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System Overview






System overview

Introduction

The Mark 25 brake control system
The Mark 25 brake control system with the brake control module (BCM) is an electronic control system which prevents wheel lock up during braking (ABS). By preventing wheel lock up, steering control is maintained and maximum braking effect is utilized.
The brake control system is equipped with:
- Antilock Braking System
- Electrical Brake force Distribution (EBD) for the rear wheel brakes.
The brake control system, as a factory installed option, can be supplemented with:
- TRACS (TRAction Control System)
- STC (Stability and Traction Control)
- DSTC (Dynamic Stability and Traction Control).

EBD
EBD (Electrical Brake force Distribution) is a function for electronically controlling the brake force on the rear wheels and is integrated with the ABS system. The purpose of the control module for electronic brake force distribution (EBD) control is to control the hydraulic pressure in the brake circuit for the rear wheels if the rear wheels tend to lock under braking. This ensures optimal and stable braking. The EBD function replaces the relief valve used in the Mark IV version to reduce the pressure in the brake circuit for the rear wheels.

TRACS
TRACS is a traction control system which is integrated with the ABS system. TRACS is only available on all-wheel drive (AWD) cars. The traction control system distributes driven power between the wheels so that the wheel with the best road traction receives the greatest amount of driven power. The system is mainly designed to assist with moving off on slippery surfaces at speeds up to approximately 60 km/h. TRACS has only a very limited effect at speeds over 60 km/h. TRACS (traction control system) is always engaged when the ignition is switched on. TRACS (traction control system) is engaged and disengaged using a switch under the climate control module (CCM). From model year 2003 inclusive, the TRACS function cannot be disabled manually.

STC
STC (stability and traction control) consists of two components:
- Traction Control - this function is described above under TRACS. The traction control function is always engaged when the ignition is switched on. The traction control function together with the stability function is engaged and disengaged using a switch under the climate control module (CCM). From model year 2003 inclusive, the Traction Control function cannot be disabled manually
- Stability Control - stability system which is integrated in the ABS system and stabilizes the car in the event of wheel spin. The brake control module (BCM) transmits a signal to the engine control module (ECM) to reduce engine torque until the slipping wheel(s) has/have stopped spinning. The stability function is always engaged when the ignition is switched on. The stability function together with the traction control function is engaged and disengaged manually using a switch under the climate control module (CCM).

DSTC
DSTC (Dynamic Stability and Traction control) - a dynamic anti-slip system which is integrated in the STC (stability and traction control) system. The DSTC (dynamic stability and traction control) function is engaged when the ignition is switched on but can be disengaged or engaged manually using the switch on the climate control module (CCM).
The DSTC (Dynamic stability and traction control) system consists of the following:
- Traction Control - This function is described above under TRACS
- Stability Control - Described under STC above
- AYC (Active Yaw Control). The system is based upon a number of sensors which sense the driver's steering movements (steering wheel angle) and the directional, both straight and lateral, movement of the car. The information is used to correct the car in the event of oversteer or understeer
- RSC (Roll over stability control) is a function which monitors the tilt angle rate. If the driver turns the steering wheel quickly, during an avoidance maneuver for example, and the car is likely to tip over, the tilt angle sensor registers the rate at which the tilt angle is changing. The DSTC system rights the car. RSC (roll over stability control) is only available on the XC90
- Emergency Brake Assistance is a new function found in cars equipped with DSTC (dynamic stability and traction control) from model year 2002-. The function is integrated in the brake control module (BCM) and monitors the movement of the brake pedal. A sudden movement of the brake pedal (emergency braking) deploys the emergency brake assistance function to achieve optimum braking (more effective than normal braking). Information from the pedal position sensor is used to start the emergency brake assistance function. Full braking force is maintained for as long as the driver maintains or increases the pressure on the brake pedal. If the driver releases the brake pedal the emergency brake assistance function is immediately interrupted. Emergency brake assistance operates from approximately 10km/h up to the maximum speed. This function cannot be switched off.

Control module
The control module is integrated in the ABS hydraulic modulator and is located in the engine compartment. The control module contains the electrical valve coils for the different hydraulic valves.
The main function of the control module is to process the signals from the different sensors and to control the hydraulic pump and the electromagnetic hydraulic valves (inlet and outlet valves) in the ABS hydraulic modulator when controlling the:
- ABS
- EBD
- TRACS
- STC or
- DSTC.
Control modules with the DSTC (dynamic stability and traction control) function also have external sensors which sense the driver's steering wheel movements and the directional behavior of the car.
The control module communicates with directly connected components and other control modules via the Controller Area Network (CAN).
The control module checks calculations and all input and output signals via the built-in diagnostic functions. When the control module detects a fault certain functions are completely disengaged depending on the severity of the fault. At the same time a warning light comes on or a text message will be displayed depending on the fault (see table). When manually disengaging by activating the STC (stability and traction control) / DSTC (dynamic stability and traction control) switch (pressed in for approximately 1/2 second) all functions are disengaged except for the ABS, Electronic Brake force Distribution, emergency brake assistance and vehicle speed signal. In the event of the temperature of the brake discs being too high traction control is switched off to prevent damaging the brake caliper and brake discs. The general warning lamp is only lit by the brake control module (BCM) in the event of faults which affect the emergency brake assistance function. However it can be lit by other control modules which have been affected by faults in the brake control system.
From model year 2003 inclusive, only the traction control system can be disengaged manually. A traction loss warning lamp and a text message in the combined instrument panel are also used for models from this date.





Any diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) are stored in the control module memory. This information can be read off using VIDA via the data link connector (DLC) in the car.
When the car is driven the control module checks that a signal is received from the wheel sensors. When the car reaches 20 km/h for the first time (40 km/h if the stop (brake) lamp switch is activated) the control module checks the pump motor and the hydraulic valves by quickly activating them. A noise is then heard from the hydraulic pump, this is completely normal. The ABS function is first activated when the speed of the car exceeds approximately 7 km/h. Traction control functions from start.

Signals, brake control module (BCM) with or without STC (stability and traction control) / TRACS (traction control system)
The table below summarizes the input signals to and output signals from the brake control module (BCM). The signal types are divided into directly connected signals, serial communication and Controller area network (CAN) communication. The following illustration displays the same information with the Volvo component designations.










Signals, Brake control modules (BCM) with DSTC (dynamic stability and traction control)
The table below summarizes the input signals to and output signals from the brake control module (BCM). The signal types are divided into directly connected signals, serial communication and Controller area network (CAN) communication. The following illustration displays the same information with the Volvo component designations.










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