Integrated Cell Phones

416 HO Integrated Cell Phones

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04-08-04
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 Analog

Basic system is known as Advanced Mobile Phone System (AMPS)

and only operates in the 800 MHz frequency range

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 Basic Analog Cell System
• In 1983, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) allocated
frequency range 824 - 894 MHz (30 kHz spacing)

• 2 carriers known as A or B where mandated to promote competition

• Each carrier has 832 frequencies: 790 for voice 42 for control data

• A pair of frequencies are used to create each:

- voice channel (1 for transmit - 1 for receive)
- data channel (1 for transmit - 1 for receive)
Any City
• Each carrier would have 395 voice
channels & 21 control data channels

• To allow reusing the same frequencies by

many users, a low power cellular system
was developed dividing a city or area into
‘cells’
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 Basic Analog Cell System
• Each cell site contains transmit / receive antennas, switching boxes
and connections to land based telephone system
• These cell site antennas are usually shared and can be large, small or
even disguised like this one in Pennsylvania

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 Basic Analog Cell System
• Each cell uses only 1/7 of total
frequencies allocated to prevent
bleed over from one cell to another
Cell 1
• No two adjacent cells use
the same voice channel
Cell 6 Cell 2
frequencies

• This results in a total of 56 voice Cell 7

channels in each cell
Cell 5 Cell 3

Cell 4
Note: The number of voice channels
increases with digital service

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 Basic Analog Cell System
• Each cell phone has a unique serial
number known as:
Electronic Serial Number (ESN)

• When the cell phone service is

activated the carrier will assign
additional numbers
- Mobile Identification Number (MIN)
(derived from cell phone number)
- System Identification Number (SID)
(identifies carrier)

• When the cell phone is switched on it

listens for the SID # on one of the
control data frequencies

• If no SID # is received cell phone will

display “NO SERVICE”
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 Basic Analog Cell System
• If SID # is received cell phone will
compare with programmed SID #
- if matches = ‘HOME’ carrier
- if it does not match = ‘ROAM’

• Cell phone will send MIN to be

registered on system

• Carrier registers cell phone and

cell site receiving signal in system
database

• Once registered, system periodically

checks for presence of cell phone and
also monitors signal strength

• If cell phone is switched off, a ‘sign off’

message is sent and carrier database is updated
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 Basic Analog Cell System
• When a call comes in to the carrier from
another user, database is searched
and once cell phone is located, carrier
assigns frequencies to be used

• Frequency information is sent to cell

phone over control data frequency
channel by cell site it is currently
registered in

• Cell phone now uses assigned

frequencies for voice channels and
call is connected

• During call, cell phone continues

to monitor control data frequency
in case a switch to another pair of voice
frequencies is required
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 Basic Analog Cell System
• As the cell phone moves across or within cells, signal strength will change

• This change in signal strength is used along with signal strength values
from adjoining cells to know when to switch to another cell site

• New frequencies are transmitted over control data channel and

a seamless ‘handover’ or ‘handoff’ to the next cell occurs

- +

- +
- +

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 Basic Analog Cell System
• 8 power levels are used up to a maximum of 3 watts
- power level is determined by cell site and transmitted to cell phone

• Analog voice transmission (FM)

- all sound ‘picked up’ by the cell phones microphone is transmitted

• Existing analog system is expected to be phased out in 2008*

• Analog system was primarily only used in USA

• A variation of this system known as Narrowband Advanced Mobile

Phone System (NAMPS) was also used, basically increasing the
number of voice channels by using a channel spacing of 10 kHz, but
still an analog system

* Analog Service
The FCC Commission's rules require that all cellular carriers provide analog service that is compatible with
the Advanced Mobile Phone Service (AMPS) standard. This requirement is scheduled to sunset in 2008.
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 Digital
00110011 110011100 00011001 00001110

Analog system has one standard for technology, digital has many
standards including:
Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA)
Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)
Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM)

Frequencies have been expanded over the past few years to include:
800, 900, 1800 & 1900 MHz 12
 Why Change to Digital?
• Number of cellular users have overloaded analog system capacity

• Static and background noise

• Short standby and talk time due to analog power consumption

• Increasing demand for latest features like:

- text messaging
- internet access
- email
- graphics / images
- data information / ring tones
- etc…

• A digital system can address all the above and more by converting
and /or carrying the information in a digitally compressed format

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 Vocoding
• Digital does not transmit analog audio, instead it transmits digital audio

• Utilizes a process of voice coding commonly referred to as Vocoding

• Human speech is only about 35~40% efficient. In other words, 60~65%

of the time a conversation has no meaningful data
(non-information; silence, pauses, repetitive sounds)

