Car Phone Professional E60

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Introduction
The new fixed-installation telephone system based on the GSM standard (Global Standard for Mobile communications) is installed in the E60. Everest, a platform that is standardized and used globally, has been created for the fixed-installation telephone system. The Everest platform can be used for all fixed-installation telephones with a MOST or K-bus interface.

On the E60, the Everest platform with MOST interface (Media Oriented System Transport) is installed.
The Everest platform is a control unit that can be configured for various national versions and for different requirements.
The control unit is designated as a TCU (Telematic Control Unit).
The on-board supply voltage is fed from terminal 30g, which is activated by the Car Access System (CAS). [system overview ...]
New features: The European version of the Everest platform includes the following new features:
- Transmitter and receiver for GSM dual band 900/1800 MHz
- GPS receiver (Global Positioning System)
- Standardized platform for the following functions
- Telephone
- Telematics (emergency call, breakdown call, TeleService)
- Short Message Service (SMS) text messaging
- Bluetooth module for communications with a bluetooth handset
- Bluetooth handset for communications with the TCU (Telematic Control Unit)
- Secure privacy mode via bluetooth handset using bluetooth connection
- Calling in hands-free mode (via microphone and loudspeaker)
- Operation of telephone functions using voice commands
The TCU (Telematic Control Unit) is equipped with a bluetooth interface that is connected to a bluetooth antenna.
The TCU and the bluetooth handset communicate with each other via their bluetooth interfaces and bluetooth antennas.
To communicate with each other, the TCU and the bluetooth handset must be paired once.
The pairing of the bluetooth handset to the TCU and the communications between the bluetooth handset and the TCU is completed using bluetooth technology and the bluetooth radio standard.
If option 638 "Car phone Professional" in installed in the basic variant of the E60, then only the telephone functions can be used.
Option 638 "Car phone Professional" is only available in European version vehicles.
With option 638 "Car phone Professional", it is possible to make a phone call in hands-free mode while you are driving.
The radio connection between the TCU (Telematic Control Unit) and the bluetooth handset is automatically set up by the TCU within the bluetooth reception area. Because the radio connection is set up automatically, there is no need for any manual inputs on the
- Handset,

- Central Information Display (CID)
or
- Controller (CON)
Brief description of components
The fixed installation telephone consists of the following components:

- Telematic Control Unit (TCU)
The TCU (Telematic Control Unit) is the transceiver for the fixed-installation Professional telephone. The TCU is configured for GSM dual band and for frequencies 900/1800 MHz. The TCU is connected to the MOST bus and thus to the vehicle's overall bus system.

- Eject box with SIM card holder
The eject box in the storage compartment in the center console serves as a holder for the bluetooth handset in the vehicle. A SIM card holder (Subscriber Identity Module) and a SIM card reader are also integrated on the eject box.
- Bluetooth handset
The bluetooth handset is the mobile control unit for the telephone within the bluetooth reception area (approx. 10 meters).
- Hands-free microphones
2 hands-free microphones are installed on the E60. The hands-free microphones are connected to the TCU (Telematic Control Unit). The bluetooth handset does not have to be operated in hands-free mode.
Using the telephone with the handset is against the law in many countries.
- Hands-free microphone for hands-free facility
In hands-free mode, the hands-free microphone will transfer your voice to the TCU (Telematic Control Unit) when you make a telephone call.
- Hands-free microphone for voice commands
The microphone for voice commands is used for entering instructions to execute telephone functions in the TCU (Telematic Control Unit).
- GSM antenna
The GSM antenna (external mobile radio antenna) is the transmit/receive antenna on the TCU for communication with a mobile phone network. The GSM antenna is fitted to the rear edge of the roof.
- GSM emergency antenna
An emergency call can be transmitted through the GSM emergency antenna if the external GSM antenna is not functioning, for example because of an accident. The GSM emergency antenna is installed on the rear window shelf inside the vehicle.
- Bluetooth antenna
The bluetooth antenna is the transmit/receive antenna on the TCU for communication with the paired bluetooth handset. The bluetooth antenna is installed inside the vehicle.
The overall function includes:
- Central Information Display (CID)
The CID (Central Information Display) shows the menus for the following functions:
- Communication
- Navigation
- Entertainment
- Climate
- Controller (CON)
The Controller is used to call up the menus shown on the CID (Central Information Display). Press the Controller to start the function of the menu selected.
- To call up start menu i, press the MENU button next to the Controller.
- Multi-audio system controller (M-ASK)
Commands received via the MOST are implemented by the M-ASK (multi-audio system controller), for example the
- assignment of channels and
- output of audio signals to the loudspeakers.
- Multi-function steering wheel (MFL)
The multi-function steering wheel has buttons for controlling the telephone functions. A call is received or ended by pressing the transmit/receive button. When a call is accepted using the transmit/receive button, the TCU switches to hands-free mode.
- Emergency loudspeaker
The emergency loudspeaker is only installed in conjunction with option 605 "Basic fittings for telematics".
The emergency loudspeaker is located in the driver's footwell.
In the event of a failure of the MOST bus, voice output via the loudspeakers connected to the M-ASK is no longer possible.
To ensure that information from the emergency call center can still be output if an emergency call is triggered after a failure of the MOST bus, the emergency loudspeaker is connected directly to the TCU.
- Emergency call button
An emergency call can be triggered manually with the emergency call button. The emergency call button is connected directly to the TCU (Telematic Control Unit). The emergency call button is located in the front headlining.

System functions
The system functions for making a phone call with the TCU (Telematic Control Unit) and the paired bluetooth handset are based on wireless data transmission with bluetooth technology.

