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Component description for ME-SFI (ME) control unit - GF07.61-P-6000MRC

ENGINE 274.9 in MODEL 212 with CODE 924 (Bivalent natural gas drive) 

Phantom view 

Fig 1: ME-SFI (ME) Control Unit - Phantom View
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Location 

The ME-SFI [ME] control unit is located on the left on engine.

Task 

The ME-SFI control unit fulfills the following tasks:

The ME-SFI [ME] control unit also acts as the interface (gateway) between the connected CAN bus systems.

Controlling the basic engine functions 

Reading in of sensors and signals 

Input factors are read in by means of the following connections:

Evaluation of input factors 

The input factors that have been read in are evaluated by the integral microprocessor, and the relevant components are actuated.

Output of signals and actuation of components 

Initial parameter are output over the following connections:

IMPORTANT The front SAM control unit with fuse and relay module (N10/1) is the central interface (Gateway) for exchange of function-relevant data for control units which are connected to the various Control Area Network (CAN) bus systems.

Input factors and initial parameters for the following components are read in or output over direct lines by the ME-SFI [ME] control unit and are needed by the engine timing:

Input factors over the direct line Initial parameters over the direct line Supplemental information
Circuit 15 - -
Circuit 30 (fused) - -
Circuit 31 - -
Circuit 87 M4 - -
Rear knock sensor (A161) - -
Front knock sensor (A16/4) - -
Fuel pressure and temperature sensor (B4/25) - -
Intake camshaft Hall sensor (B6/15) - -
Exhaust camshaft Hall sensor (B6/16) - -
Coolant temperature sensor (B11/4) - -
Charge air temperature sensor upstream of throttle valve (B17/7) - -
Charge air temperature sensor downstream of throttle valve (B17/9) - -
Pressure sensor downstream of air filter (B28/5) - -
Pressure sensor upstream of throttle valve (B28/6) - -
Pressure sensor downstream of throttle valve (B28/7) - -
Accelerator pedal sensor (B37) - -
Brake vacuum sensor (B64/1) - -
Crankshaft Hall sensor (B70) (with rotational direction recognition) - -
Transmission neutral position sensor (B79/2) - with manual transmission
Oxygen sensor element downstream of catalytic converter (G3/1b1) - -
- Oxygen sensor heater downstream of catalytic converter (G3/1r1) -
Oxygen sensor element upstream of catalytic converter (G3/2b1) - -
- Oxygen sensor heater upstream of catalytic converter (G3/2r1) -
Combustion engine fan motor and air conditioning with integrated control (M4/7) Combustion engine fan motor and air conditioning with integrated control (M4/7) -
- Actuator motor (M16/6m1), throttle valve -
Actual value potentiometer 1 (M16/6r1), throttle valve - -
Actual value potentiometer 2 (M16/6r2), throttle valve - -
Supplemental restraint system control unit (N2/10) - -
Circuit 15 relay (N10/1kJ) - -
- Circuit 50 starter relay (N10/1kM) -
- Engine circuit 87 relay (N10/1kN) -
- Fuel system control unit (N118) -
- CNG control unit (N118/2) -
- wide open throttle operation vent line heater element (R39/2) -
- Coolant thermostat heating element (R48) -
Oil level check switch (S43) - -
- Cylinder 1 ignition coil (T1/1) -
- Cylinder 2 ignition coil (T1/2) -
- Cylinder 3 ignition coil (T1/3) -
- Cylinder 4 ignition coil (T1/4) -
- Boost pressure control pressure transducer (Y31/5) -
- Intake camshaft solenoid (Y49/1) -
- Exhaust camshaft solenoid (Y49/2) -
- Purging switchover valve (Y58/1) -
- Partial load operation crankcase ventilation system valve (Y58/2) -
- Cylinder 1 fuel injector (Y76/1) -
- Cylinder 2 fuel injector (Y76/2) -
- Cylinder 3 fuel injector (Y76/3) -
- Cylinder 4 fuel injector (Y76/4) -
- Radiator shutters actuator (Y84)  
- Quantity control valve (Y94) -
- Deceleration air switchover valve (Y101) -
- Gas injection valve gas for cylinder 1 (Y106/1) Actuation over CNG control unit (N118/2)
- Gas injection valve gas for cylinder 2 (Y106/2) Actuation over CNG control unit (N118/2)
- Gas injection valve gas for cylinder 3 (Y106/3) Actuation over CNG control unit (N118/2)
- Gas injection valve gas for cylinder 4 (Y106/4) Actuation over CNG control unit (N118/2)
- Engine oil pump valve (Y130) -
- Coolant pump switchover valve (Y133) -