• There are various Vocoding methods and standards but they all
essentially do the same thing; convert your voice into binary information
(digital) & then compress it

• Current standards approximate human speech with a library of

unique and distinctive sounds:
e.g. ‘Hello’ may be converted to 1001110 1110001

• This conversion and compression of speech assists in providing 3 - 10

times the number of users for a frequency, compared to analog
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 CDMA vs. TDMA
• These formats were developed primarily for the USA as a replacement for
analog system (will not work in many other countries)

• These digital systems send and receive digital information

• Information is decoded or encoded by the carrier and your cell phone

• Features of the cell phone can vary depending on whether it uses CDMA
or TDMA technology (carrier for your area may only use one format)

StarTAC V60
TDMA CDMA TDMA CDMA

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Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA)
Time Slots
• Uses 800 MHz or 1900
MHz frequency band
1 2 3
Rows = Frequency • Frequencies are
separated by 30 kHz

• Frequency is divided up
into 3 time slots each
6.7 ms long
Co
ntr
ol D • Certain frequencies at
ata
each cell site are reserved
for control data information
Cell Site A Phone network

• Control data informs cell

phone of correct frequency
and time slot to use for
transmit and receive
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 Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA)
Time Slots Time Slots

1 2 3 1 2 3

Phone 1 Phone 2

Co ta
Tra ntro ntrol da
Co ive:
Fre nsm l Dat e
Rec = 834.x
xx
Tim q = it: a
e s 824 Freq slot = 3
lot .xxx e
=2 Phone network Tim
Cell Site A Cell Site B

• Message burst from cell phone 1 is broadcast on a specific frequency

and time slot (6.7 ms long)
• Cell site A transfers the message via phone network to recipient
• Message burst from cell site B is broadcast on a specific frequency and
time slot to cell phone 2 17
 Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA)
Time Slots Time Slots

1 2 3 1 2 3

Phone 1 Phone 2

Co ta
Tx ntro ntrol da x TS 2
Co 45.xx TS 3
Rx : 824 l Dat 8
Tx: 34.xxx
:8 a
35 .xxx Rx:
8
.xx TS
x
TS 2 Phone network
1 Cell Site A Cell Site B

• This example shows the complete communication links between two

TDMA phones
• Each cell phone uses 4 frequencies, 2 for voice (transmit, receive), 2 for
control data (transmit, receive)
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Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA)
• The bandwidth used on TDMA system is 30 kHz.
Bandwidth = a spread of given frequency range. This means
that when the phone broadcast on a specific frequency, the
message burst is spread out over a range of 30 kHz

• Each individual time slot is 6.7 ms long. The maximum bits of

information in each time slot is 324 bits, which means there is a
maximum transmission rate of 48.6 Kbits/s

• If the information sent is less than 324 bits, it will still take up the
complete time slot, as these time slots are a fixed period of time

• A separation of at least 45 kHz between the transmitting and

receiving frequencies is needed to prevent cross talk.

• A TDMA phone puts 3 calls on the same frequency compared to only

1 call with the AMPS system
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 Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)

1 • Uses 800 MHz or 1900

Phone 1
MHz frequency band

• Frequencies are
separated by 1200 kHz
Co
Tx ntro
: fr l D
e a • Certain frequencies at
co quen ta
de cy
=g =
ree x
each cell site are reserved
n 1 xx.x for control data information
xx Cell Site A Phone network

• An identifying code (e.g. green 1) is assigned to the message along with a

time stamp
• Control data informs cell phone and cell site of current frequency and
code to use for transmit and receive
• Cell phone / cell site monitors specified frequency and looks for
assigned message code and assembles message according to time stamp
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 Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)

1 • The next piece of the

Phone 1
message will be on a
1
different frequency and
may consist of more or
less data, but the code
Co
Tx ntro (e.g. green 1) will still be
: fr l D
e a the same
co quen ta
de cy
=g =
ree x
n 1 xx.x
xx Cell Site A Phone network

• Control data informs cell phone and cell site of next available frequency to
use, this is constantly changing
• This system requires a very accurate clock to assemble the data
according to the time stamp, so the GPS satellite radio signal for time is
monitored by the cell phone and site to be used

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 Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)
3 3 1

1
Phone 1 Phone 2
3

3 3 3

1
1

Co
Tx ntro da ta xxx.xxx
: fr l D tro l y
e a
Rx co quen ta Con equenc llow 3
fr e x
: fr de cy Tx: ode = y xxx.xx
e
co quen gre
= = c
q uency een 1
de cy en xxx fre r
= y = 1 .xxx Rx: ode = g
ello x Cell Site A Phone network Cell Site B c
w xx.x
3 xx

• This example shows the complete communication links between two

CDMA phones
• Each cell phone still uses 4 frequencies, 2 for voice, 2 for control
data, however the voice frequencies are used more efficiently

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Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)

• “Spread Spectrum” technology is used to allow the call (message

bits) to broadcast over the entire frequency band depending upon
which frequency has available time on it to broadcast the message
bits

• CDMA uses a system called Voice Activated Detection (VAD).

