Overall Description

Overall Description

OUTLINE
The In-Vehicle Multiplexing System, IVMS (LAN system), consists of a BCM (Body Control Module) and four LCUs (Local Control Units). Some switches and electrical loads are connected to each LCU. Some electrical systems are directly connected to the BCM. Control of each LCU, (which is provided by a switch and electrical load), is accomplished by the BCM, via multiplex data lines (A-1, A-2 or A-3) connected between them.

BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE)
The BCM, which is a master unit of the IVMS (LAN), consists of microprocessor, memory and communication LSI sections and has communication and control functions. It receives data signals from the LCUs and sends electrical load data signals to them.

LCU (LOCAL CONTROL UNIT)
The LCUs, which are slave units of the BCM, have only a communication function and consist of communication LSI and input-output interface circuits. They receive data signals from the BCM, control the ON/OFF operations of electrical loads and the sleep operation, as well as send switch signals to the BCM.

CONTROLLED SYSTEMS
The IVMS controls several body-electrical systems. The systems included in the IVMS are as follows:
- Power window system
- Power door lock system
- Remote keyless entry system
- Vehicle security (Theft warning) system
- Reverse interlock door mirror system
- Interior room lamp (Refer to "INTERIOR ROOM LAMP" )
- Step lamp (Refer to "STEP LAMP")
- Illumination (Refer to "ILLUMINATION")
- Automatic drive positioner
- Auto light (Refer to "HEADLAMP (FOR USA)" )
- Door warning lamp (Refer to "WARNING LAMPS" )
- Ignition key warning (Refer to "WARNING CHIME" )
- Light warning (Refer to "WARNING CHIME" )
- Seat belt warning (Refer to "WARNING CHIME" )
- Front wiper and washer system
- Rear window defogger timer
- Trouble diagnosis system
- with CONSULT-II
- ON BOARD

Also, IVMS has the "sleep/wake-up control" function. IVMS puts itself (the whole IVMS system) to sleep under certain conditions to prevent unnecessary power consumption. Then, when a certain input is detected, the system wakes itself up. For more detailed information, refer to "Sleep/Wake-up Control".