Important. Please comply with local legal authorization for bluetooth technology.
Bluetooth technology is not approved for use in all countries If approval has not been issued, the bluetooth connection between the bluetooth handset and the TCU (Telematic Control Unit) must be temporarily separated.

Principal functions of the Telematic Control Unit (TCU) for telephone
The basic version of the TCU (Telematic Control Unit) allows the following principal functions:
- Make call in hands-free mode
- Privacy mode (speaking and listening via bluetooth handset)
- Short Message Service (SMS) text messaging
- Voice recognition
- Phone number memory (see table below)
- Hands-free mode
In many countries it is against the law for the driver to use the handset while he is driving. It is however permissible for the driver to make a call using hands-free mode.

When a call is accepted using the transmit/receive button on the multi-function steering wheel (MFL), the telephone switches to hands-free mode. The call is then conducted with full duplex transmission (simultaneous speaking and hearing) via the hands-free microphone and the loudspeakers in the vehicle.



Privacy mode
In privacy mode, the call is conducted using the bluetooth handset. It is more difficult for other people to hear the conversation when the bluetooth handset is used.
Only passengers are permitted to make calls using the bluetooth handset during a journey.
- Short Message Service (SMS) text messaging
An incoming SMS text message is displayed in the display of the bluetooth handset and in the CID (Central Information Display).
However, an SMS text message can only be written and sent from the bluetooth handset.
- Voice recognition system (SVS)
A voice recognition system (SVS) integrated in the TCU (Telematic Control Unit) allows various telephone functions to be operated with voice commands.
Telecommunications services without navigation
With option 638 "Car phone Professional", only the telephone functions can be executed with the basic version.
With the combination option 638 "Car phone Professional" and option 607 "TeleService", both the telephone and the TeleService functions are available.
The telecommunications services without navigation are shown in the upper part of the table.
Telecommunications services with navigation
The range of functions offered by the basic version of option 638 "Car phone Professional" with option 607 "TeleService" can be extended by combination with the following options:
- Option 605 "Basic fittings for telematics"
- Option 612 "BMW Assist"
- Option 613 "Internet-based services"
- Option 616 "Online platform"
The telecommunications services with navigation are shown in the lower part of the table.
All items of special equipment with telematics functions (Telecommunication and informatics) are dependent on the country concerned. Full use can only be made of telematics functions if the necessary conditions are satisfied (e.g. a service provider is available who is able to accept and forward incoming calls around the clock).







Emergency call functions

Note: Transmitting an emergency call without
a SIM card.
It is possible to transmit an emergency call without a SIM card.
Even if the SIM card reader does not recognise a SIM card as being present, an emergency call can still be transmitted if required.



Manual emergency call: A manual emergency call is triggered with the country-specific emergency number by pressing the emergency call button in the middle of the front headlining.
If option 605 "Basic fittings for telematics" is installed, the TCU first try to establish a voice connection to the service provider when the emergency call button is pressed. In addition, an SMS text message will be sent to the service provider giving the coordinates of the vehicle's location.
If no connection with the service provider can be established within 60 seconds, a standard emergency call will be triggered from the mobile phone network.

Automatic emergency call: If an accident exceeding a certain severity occurs, a crash message will be sent to the TCU through a wire connection via the SGM (Safety and Gateway Module).
If option 605 "Basic fittings for telematics" is installed, the TCU will first try to establish a voice connection to the service provider. In addition, an SMS text message will be sent to the service provider giving the coordinates of the vehicle's location.
If no connection with the service provider can be established within 60 seconds, a standard emergency call will be triggered from the mobile phone network.

The service provider will use the voice connection to try to gain more detailed information from the vehicle occupants about
- the severity of the accident,
- the number of people injured,
- the condition of the injured persons.
Rescue operations are initiated in accordance with the information obtained.

Breakdown call: A breakdown call is only possible if option 605 "Basic fittings for telematics" is installed and if a breakdown recovery agreement has been concluded.
The CID
(Central Information Display) will then show "BMW breakdown recovery" in the "BMW Assist" menu.
Pressing the Controller will set up a telephone connection to the BMW Group Mobile Service and the following data will be transmitted:
- Vehicle location
- Service data
Monitoring and recharging the battery in the bluetooth handset
The charge level of the battery in the bluetooth handset (e.g. lithium ion battery) is constantly monitored. If the battery charge falls below a predefined level, the battery will automatically be recharged.
Functions of the Central Information Display (CID) and Controller
The functions called up from the start menu with the Controller are:

- Enter PIN code (Personal Identification Number)
- Telephone
- Short Message Service (SMS) text messaging
- "BMW Assist"
- Further functions, as described in the owner's handbook

Functions of the bluetooth handset
It is possible to carry out the following functions using the bluetooth handset:

- All possibilities listed under "Functions" for the CID (Central Information Display) and Controller, except "BMW Assist".
- Further functions, as described in the owner's handbook.

Function sequences
A bluetooth handset paired to the Telematic Control Unit (TCU) is automatically detected in the bluetooth reception area. After detection, the bluetooth radio connection is automatically established.


Basic settings

Note: Initial pairing of bluetooth handset to the TCU (Telematic
Control Unit).
Initial pairing of a bluetooth handset to the Telematic Control Unit (TCU) is made during the initial start-up of the "Car phone Professional" at the factory.

With the pairing, the bluetooth handset is assigned to the Telematic Control Unit (TCU).

Operation
The "Car phone Professional" can be operated with the functions of the bluetooth handset and the CID (Central Information Display).

Notes for service staff
Service staff should note the following points:

- General information:
- Diagnosis:
- Encoding/programming:
- Car and Key Memory: ---
Subject to change.