When a user talks, the phone digitizes the voice (vocoding) usually
at 9600 bits/s and it is then broadcast at 1.23Mbits/s. When the
user stops talking, the vocoder idles at 1200bits/s so that
background noise can still heard, however this little bit of
information is still broadcast out at 1.23 Mbits/s. This way very little
space is used on the frequency spectrum allowing more calls on
the same frequency.

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Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)
In general, CDMA offers the following advantages:
• Capacity is: 8 to 10 times that of an AMPS analog system
4 to 5 times that of a TDMA system
• Full use of all frequencies in every cell site through the use of coding
technology, results in simplified frequency planning
• Enhanced privacy due to the coding and wide bandwidths
• More users per cell site through efficient use of frequencies, allows for
the possibility of fewer cell sites

However, there are some disadvantages as well:

• The technology is more complex

• Equipment cost for cell site operations is much higher compared to
TDMA system (CDMA = $300,000 TDMA = $80,000)

• Incompatible with GSM technology

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 Analog vs. CDMA vs. TDMA
Description Analog Digital CDMA Digital TDMA

Frequency 800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz

1900 MHz 1900 MHz
Power 3 watt max. 0.6 watt max. 0.6 watt max.

Power levels 8 (Assigned by cell) 256 (Assigned by cell phone) 6 (assigned by cell)

Available ~832 (AMPS) ~ 4096 ~2412 (3 x 832)

Channels ~2412 (NAMPS) ~4824 (6 x 832)

Frequency 30 kHz (AMPS) 1200 kHz 30 kHz

spacing 10 kHz (NAMPS)

Audio True analog (FM) Digital Vocoding / Digital vocoding /

transmission CODEC CODEC

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 DTMF Tone Generation
• Dual Tone Multiple Frequency (DTMF) tones, more commonly
known as ‘Touch-Tones’

• Play an integral role in communications

• Generation of these tones are handled differently by each of the

cellular technologies

ANALOG
Tones are generated within cell phone and are broadcast in analog to receiver

DIGITAL
CDMA - Cell phone requests network to generate required tone. Cell phone will
send requests to network and will do so as fast as you can dial them.

TDMA - Cell phone requests network to generate required tone. Cell phone will
send requests to network and must wait for acknowledgement
before sending the next tone. Perceived as lag in dialing.

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 Handoff - CDMA vs. TDMA
L TDMA utilizes what is known as a ‘hard handoff’ when switching from
one cell site to another
- this means cell site informs cell phone to stop transmitting
& receiving on current frequency pair and to start transmitting
& receiving on new frequency pair
(audio feed is lost for 10 – 100 ms, can result in a dropped call!)

J CDMA utilizes what is known as a ‘soft handoff’ when switching from

one cell site to another
- as data is coded it can be transmitted on two or more alternate
handoff sites at the same time. Cell phone can pick, choose or
combine data between different sources to ease transition to next
cell site (reduces possibility of dropped call)

J TDMA can ‘handoff’ to an analog system and switch back to digital

L CDMA can only ‘handoff’ to an analog system, cannot switch back to

digital
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 Global System for Mobile
Communication (GSM)
• In Europe, numerous cellular systems were developed in the early 80’s
and were incompatible with each other

• With a growing market a study group was formed in 1982 to study and
develop a pan-European public land mobile system, this group was
called ‘Groupe Spécial Mobile’ (GSM)

• In 1990 phase 1 of the GSM specifications were approved and by mid

1991 commercial services begun

• An unproven digital system was chosen that with advancements in

compression and digital signal processing showed it would meet the
specifications set down by the group

• GSM exists in every continent today and is growing fast in USA

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 GSM
• GSM uses TDMA technology to access the network

• 8 time slots with a channel separation of 200 kHz

- capable of frequency hopping for full usage of available
channels, but still using same time slot

Timeslot
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1850 MHz

1990 MHz

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 GSM
• Operates in 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and 1900 MHz range

• GSM system has been improved over the years to provide

more digital services like text messaging, internet browsing etc…

• GSM version or release is sometimes known as:

