XTRONIC CONTROL UNIT - XCU
SIMPLY. CONNECTED.
All USPs of the XCU at a glance.
A CENTRAL CONTROL SYSTEM
The XCU (XTRONIC CONTROL UNIT) is the central control system in the vehicle for gathering and standardizing all relevant vehicle and system data.
The resulting digital twin of the vehicle mirrors all the data in the cloud. Data can be analyzed, processed, and fed back into the vehicle along this value-added chain.
This means that ongoing processes can be continuously optimized. Accompanying services increase efficiency and effectiveness and thus create added value at each level.
CUSTOMER-SPECIFIC CONFIGURABILITY
The XCU interlinks, records and controls all the data from the analog and digital components and systems behind the B-pillar.
This enables the intelligent and safe interlinking of a large range of safety, monitoring and comfort functions in commercial vehicles but also for (semi-) autonomous robo-taxis.
A smart and sophisticated configuration concept allows customer-specific adaptations.
FULL INTERLINKING ACROSS SYSTEMS
Connectivity solutions must overcome limits and link horizons to enable future-proof mobility concepts.
The XCU provides full digitalization and interlinking. All the components in the vehicle are connected by near-field and far-field technology and via the cloud.
This means that all the functions can be controlled and monitored from any location. Cloud-based assistance systems can be added to provide further connectivity solutions.
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Above: XCU Showcar with Smart Device operation via Bluetooth
Below: Video XCU-Showcar
Interior XCU-Showcar
XTRONIC REFERENCES REGARDING CONNECTIVITY
Mercedes Benz Advanced Control (MBAC)
The MBAC system in the new Sprinter (Source: Mercedes-Benz Vans)
Explained: Mercedes MBAC Smart Home Control (Source: camping reports; german only)
CUSTOMER
Daimler AG
PROJECT
Based on the XCU, we have developed the innovative MBAC connectivity module for Daimler AG.
For the V-Class Marco Polo models and the camping version of the Sprinter, the system enables connectivity and control of numerous comfort components in the living area as well as a comprehensive warning and message concept.
The system can be operated via the touchpad in the vehicle or in the near field via a Bluetooth-based smartphone app.
TASKS
- Requirements management and drafting of specifications
- Hardware design and architecture
- Software architecture
- Draft of circuit diagram in ORCARD
- Layout and set up of sample boards
- Software development including app solution for all mobile terminals (iOS and Android)
- Qualification of overall system
- Set up of demonstrators
- Supervision of the project up to the final product
- Preparation for series production
CHALLENGES
Up to now, electrical and electronic components in motorhomes could often only be controlled via individual, analog switches or classic LED/LCD control panels. The MBAC system should go one step further and additionally link classic devices and sensors with smart home functions and realize an innovative operating concept via the integrated touchpad and a Bluetooth based smartphone app.
SOLUTIONS
Thanks to the flexible and modular structure of this connectivity solution, we were able to implement the complex integration of all components very quickly.
MBAC offers the following features:
- Checking the levels of the water tanks (grey water/fresh water)
- Checking the state of charge of the additional battery
- Control and regulation of the temperature in the cool box
- Control and regulation, as well as time control of the hot air auxiliary heating
- Control of the electrically extendable pop-up roof
- Controlling the electric sunroof
- Controlling the sound system
- Control of the interior lighting, including ambient light
- Control of the extensive warning and message
and much more ...
XTRONIC is also series supplier (TIER1) of the MBAC system for Daimler AG.
FURTHER REFERENCES REGARDING CONNECTIVITY
Carthago
- Development of control units, vehicle integration and app development connectivity
Dethleffs
- Development of control units, vehicle integration and app development connectivity
Hymer
- Development of control units, vehicle integration and app development connectivity
Züblin
- SW & HW development, integration, app development for pedelec rental station Z-box