

• Fault in headlamp

T3017032

• Fault in rear lighting

T3017026

• Interior lighting fault

T3017033

• Climate fault

T3017027

• Fault in auxiliary heater

T3017031

• Door fault

T3017029

• Control unit fault

T3017030

• Data communication error

T3017028

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The system contains the following door symbols:

• Door is open

T3017021

• Door closed

T3017016

• Door can be opened from inside (green surrounding

the door)

T3017017

• The button for opening the door from outside is

activated (a green button)

T3017020

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• Door opens with pinch protection activated (marked

red)

T3017022

• The door cannot be operated when there is something

obstructing its movement

T3017023

• No operating pressure in door

T3017019

• Door mechanically locked

T3017018

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Error code menu

After selecting the fault code, more detailed information
on it will be displayed:

T3016860
1 Fault code
2 Type of fault
3 Status of fault (active/inactive)
4 Number of times the fault has been active
5 Fault group for current fault
6 Location of fault
7 Wiring diagram of the component and where the fault
has occurred
8 Delete fault code
9 Pin number on control unit
10 Module — component number on control unit

Note: Inactive and active fault codes can be deleted but

the active ones will recur immediately.

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The following faults are shown in the wiring diagram:

• Control unit fault - where the number in the top

left-hand corner identifies the faulty control unit

T3017045

• Output, open circuit

T3017046

• Output, short-circuit to higher voltage

T3017047

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• Input, short-circuit to higher voltage

T3017048

• Output, short-circuit to ground

T3017049

• Faulty software fuse. For information, please refer to

“Handling the software fuse” page 21.

T3017050

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The following components can also be detected as being

faulty:

• Resistor

T3017051

• Amplifier

T3017052

• Lamp

T3017053

• Electric motor

T3017054

• Switch

T3017056

• Coil

T3017058

• NTC resistor (thermistor)

T3017059

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• Unknown component

T3017060

• Varistor

T3017061

Note: Inactive and active fault codes can be deleted but

the active ones will recur immediately.

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MID 221 AIC, connectors

Pin description 25 and 9-pin connectors
25-pin connector, D-sub
9-pin connector, D-sub
Pin no. Function
Pin no. Function
1 Ground
1 Pushbutton 1
2 Supply +15
2 Pulse B
3 CAN-2HI
3 Pulse A
4 CAN-2LO
4 Supply +30
5 Supply +30
5 Ground
6 Input +5V
6 Pushbutton 2
7 Output +5V
7 Pulse D
8 Output +5V
8 Pulse C
9 Output +5V
9 Supply, B+
10 Output +5V
11 Output +5V
12 CAN-1HI
13 CAN-1LO
14 Datalink 1
15 Datalink 1
16 Datalink 2
17 Datalink 2
18 Datalink 3
19 Datalink 3
20 USB supply, + 5V
21 USBD data -
22 USBD data +
23 Ground connection
24 Ground connection
25 Ground connection

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Pin configuration, JAE 30-pin connector

This connector applies to the later version of AIC.

T3016717

JAE 30-pin connector

Pin no. Function
1 RS-common
2 Datalink 3
3 Datalink 3
4 RS-common
5 Datalink 2
6 Datalink 2
7 Supply output, + 5V
8 CAN2LO
9 CAN2HI
10 CAN1LO
11 CAN1HI
12 RS485
13 RS285
14 Supply +15
15 Supply +30
16 Ground connection
17 USB data +
18 USB data -
19 USB supply, + 5V
20 Rx console
21 Tx console
22 Ground connection
23 Ground connection
24 Digital input 7
25 Digital input 6
26 Digital input 5
27 Digital input 4
28 Digital input 3
29 Digital input 2
30 Digital input 1

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Group 88 MID 221 AIC Tools

Tools
Special tools
For information on ordering special tools, please refer to the special tools information,
group 08.

T0010602

9998699 Breakout box T3009536

9813194 Adapter cable

T0011207 T0011281

9990130 Translation template 9812519 Multimeter

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Group 88 MID 221 AIC Malfunction

Malfunction
MID 221 AIC, fault tracing
The method of fault tracing on the AIC differs to the one
used on other control units. The AIC does not have any
fault codes like the ones in other control units and a fault
tracing procedure must be followed instead. No contact
with the AIC can have two causes but to find out which
one of them is at fault, there is more information available
on the Master ID web site.
1 Screen completely black. In this case the AIC is not
receiving any power. Check to see whether the control
unit connector is loose or damaged in any other way. If
this is not the case, use the breakout box to measure
the inputs on the AIC. Check voltage and resistance
readings, see tables.
2 Changes on the AIC such as menu choices, new
parameters, etc., are not shown. This happens when
the AIC loses contact with the D-bus. Check to see
whether the connector is loose or damaged in any
other way. In this is not the case, check the readings
on the D-bus connections, refer to the tables.