- 1G = 1st Generation
- 2G = 2nd Generation
- 2.5G = 2nd Generation upgrade
- 3G = 3rd Generation

• Encryption process is incompatible with TDMA system

• Encryption also provides more secure phone calls

• Transmit power can be regulated up to the maximum for it’s class

(known classes are: 0.8, 2, 5, 8 and 20 watts)

• Many USA carriers now support GSM however not all are
compatible with GSM systems existing in other countries 30
 GSM SIM Card
• GSM cell phones incorporate a unique card called Subscriber
Identity Module (SIM), often referred to as a SIM card

• Basically SIM card is a

memory card that contains:
- internal serial number
- subscribers phone number
- phone book
- prepaid airtime minutes
- SMS messages
- etc …

• SIM card can be removed and

installed in another GSM European Siemens M50 shown
cell phone (provided it is ‘SIM unlocked’)

• Some GSM phones in USA are ‘SIM locked’

- this means the carrier has locked the SIM card to the cell phone
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 Integrated Cell Phone

It’s not just a phone …

It’s an integrated communication system!

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 Telephone Timeline
Analog Analog / Digital Analog / Dual Digital

800 MHz 800 / 800 MHz 800 / 800 & 1900 MHz

1990 è 1999 è 2001 è

OKI
- Fixed
- Portable

Motorola Motorola Motorola

- Fixed - StarTAC - TimePort - V60 series
- MicroTAC
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Why Are MB Integrated Phones Unique?

• Cell phone is integrated into vehicle communication system

• Hands-free operation using interior microphone and sound system

speakers

• Microphone optimized for driver voice input

• Background noise elimination for superior sound quality

• Integrated antenna and compensator - improving reception

• Steering wheel buttons provides common phone features without

moving your hands from steering wheel

(cont’d)

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Why Are MB Integrated Phones Unique?

• Sound system automatically mutes when accepting or making a call

• Meets hands-free legislation

• DCAG crash tested

• Data download to vehicle system for convenient viewing either in

radio or multi-function display
e.g. - Phone book - Call log - Text messages

• Voice commands possible with optional voice control system

• Handset cradle attractively blends into interior

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 Components

Booster
RF Antenna
or Antenna
compensator Switch

CP (only)
RF
Cradle

Interface — TELE AID Splitter

to vehicle Microphone If equipped
RF - CP (only) or
microphone
array

TELE AID
Back-up
Radio or COMAND antenna

Generic overview of components (always use correct wiring diagram for diagnosis)
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 Cradle
• Connection between cell phone and
vehicle

• Cradle design allows cell phone to be

used in privacy mode as well as
hands-free mode
- automatically switches when
cell phone is ‘flipped’ open or
closed

• Provides power for charging cell phone

battery (incorporates protection circuit)
- rapid charging when not on a call
- trickle charging during a call
Charge time dependant on many factors

• Always use correct cradle for specific

cell phone
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 Cell Phone Battery Charging
• Battery charging time while
docked with ignition OFF can
be changed in phone settings
• If charging time is set to
OFF or a short period of time,
battery may not be completely
charged while docked
• This may lead to dead
battery complaint during a
long call after ignition switched
ON even though it is
connected to a power supply
• Before replacing components Note: Other settings under “Car Settings”:
for this complaint, check Auto answer – ON / OFF
Auto Handsfree – ON / OFF
phone settings Power-off Delay – 0 / 15 / 30 / 60 mins / Continuous
Main menu è Settings è Other settings
è Car settings è Charger time Refer to owners manual for list of specific phone settings 38
 Interface to Vehicle
PSE - Portable Support Electronics (D2B)
HSE - Handset support Electronics (D2B)

CP - Communications Platform (MOST)

(also incorporates TELE AID & Bluetooth
connection)

PSE / HSE
• Provides connection to vehicle
communication system

• Provides charging circuit for cell phone

• ON / OFF control for compensator

• Optical ring component

CP
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 Booster / Compensator
• When cell phone is connected to vehicle there will be a signal loss
due to extra wiring and antenna connections

• To counteract this on early systems (analog only)

a booster was installed (max. output 3 watts)
- contained logic circuit boards to ensure
correct transmit power was used,
as directed by cell site - smart device
Booster
• Later systems (analog / digital) use a
linear compensator
- which gave a 10 dB gain to transmit
power from cell phone - dumb device

• Not on optical ring

Linear Compensator
Note: Ensure antenna cables IN and OUT
are not reversed
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 Microphone
• Converts sound waves into electrical signals

