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Component description for the radio - GF82.60-P-3122CEA

MODEL 204.0/2 as of model year 2012 with CODE 510 (Audio 20 with CD changer) without CODE 523 (MB Audio 20 radio) 

MODEL 204.0/2 as of model year 2012 with CODE 523 (MB Audio 20 radio) without CODE 510 (Audio 20 with CD changer) 

MODEL 204.3 with CODE 510 (Audio 20 with CD changer) 

MODEL 204.3 with CODE 523 (MB Audio 20 radio) 

MODEL 204.9 as of model year 2013 with CODE 510 (Audio 20 with CD changer) without CODE 523 (MB Audio 20 radio) 

MODEL 204.9 as of model year 2013 with CODE 523 (MB Audio 20 radio) without CODE 510 (Audio 20 with CD changer) 

Location 

The radio is located in the center console.

Shown on model 204.3 except code (508) Navigation box pre-installation or code (509) Navigation box 

Fig 1: Identifying Radio Component - Shown On Model 204.3
G10084723Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Task 

Central control and display device for entertainment and communications systems integrated into vehicle 

The radio provides the user with a structured and uniform interface, which is displayed on the Audio/COMAND display.

Reading in the controls and input signals 

The input factors are read in via the following connections:

Media Oriented System Transport (MOST) (with code (510) Audio 20 with CD changer or with code (523) MB Audio 20 radio and code (494) USA version) 

IMPORTANT With navigation activated with the "NAVI" button (with code (509) Navigation box), the interface is generated in the navigation module (A2/30), not in the radio. The function and menu guidance are provided by the manufacturer and are not specific for Mercedes-Benz.

The radio receives control and audio signals from the following control units:

CAN 

The radio is a subscriber of the interior CAN (CAN B) and the telematics CAN (CAN A).

Direct lines 

The radio receives signals via the following direct connections:

Evaluation of input factors 

The input values are processed in the radio.

Activation of output media and system components 

The following direct output signals are possible:

A structured and uniform interface is provided for the following system components:

Body 

IMPORTANT On vehicles except code (508) Navigation box pre-installation or code (509) Navigation box the "NAVI" button on the left keypad has been replaced by the "Tone" button (music symbols).

Shown with code (510) Audio 20 including CD changer and code (508) Navigation box pre-installation or code (509) Navigation box 

Fig 2: Identifying Radio Body Component
G10084724Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Function 

The button signals for the operating panels on the radio are read in and made available to the integrated central computer. Button actuation is processed further in the central computer. If the "ON" button on the radio is pressed, the radio switches on. The volume for the audio sources is regulated on the "ON" button by turning. Pressing the function keys in the left button panel enables the user to switch to the desired system components.

CD drive or CD changer with integrated CD drive 

The integrated CD drive can be used to play audio CDs (including in MP3 format).

Technical data
Designation
Unit Values Tolerance range Remarks
Radio         
Voltage supply V 12   Battery voltage UB
Voltage limits V 9   Minimum UBmin
  V 16   Maximum UBmax
Power consumption A 15   Rated power consumption IBmax
  A 5   Rated power consumption IModel
  A approx. 4.5   Action speaker IAction
  A approx. 0.1   Action cradle ON/OFF IAction
  μA 180   No-load current I0
Reverse polarity protection       Yes
Additional specific parameters       None
Special features       The radio is protected with a 10 A fuse in the MQS-40 connector at the rear panel.
Flash capability/coding capability       Yes/yes
USB electrical connector         
Type       Connector
Power consumption mA 500    
Wiring diagram for radio (RD) control unit A2 PE82.60-P-2101-97FAB