If none of the above is any help, try downloading new

software for the AIC from the Volvo central system. For
more information, see:

Service information

• Group 36, Reading diagnosis

Impact

• Group 36, Description, Reading Diagnosis

Note: If there is still no contact after taking these

measures, the control unit is probably defective and must
be replaced.

Handling the software fuse

A software fuse arises when an input/output has an
excessively high output current. The software fuse will
then trigger to protect the components of the function.
The measure to take for this is to read the affected
module from the AIC display. Then find the module and
unplug the connector to cut its power supply - provided
the current to the rest of the bus has been turned off. Plug
in the connector again, turn on the power and the fault
should have disappeared.

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Group 88 MID 221 AIC Malfunction

Measurement at the control unit

Check measurements at the control unit are made by
connecting measurement box 9998699 and 999 9134
to the control unit connector. Voltage and resistance
measurements can therefore be made directly on the
control unit pins.

Voltage measuring at the control unit

• The breakout box should be connected to the control
unit using the connector, see picture.

• The starter switch should be in position (II).

T0011163

Checklists with expected readings for all voltage

measurements made directly on the control unit terminals
are given below.

AIC - 25-pin connector

Measurement Key position Measurement Reference Measured Miscellane-

points value, value, ous.
voltage voltage
Supply USupply U II 1 - Ground U ≈ USupply U
Supply USupply U II 2 - Ground U ≈ USupply U
Power supply II 5 - Ground U ≈ USupply U
D-bus, high II 12 - Ground U = 2,5 — 4
V
D-bus, low II 13 - Ground U = 1 — 2,5
V
Ground II 23 - Ground U≈0V
Ground II 24 - Ground U≈0V
Ground II 25 - Ground U≈0V

AIC - JAE 30-pin connector

Measurement Key position Measurement Reference Measured Miscellane-

points value, value, ous.
voltage voltage
D-bus, low II 10 - Ground U = 1 — 2,5
V
D-bus, high II 11 - Ground U = 2,5 — 4
V
Supply, 15+ II 14 - Ground U ≈ USupply U
Supply +30 II 15 - Ground U ≈ USupply U
Ground II 22 - Ground U≈0V
Ground II 23 - Ground U≈0V

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Resistance measuring at control unit

• The breakout box should be connected at the control
unit with the connector disconnected.

• The breakout box is connected to the component so

that the resistance in the component and the current T0011164
flow can be measured, see the picture.

• The starter switch should be in position (0).

A checklist with specification of what the resistance

measurements should be for all direct measurements on
the pins is given below.

AIC - 25-pin connector

Measurement Key position Measurement Reference Measured Miscellane-

points value, value, ous.
resistance resistance
Ground 0 23 - Ground R≈0
Ground 0 24 - Ground R≈0
Ground 0 25 - Ground R≈0

AIC - connector JAE 30-pin

Measurement Key position Measurement Reference Measured Miscellane-

points value, value, ous.
resistance resistance
Ground 0 22 - Ground R≈0
Ground 0 23 - Ground R≈0

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Resistance measurement of a cable

• Connect a breakout box to each end of the cable.
• The starter switch should be in position (0).
A checklist with specification of what the resistance
T0011193
measurements should be for all direct measurements on
the pins is given below.

AIC - 25-pin connector

Measurement Key position Measurement Reference Measured Miscellane-

points value, value, ous.
resistance resistance
D-bus, high 0 12 - Ground R ≈ 120 Applies if
one of the
termination
resistors is
missing
D-bus, low 0 13 - Ground R ≈ 120 Applies if
one of the
termination
resistors is
missing
D-bus, high/low 0 12 — 13 R ≈ 60

AIC - connector JAE 30-pin

Measurement Key position Measurement Reference Measured Miscellane-

points value, value, ous.
resistance resistance
D-bus, low 0 10 - Ground R ≈ 120 Applies if
one of the
termination
resistors is
missing
D-bus, high 0 11 - Ground R ≈ 120 Applies if
one of the
termination
resistors is
missing
D-bus, high/low 0 10 — 11 R ≈ 60

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