• All microphone types basically consist of a diaphragm which moves

as the sound waves strike it

• Diaphragm movement is translated into an electrical signal by

numerous methods
(e.g. Carbon, Dynamic, Crystal, Ceramic, Condenser, Ribbon)

Dynamic microphone: Crystal microphone:

Diaphragm is connected to the coil which Diaphragm movement forces the armature to flex
moves next to the magnet induces change the crystal that is supported on a fixed fulcrum.
in current. This flexing changes the current produced
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 Microphone
• Microphone for telephone use may have to be installed on early
vehicles or later vehicles not equipped with TELE AID

• Microphone may be a stand alone unit mounted in the head lining

or
Microphone incorporated in overhead control panel / rear view mirror
or
Several microphones incorporated in a microphone array

• Microphone may be connected directly to phone system or via a

MOST control module called Hands-Free Module (HFM) or optional
Voice Control System (VCS)
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 Hands-Free Module (A35/1)

W211 Location: In front of spare tire in trunk

• Currently installed as basic equipment with TELE AID installed

• Used for TELE AID and Cellular phone communication
• Same physical appearance as Voice Control System module
• HFM is replaced with VCS module when voice control option installed
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 Voice Control System - (A35/11)

W211 Location: In front of spare tire in trunk

• Used for TELE AID & Cellular phone communication

• Needed for voice control of audio / telematics
• Accompanied by an operation lever on right side of steering column
• Same physical appearance as Hands-Free Module
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 Antennas
• Some antennas are specifically designed for receiving R170
or for transmitting. Others are designed for receiving
and transmitting.

• Many variants depending on model:

- electric retractable antenna, usually identified V220

by black upper stem section

(antenna had additional signal wire so antenna could
extend if radio off)
•
- ‘stick’ antenna on rear quarter panel
V240

- bumper antenna (TELE AID back-up)

- separate antenna mounted on or near roof
& may be combined with GPS antenna
S211

- antenna mounted under composite body panel

Note: Some antennas do not support all telephone frequencies

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 MY00 Antenna Application Matrix
Part Numbers and Mounting Locations
FJD 29-Oct-99 Rev. -
Tele Aid Antennas
Vehicle AM/FM/WB GPS GPS Splitter Phone
Primary Back-Up
129 820 16 75 129 820 19 75 129 820 21 75 129 820 16 75 129 820 16 75
R129
Pwr Ant. Mast ΠTrunk Lid n/a Bumper Pwr Ant. Mast Υ Pwr Ant. Mast Υ
163 827 00 01 Ž
•
Information subject to change

163 820 06 75
M163 163 820 06 75 •
Rear Glass Roof Top n/a n/a n/a Roof Top
202 820 22 75
R170
Fender Mast n/a n/a n/a n/a Bumper
210 820 13 75 210 820 13 75 202 820 22 75
W202
Rear Glass Roof Top • n/a Roof Top • Under Hat Shelf Bumper
129 820 19 75 210 820 24 89 202 820 22 75 202 820 22 75
A208
Fender Mast Œ Trunk Lid Left Rear Wheel Well Fender Mast Œ Bumper ‘ Bumper ‘
210 820 13 75 210 820 24 89 210 820 13 75 210 820 14 75 202 820 22 75
Right Rear
C208
Rear Glass Roof Top • Longitudinal Chassis Roof Top • Under Hat Shelf Bumper
Member
210 820 13 75 210 820 24 89 210 820 13 75 210 820 14 75 202 820 22 75
W210 C-Pillar Passenger
Rear Glass Roof Top • Roof Top • Under Hat Shelf Bumper
Compartment
210 820 13 75 210 820 24 89 210 820 13 75 202 820 22 75 202 820 22 75
S210 Left Rear C-Pillar Passenger
Roof Top • Roof Top • Bumper ‘ Bumper ‘
Side Glass Compartment
215 820 11 75 210 820 24 89 215 820 12 75 202 820 22 75 215 820 11 75
C215 Trunk Lid • Right Rear Quarter Trunk Lid Trunk Lid •
Rear Glass Bumper
(inside - left) Panel (inside-right) (inside - left)
220 820 17 89 220 820 13 75 210 820 24 89 220 820 13 75 210 820 18 75 210 820 18 75
V220 Right Rear Quarter
Rear Glass Shark Fin Shark Fin Bumper ‘ Bumper ‘
Panel
ΠIntegrated AM/FM/WB/800 Mhz Cellular Antenna
• Cellular mast antenna is shared. When telephone is installed RF switch Q 6 82 0430 is required.
Ž Cellular antenna only
• Integrated GPS and cellular antenna. Uses same vehicle coax ; signal is split at splitter 163 820 12 89 in radio compartment
• Integrated GPS and cellular antenna.
‘ When telephone is installed, bumper antenna is shared. RF switch Q 6 82 0430 is required. 46
 Antenna (RF) Switch
• Telephone & TELE AID antennas are shared

• RF switch is required when a telephone is

installed on vehicles equipped with TELE AID

• Switch will change input when signaled via

hardwire connection to TELE AID & phone

Note: RF switch is part of TELE AID system

and therefore constitutes as a safety
component. Use EXTREME care when
connecting this device to ensure that all
connections are secure.