Input factors and initial parameters for the following components and control units are transmitted or received over the LIN or CAN by the ME-SFI [ME] control unit and are required by the engine timing:

Input factors via the drive train LIN (LIN C1) Initial parameters via the drive train LIN (LIN C1) Supplemental information
Alternator (G2) Alternator (G2) -
Input factors via drive train CAN (CAN C) Initial parameters via drive train CAN (CAN C) Supplemental information
Fully integrated transmission control unit (Y3/8n4) Fully integrated transmission control unit (Y3/8n4) -
Fuel system control unit (N118) Fuel system control unit (N118) -
Input factors via
Chassis CAN 1 (CAN E1)
Output factors via
Chassis CAN 1 (CAN E1)
Supplemental information
Instrument cluster (A1) Instrument cluster (A1) Via chassis CAN 2 (CAN E2) and front SAM control unit with fuse and relay module (N10/1)
Supplemental restraint system control unit (N2/10) -  
Rear SAM control unit with fuse and relay module (N10/2) - Via interior CAN (CAN B) and front SAM control unit with fuse and relay module (N10/1)
Automatic air conditioning control and operating unit (N22/7) - Via interior CAN (CAN B) and front SAM control unit with fuse and relay module (N10/1)
Electronic Stability Program control unit (N30/4) (except code (233) DISTRONIC PLUS) or Electronic Stability Program Premium control unit (N30/7) (for code (233) DISTRONIC PLUS) - -
Radar sensors control unit (N62/1) (with code (23P) Driving assistance package) - Via chassis FlexRay (Flex E) and chassis gateway control unit (N93/7)
Left front door control unit (N69/1) - Via interior CAN (CAN B) and front SAM control unit with fuse and relay module (N10/1)
Upper control panel control unit (N72/1) - Via instrument panel LIN (LIN 1) and front SAM control unit with fuse and relay module (N10/1)
Electronic ignition lock control unit (N73) Electronic ignition lock control unit (N73) -
Steering column tube module control unit (N80) - -
Diagnostic connector (X11/4) - Via diagnostic CAN (CAN D) and front SAM control unit with fuse and relay module (N10/1)
Input factors via drive train sensor CAN (CAN I) Initial parameters via drive train sensor CAN (CAN I) Supplemental information
CNG control unit (N118/2) CNG control unit (N118/2)  

Body 

The housing of the ME-SFI [ME] control unit is made out of die-cast aluminum and the cover is made out of corrosion-proof sheet steel. The ME-SFI [ME] control unit is protected against water and dust. The housing contains the 32-bit measuring and control electronics for the engine timing.

Voltage supply 

The ME-SFI [ME] control unit is "circuit 30 fused" and also supplied with a voltage for ignition ON by "circuit 87 M4".

In the operating voltage range it has both short-circuit protection and reversed polarity protection.

Power is supplied through several pins connected in parallel to relieve the electrical connections.

Ground connection 

The "circuit 31" ground connection is made via several ground lines to the left major assembly compartment electronics ground point (W16/5).

IMPORTANT

Information for partial function "no-load current shutoff" is documented in the function description "Engine OFF energy management function".

Variants 

The engine timing variants (e.g. national and exhaust variants) are activated with Xentry Diagnostics using the variant coding function.

Replacement of the ME-SFI [ME] control unit is not necessary.

