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B13R 198320 36/Diagnostics//Maidcom, connection with master control module (MCM)

Model Identity
B13R 172707803

Publish date ID/Operation

25/05/2023

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Maidcom, connection with master control module (MCM)

Contents
Master control module (MCM)

Installation of Maidcom

Connection alternatives

Start of Maidcom

Start menu Maidcom

Language menu

Vehicle information

Fault log

MID view

Operation view

Function diagram view

Parameters

Programming

If it doesn’t work

Important links

Note: These instructions describe MCM and Maidcom on a general level. Terms and illustrations can vary from the
current version. The essential information is, however, correct.

Master control module (MCM)

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1. Master control module (MCM), connector, blue

2. Master control module (MCM), connector, green
3. Master control module (MCM), connector, green

MCM is a control unit for diagnostics and programming of the bus body functions. It contains software for all body
nodes.

MCM is connected to the B-bus data link together with other body modules.
MCM is connected to the SAE J1587 data link together with other modules from the chassis electrical system.
MCM is connected to the D-Bus data link together with other body modules and the BBM.

MCM acts as the gateway for all communication between the rest of the vehicle and the body electrical system. This
communication primarily goes through the BBM.

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Installation of Maidcom
See this installation quick guide:
- Maidcom, installation quick guide

Connection alternatives

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Note: The connection to the vehicle MCM varies by bus model and variant. It’s always located in the drivers area.

The body system is diagnosed and programmed via MCM, by connecting the MCM to the PC's communication port or
universal serial bus (USB).
MCM can only be connected via the body's data link connector. Connecting to the data link connector requires a
straight RS232 cable with male-female connectors and also a universal serial bus (USB) to RS232 adapter if PC is not
equipped with RS232 port (COM).
Drivers for the adapter may need to be installed on the computer.

MCM has four different access levels that are password protected. Level one stands for access to all functions and
level four for the most limited.

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Start of Maidcom

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Connect the computer to the interface for MCM.

In Tech Tool
Log in to the Tech Tool application on your computer and click “Maidcom”.

In standalone
Find Maidcom and click it via start button on computer (lower left-hand corner of the screen).

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Click and show the icons in the taskbar (usually in the lower right-hand corner of the screen).

Right-click the symbol for Maidcom.

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Select Autodetect.

The symbol shows that Maidcom is running.

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Open browser

In order to connect to MCM, you need to open your browser, Internet Explorer and enter the URL:
[Link]

If this URL doesn’t work, try to type it like this:

[Link]

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Start menu Maidcom

This is the start page.

When connection to MCM has taken place and when typing in Vehicle information, a check is made of the software in
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all body modules.

Links to the different submenus are located in the left-hand side of the application.
These menus are covered in more detail later in the document.

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Language menu

By clicking Language in the menu to the left, language can be chosen.

Besides English, there are two other languages depending on which market the bus is used in.

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Vehicle information
After selecting the Vehicle information menu, there are three further submenus.

MCM information/MasterID information

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The first submenu shows information about MCM (This is also Maidcom start page):

1. Part number for Bootloader, the file used for software download
2. The hardware MCM part number
3. Hardware serial number
4. The date on which Bootloader was installed and tested.
5. Chassis type and number
6. The system software part number
7. Type of software component
8. Type of system software for MCM
9. Body application for chassis number
10. Body parameters for chassis number

Body ECU info

Body ECU info menu contains the address, names and location of the different modules.
In addition, it contains the hardware's part number, its serial number, PBL (Bootloader) part number, the System
software's part number, and the type of module and its status.

Illustration above indicates that the module has the correct software (“State=1”). “State 0” indicates that its software is
deficient and “State error” means that it is not responding.
In a case where the software is deficient the software is normally updated at the next start-up.
The different modules in the system are currently MCM, I/O-A, I/O-B, I/E-A and I/E-B.

Body component list

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The Body component list submenu shows information about the body software part numbers in the system.

The columns “Component” and “Component ID” shows different part number of the body.

“Hardware” is the part number for the control unit hardware.

“System SW” is the part number for the control unit software.
“Funcspec” is the part number for the control unit function file.
“I/O config” is the part number for the I/O configuration file.

The information to the right shows which version it concerns, i.e. P01 is version 1 and P02 is version two and so on.

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Fault log

Body fault log

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The Body fault information menu can read out both active and inactive error codes.