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Recent & Future Changes
E911 Compliant Phones

Cradle Changes

New ‘Smart’ Cradle Phone System

(aka Universal Handy Interface (UHI)
or
Universal Portable CTEL Interface (UPCI))

V600 GSM Phone

V710 CDMA Phone

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 E911

Some days are better than others !!! 49

 E911
• In most countries an emergency phone number has been established for
the general public to call in the case of an emergency - 911 for USA

• 911 emergency phone number was first used in Alabama 1968

• Over the years the land based 911 service has been enhanced to give
the 911 operator the callers phone number and street address - this is
often referred to as E911

• Cellular phones are portable therefore registered address information

may not be the current location!

• FCC mandated that cellular carriers provide 911 operators with position
of cell phone making 911 call - in other words E911 compliant

• A two phase approach was proposed in 1996 and revised in 1999

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 E911
Phase I:

• Cellular carrier to provide 911 operators upon appropriate request with

telephone number of wireless caller and location of the antenna
receiving the call

Phase II:

• as above but more precise location information

- 1996 specifications
- within 100 meters (328 ft) for 67% of wireless 911 calls
- within 300 meters (984 ft) for 95% of wireless 911 calls

- 1999 specifications (this was amended due to technology advances)

- within 50 meters (164 ft) for 67% of wireless 911 calls
- within 150 meters (492 ft) for 95% of wireless 911 calls
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 E911
• Phase I was to be implemented by April 1998 and was not difficult to
accomplish as the receiving antenna was already known.

• Phase II is scheduled to be implemented in a four year rollout that begun

October 2001 and to be completed by December 31st 2005

• Phase II requirements have necessitated that phone equipment

incorporate a method to meet the requirements

• Method used to achieve phase II compliance for TDMA networks is

different than those used by CDMA networks

TDMA CDMA
• Signal strength to current and adjacent • GPS signals used for time information
cell sites is reported to the cellular are collected and reported to the
carrier cellular carrier
• Cellular carrier calculates exact • Cellular carrier calculates exact
position by triangulating the signals and position from the signals and
forwards the position to 911 operator forwards the position to 911 operator
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 E911 Locator Symbol on CDMA only
• 911 only
911 only Location On
- Inactive sending state
- Becomes active if 911
call is made
• Location On
- Active sending state
- Continuously sends
location to cellular carrier
• To change this setting:

è “Settings” è “Location”

then select either: - “Location On” or “911 only”

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 E911 Phones
• As of January 1st 2004, many carriers will not sign up new subscription
for phones that are not E911 compliant.

• Current V60i TDMA phone already E911 compliant

• V60i CDMA phone was replaced with either the V60x or V60s
(depending on carrier) V60i

• V60x CDMA basically same as V60i CDMA except:

- E911 compliant
- battery charging different (requires new cradle)
Note: This phone will fit existing V60i cradle but will not charge battery.
V60x
• V60s CDMA basically same as V60i CDMA except:
- E911 compliant
- speaker phone function (extra circuit board inside)
- overall thickness is greater (requires new cradle)
Note: Damage to connector if fitted into current V60i cradle. V60s
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 Cradle Changes
• New cradle supports V60i/s/x

• Custom release latch for

specific phone
- i / x latch
- s latch
V60s
• Incorrect latch / phone combination
could lead to no antenna connection
or damage to pin connectors

V60i/x
V60s V60i/x

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 V60s CDMA
• Can be mistaken for V60p

• PTT button (aftermarket phones)

Stub antenna
is used only for phonebook
menu activation

• Power button combined with

end call button

• Speaker button located on

top of phone

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 Smart Cradle Telephone System
• Expected to be launched with MY 2005 vehicles
(NOT Maybach)

• New phone system on MOST ring with a standard

mounting plate
• Standard mounting plate • is installed in designated
mounting position for model
• Phone cradle ƒ is then clipped into mounting plate •

• Currently 3 phone cradles are expected to be available

for USA to support the following MB phones:
- Motorola V60i/x TDMA / CDMA
- Motorola V600 GSM (June / July 2004)
- Motorola V710 CDMA (late 2004)

• Does not support privacy mode while docked

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 Smart Cradle

• Provides the physical connection to the mounting

plate

• Contains the necessary software to translate

Motorola (or other) cell phone language into a
standard language that phone interface control
module understands

• Incorporates software to enhance voice sound

quality

• Can be replaced to match future MB phones

allowing flexible, easier, cost effective upgrades
without having to replace other phone components

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 Smart Cradle Components
• Microphone array
connector plugged into
Smart Cradle Telephone Smart Cradle Telephone Interface
Interface harness if no
Voice Control System
(VCS) installed.