Designation Unit Values Tolerance range Remarks
ME-SFI [ME] control unit (N3/10)         
Voltage supply V 12.0    
Reverse polarity protection       Yes
Additional specific parameters       No
Flash capability/coding capability       Yes/yes
Special features       No
Rear knock sensor (A16/1) 
front knock sensor (A16/4) 
       
Model       Capacitive sensor (piezo crystal)
Capacitance pF 1050 ±250  
Resistor >10    
Fuel pressure and temperature sensor (B4/25)         
Model       Combined pressure and temperature sensor
Supply voltage V 5.0 ±5%  
Power consumption mA 12   Maximum
mA 15
Pressure measuring range MPa 0 - 28    
Operating pressure MPa 34   Maximum
Bursting pressure MPa 260    
Temperature measurement range °C -40 - 140    
Resistor 10   at 25°C
Special features       4-pin connector
Intake camshaft Hall sensor (B6/15), 
Exhaust camshaft Hall sensor (B6/16) 
       
Model       Hall sensor
Supply voltage V 4.7 - 18    
Maximum power consumption mA <20    
Distance to sensor mm 0.2 - 1.8    
Coolant temperature sensor (B11/4)         
Type       NTC resistor Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC thermistor)
Signal plausibility V 0.1 - 4.9    
Series resistor Ω 1470 ±1%  
Resistance at: 20°C Ω 3117    
40°C Ω 1338
60°C Ω 631
80°C Ω 322
100°C Ω 175
120°C Ω 101
Special features       Arbitrary polarity
Charge air temperature sensor upstream of throttle valve (B17/7), 
Charge air temperature sensor downstream of throttle valve (B17/9) 
       
Model       NTC resistor
Supply voltage V 5.0    
Special features       Arbitrary polarity
Pressure sensor downstream of air filter (B28/5)         
Model       Pressure sensor
Supply voltage V 5.0    
Pressure sensor upstream of throttle valve (B28/6)         
Type       Pressure sensor
Supply voltage V 5.0    
Pressure sensor downstream of throttle valve (B28/7)         
Model       Pressure sensor
Supply voltage V 5.0    
Accelerator pedal sensor (B37)         
Type       2 Hall sensors
Supply voltage V 5.0 ±0.3 V  
Power consumption mA 9   Typical
mA 12 Maximum
Special features       Direct contacting over 6-terminal. AMP plug
Crankshaft Hall sensor (B70)         
Model       Hall sensor
Supply voltage V 5.0    
Special features       Depending in the direction of rotation
Alternator (G2)         
Model       A/C alternator with integral rectification
Interface transfer rate: Maximum kbit/s 19.2   Communication with the ME-SFI [ME] control unit via the LIN bus
Special features       Self-diagnosis
Oxygen sensor downstream of catalytic converter (G3/1) consisting of: 
Oxygen sensor element downstream of catalytic converter (G3/1b1), 
Oxygen sensor heater downstream of catalytic converter (G3/1r1) 
       
Model       Narrow band oxygen sensor (LSF 4.71)
Supply voltage V 12   Terminal 87 M2
Medium heating current mA 400   During idle
Internal resistance Ω 200 - 250    
Pump current μA 20 - 25   Center value
μA 800 Maximum value
Pump cycle duration ms 400    
Sensor voltage for: T = 350°C λ = 0.97 mV >800   Dependent on exhaust
T = 350°C λ = 1.03 mV 100 - 200 temperature (T)
Sensor voltage for: T = 850°C λ = 0.97 mV >680   Dependent on exhaust
T = 850°C λ = 1.03 mV 40 - 100 temperature (T)
Special features       Potential-free insulated sensor with 4-way connector
Oxygen sensor upstream of catalytic converter (G3/2) consisting of: 
Oxygen sensor element upstream of catalytic converter (G3/2b1), 
Oxygen sensor heater upstream of catalytic converter (G3/2r1) 
       
Model       Wideband oxygen sensor (LSU 4.9)
Supply voltage V 12   Terminal 87 M2
Medium heating current mA 400   During idle
Internal resistance Ω 100    
Pump current μA 20 - 25   Center value
μA 800 Maximum value
Pump cycle duration ms 400    
Nernst voltage mV 450    
Special features       Potential-free insulated sensor with 6-way connector
Combustion engine fan motor and air conditioning with integrated control (M4/7)         
Model       Electric suction fan
Supply voltage V 12   Circuit 87 M2 and circuit 30
Frequency Hz 10   Pulse width modulated signal (PWM signal)
Actuation % 10 - 90   PWM signal
Specified speed of the fan       Via a PWM signal from the ME-SFI [ME] control unit
Throttle valve actuator (M16/6) consisting of: 
Actuator motor (M16/6m1) 
Actual value potentiometer 1 (M16/6r1) 
Actual value potentiometer 2 (M16/6r2) 
       