If VCS installed, microphone

Mounting plate
MOST 30 31 wake-up
array connector is plugged

Cradle
into VCS module harness
and voice input transferred
over MOST network. RF
VCS
Note: 30
If digital TELE AID is installed • Connector
31 Linear
as well, then additional hard wire compensator
connection for microphone input Digital
to TELE AID control module from TELE AID
VCS control module
(RF circuit will also be different Microphone
Antenna
array
depending on model).
Note: Refer to wiring diagram for specific vehicle 59
 V600 GSM (expected June 2004)
Product Specifications:
Form factor: Clamshell
Finish: Metal, chrome details
Information subject to change

Bands/Mode: GSM QB:850/900/1800/1900

Size: 71 - 73 cc
Weight: < 95 g
Dimensions: 45 x 87 x 21 - 22 mm
Antenna: External
Talk time: 375 Min.
Standby time: 285 Hrs.

Key Features:
• Sleek, compact design
• Metal housing with postponable options
• Large active color display (128x160. 64k TFT)
• External CLI display (96x32, Mono)
• Advanced messaging: Text, Graphics, sound
• Embedded Bluetooth
• Games (Embedded & Downloadable)
• PDA (PIM) functionality
• Downloadable themes, ringers, images
• 22 KHz Polyphonic speaker
• Accessory digital camera
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 V710 CDMA (expected 2 nd half of 2004)
Product Specifications:
Form factor: Clamshell
Finish: Sophisticated style
Information subject to change

Bands/Mode: CDMA 1xDB w/ AGPS

Size: > 80 cc
Weight: < 90 g
Dimensions: ~ 20 mm thick
Antenna: External
Talk time: > 150 Min.
Standby time: > 300 Hrs.

Key Features:
• Large active color display (176 x 220. 260k TFT)
• 4 line color CLI display (96 x 94, cirque technology)
• Integrated Camera
• Email personal / Corp. secure (incl VPN)
• Integrated Bluetooth with suite of accessories
• Personal entertainment, video clip player, games
• PDA (PIM) functionality & OTA synchronization
• Voice recognition, annotation and voice reply
• MFT speaker - 48 level MIDI / polyphonic
• Memory: 128Mb/32Mb
• Attachment viewer - TBD
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 Diagnostic Resources

SDS / DAS

EDAC Diagnostic Resources

DTB’s

Mercedes-Benz Connected Car Website

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 EDAC

Go to:
Netstar
è STAR TekInfo
è EDAC
è Diagnostic
Guide Model
211 Telematics

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Mercedes-Benz Connected Car Website

http://tcg.motorola.com/mb/

http://www.mbusaphones.com

Login: mbusa
Password: k2option

Note: must use lowercase letters

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 Appendix
AMPS - Advanced Mobile Phone Service.
CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access
CLI - Calling Line Identification (i.e. Caller ID)
CP - Communication Platform
dB - Decibel
DTMF - Dual Tone Multi Frequency.
ESN - Electronic Serial Number.
FCC - Federal Communications Commission
FM - Frequency Modulation
GPS - Global Positioning System
GSM - Global System for Mobile communication (formally the acronym for Group Special Mobile)
HFM - Hands-Free Module
MIN - Mobile Identification Number.
Unit phone number until Nov 2003; due to new FCC mandate in affect on Nov 24, 2003-
wireless providers will have to assign new number to MIN called Mobile Device Number
(MDN). MDN will act as the device phone#, the MDN will be used to register cell phone
on the network
NAMPS - Narrow Advanced Mobile Phone Service
PDA - Personnel Digital Assistant (also referred to as PIM – Personnel Information Manager)
RF - Radio Frequency
SID - System Identification Number
SIM - System Identification Module
SMS - Short Message Service (i.e. text messaging)
TDMA - Time Division Multiple Access
VCS - Voice control system
WAP - Wireless Application Protocol
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 CDMA vs. TDMA (circa 2001)
Overview

Phone Book (TDMA) Holds up to 99 names and numbers with up to 32 digits per entry

Phone Book (CDMA) Holds up to 99 names and 4 numbers for each name. In one location you can store home, mobile, work and fax numbers for a
single contact. Note that the display in the vehicle will only access the first number.