Model       Actuator motor with a contact-less angular sensor
Supply voltage of the actuator motor V 12.0    
Actuator motor power consumption A 1.5 - 9.5    
Special features       Reverse motion actual value potentiometer
Wide open throttle operation vent line heater element (R39/2)         
Model       Heating element
Rated voltage V 12   Terminal 87 M2
Series resistor Ω 10   at 25°C
Coolant thermostat heating element (R48)         
Model       Heating element
Supply voltage V 12   Terminal 87 M2
Operating current A <1.9    
Resistor Ω 9.5 ±1 Ω at 25°C
Frequency Hz 141    
Oil level check switch (S43)         
Model       Reed contact (normally closed contact)
Resistor Ω   Oil level OK
Ω 0 Minimum oil level not reached
Special features       2-pin micro-Quadlok connector
Ignition coils for cylinder 1 - 4 (T1/1 - T1/4)         
Model       Single-spark ignition coil
Supply voltage V 12    
Secondary voltage V 35.000    
Primary current A 21   Charging current
Primary resistance Ω 0.064    
Secondary resistance Ω 2.25    
Primary inductivity μH 289    
Secondary inductivity H 5.84    
Special features       Capacitive pick up for diagnosis
Intake camshaft solenoid (Y49/1), 
Exhaust camshaft solenoid (Y49/2) 
       
Model       Magnet
Supply voltage V 12   Terminal 87 M3
Operating voltage V 10 - 16    
Maximum power consumption A <3.0    
Coil resistance Ω 7.6 ±10%  
Frequency Hz 150   PWM signal
Actuation % 5 - 95   PWM signal
Ambient temperatures °C -40 - 155    
Purging switchover valve (Y58/1)         
Model       Solenoid valve
Supply voltage V 12   Terminal 87 M2
Operating voltage V 9 - 16    
Frequency Hz 200   PWM signal
Coil resistance Ω 14.2    
Partial-load range crankcase ventilation system valve (Y58/2)         
Model       Solenoid valve
Supply voltage V 12    
Operating voltage V 10 - 16    
Coil resistance Ω 32 ±1.6  
Maximum flow l/min 30    
Working area bar -0.9 - 2    
Fuel injectors for cylinder 1 to 4 (Y76/1 - Y76/4)         
Model       Piezo injectors
Resistor 220 ±10 kΩ  
Special features       2-pin connector:
Pin 1 (high side), Pin 2 (low side)
Boost pressure control pressure transducer (Y31/5)         
Type       Solenoid valve
Supply voltage V 12   Terminal 87 M2
Duty cycle % 100    
Duty cycle % 5 - 95   For 10 V
Operating frequency Hz 300   PWM signal
Coil resistance Ω 10.5 ±0.7  
Air consumption l/h <35    
Radiator shutters actuator (Y84)         
Model       Electrical switchover valve
Supply voltage V 12   Terminal 87 M2
Quantity control valve (Y94)         
Type        
Power consumption A approx. 14   Maximum at 20°C
Effective current A < 5   Maximum at 20°C
Coil resistance Ω 0.49 ±5% at 20°C
Frequency kHz 4   PWM signal
Actuation % 10 - 90   PWM signal
Deceleration air switchover valve (Y101)         
Model       Solenoid valve
Supply voltage V 12   Terminal 87 M2
Operating voltage V 10 - 16    
Maximum power consumption A 2.36 ±0.06 A  
Total resistance Ω 8.9 ±0.25 Ω at 25°C
Engine oil pump valve (Y130)         
Model       Solenoid valve
Supply voltage V 12   Terminal 87 M2
Frequency Hz 200   PWM signal
Coolant pump switchover valve (Y133)         
Model       Solenoid valve
Supply voltage V 12   Terminal 87 M2
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