Data Capabilities

Data Cable Hook-Up* / ** (CDMA) You can hook up your computer to a compatible computer and send and receive faxes, e-mail and access the Internet.

Mini-Browser* (CDMA) With a subscription and wireless service, you can retrieve sports scores, weather and traffic reports, stock prices and more. You
can also Bookmark your favorite sites.

Short Message Service* (SMS) (TDMA) Send and receive short alpha-numeric text messages. Up to 15 messages, 80 characters in length.

Text Messaging (CDMA) Allows your phone to act like a pager for sending and receiving text messages.

True Sync (CDMA) Software that allows the exchange of information between your phone and a compatible computer. Contact names and numbers
are an example of the kind of information that can be exchanged.

Indicators/Alerts
Message Banner (CDMA) You can create your own message banner for the phone to displaywhen it is idle.

Message Waiting Indicator (TDMA) The Short Messaging Service (SMS) Message Waiting Indicator is displayed when the phone receives a message. You can set
the phone to use a VibraCall alert, an audible beep or no alert.

Message Waiting Indicator (CDMA) If your phone is on and you receive a voice mail, MiniBrowser alert or an alpha-numeric message, your phone will beep or vibrate
three times and you will see a Message Icon displayed. You can also set the phone to use one beep or no alert.

Real Time Clock (CDMA) The clock is always displayed and is continuously updated with the local time wherever you are.

Memory Features
Last Number Recall (TDMA) This option can be used to redial any of the last 30 phone numbers you have called.

Last Number Recall (CDMA) This option can be used to redial any of the last 10 phone numbers you have called.

Review Dialed Calls (TDMA) When looking at the option called "Dialed Calls", the number of calls you've dialed shows up in the display. You can see up to the
last 20 calls you've dialed.

Recent Call Menu's (TDMA) Allows you to review previous calls that you have received or dialed. The phone can store the telephone numbers and names of
the last 30 incoming calls. If you subscribe to call waiting and receive a call while another call is in progress, you hear a call alert
beep.
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V60 CDMA FEATURES V60 TDMA FEATURES
Dual display: internal 96x64 pixel; external 96x16 pixel Dual display: Internal 96x64 pixel; external 96x16 pixel
WAP 1.1/ PDC 4.1 microbrowser3 WAP 1.1/PDC 4.1 microbrowser3
Voice activation Voice activation
Voice Note voice recorder2 Voice Note voice recorder2
iTAP™ software for predictive text entry iTAP™ software for predictive text entry
VibraCall® alert VibraCall® alert
Integrated headset jack Integrated headset jack
Improved user navigation Improved user navigation
Anodized aluminum housing Anodized aluminum housing
Date book and phone book with TrueSync® support4 Date book, message center and phone book with TrueSync®
USB support capability4
RS-232/USB, IS -136 Compliance
32 unique ringer and VibraCall® alerts and 32 composable ringer
alerts
SPECIFICATIONS (with standard battery*) SPECIFICATIONS (with standard battery*)
Bands: CDMA 800/1900 AMPS 800 MHz Bands: TDMA 800/1900 MHz AMPS 800 MHz
Size: 73 cc Size: 83 cc
Weight: 109 g Weight: 121 g
Dimensions (mm): 86.8 x 45 x 24.2 Dimensions (mm): 86.8 x 45 x 24.2
Digital Talk Time1: up to 150 minutes Digital Talk Time1: up to 240 minutes
Digital Standby Time1: up to 6 days Digital Standby Time1: 6-8 days

*500 mAh LiIon battery *800 mAh LiIon battery

1 All talk and standby times are approximate and depend on 1 All talk and standby times are approximate and depend on
network configuration, signal strength, and features network configuration, signal strength, and features selected.
selected. Talk times and standby times will be lower when in Talk times and standby times will be lower when in analog mode.
analog mode. 2 Use of this function may be subject to varying State and
2 Use of this function may be subject to varying State and Federal laws regarding privacy and recording of phone
Federal laws regarding privacy and recording of phone conversations.
conversations. 3 Network and subscription dependent feature. Not available in
3 Network and subscription dependent feature. Not available all areas.
in all areas. 4 Designed to synchronize with basic features of the initial
4 Designed to synchronize with basic features of the initial release of many popular Personal Information Management
release of many popular Personal Information Management (PIM) software and hardware products
(PIM) software and hardware products. 67