Provides information about the component in question. In this case, Sensor for the indoor temperature fan.
FMI: Provides information about the type of fault. In this case FMI 5, which indicates that the current is lower than
normal, alternatively an open circuit.
ECU: Which module that generated the fault code.
Pin: The module pin number.
Pin type: Type of signal. In this case HDO, High Digital Output
Signal name: O_SensorFan, which means output to the fan sensor.
Signal ID: Only used by Design Department
Description: Functional description. In this case for activation of the fan sensor.
Function: Information about in which menu this function is found.
Status: Shows if the fault code is active/inactive and how many times the fault has occurred.
Reset button: For deleting inactive fault codes.

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MID view

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Under the menu MID view is a register of all modules in the system. Here is A43, Front door module, selected.

Body ECU schematic view

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By clicking A43, Front door module, we are directly linked to a diagram, which shows all input/output signals for the
selected module.
Arrows (1) show if it is an input or output signal, in this case the code I_SeDoor11FulOpe, which is the sensor that
activates pin A2 when the door is fully open and thereby breaks the opening function. We can see that the function is
activated by an LDI pin (Low Digital Input), which means that it is a ground signal that activates the pin.

The different colours shown on the input/output signals indicate the status of each signal:

Green = TRUE (active)

Blue = FALSE (inactive)
Brown = Signal value is not available (example, module don’t have power supply).
Black = Not used in this bus specification
Red = Error

We can, for example, see that door lock (2) S162FA has activated pin A21 (Green) and that there is some sort of error
in the command to the door solenoid valve (3) Y100FA since the output signal is missing from pin A11 (Red). Further,
we can see that the sensor for open door (1) is waiting for the command, which will not be activated until the door is
fully open (Blue).

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Operation view

Body functions
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Under Body functions menu is shown a register over all functions in the system. By clicking on the function, we are
directly linked to a diagram, which shows all input/output signals of the specific function.

In this case, function 70329035 "Switch for destination sign" is selected.

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1. Input_Switch Destination sign lighting (LDI)

2. Output_ Destination sign lighting Front (HDO)
3. Output_ Destination sign lighting Back (HDO)

The selected function contains a function diagram that shows the input/output signals for the selected function, the
conditions, activation, function, inactivation and diagnostics.
The components and control units that are connected to the selected function are shown at the top of the menu.

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Function diagram view

Body logic view

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As previously mentioned, the terms TRUE and FALSE are used with these types of electronics/logic. TRUE is used
when a circuit is active, i.e. a one (1) and FALSE when a circuit is inactive i.e. a zero (0). One should be aware of the
fact that a one (1) is not always a 24-V signal, it can equally well be a ground signal depending on the pin mode, which
has been chosen by the designer for a particular pin. One should therefore use the body function diagram to find out
the type of signal, e.g., LDI or HDI on the pin that activates the circuit to be fault traced, before one uses the body logic
view.

To be able to read certain body logic views, among others the door logic, the password for "user1" for old buses with
Master unit, and “BODY1” since EU6, which are equipped with MCM, is required. This menu gives you access to the
body logic, that is the various software gates used to control the various functions. Also this example uses the
destination sign lighting. As before, one can fault trace the function by observing the colour changes in the logic.

At the top of the logic view (1), we see I_SwDestLight (first letter “I” stands for Input). This is the variant where the sign
lighting is controlled by a separate switch. When the switch is activated the signal passes through the Boonet block
and changes name to B_SwDestLight, where the letter B indicates that a software message is sent on the B-bus link.
The Boonet block changes the signal to a software message. The signal B_SwDestLight is then used by both logic
block A and B, but in different ways.

In logic, block A we can see message (2) B_ParkingLightOn, which is the message activated when the switch for the
bus parking light is switched on. This signal reaches the block errselb (3), which is a fault management block.

In cases where this signal is not valid for some reason, the system uses the lower, pre-programmed value, in this case
TRUE, i.e. activate the function. The pre-programmed values can be either TRUE or FALSE, depending on its function.

The signal goes onward into an "Or" block (4), > = 1. In this type of block, it is sufficient that any of the two input
signals is a "One" for it to be activated. Naturally there are "Or" blocks that can have more than two inputs.

If we look at the value below (5) B_CabinLightOn, which is a B-bus message from the bus's interior lighting, we can
see that this value also goes into the "Or" block. In this way, the signal lighting can be activated either by the bus's
parking lights or the bus's interior lighting.
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After this signal has passed through the "Or" block it ends up in an "And" block (6), &. This type of block required ones
in all inputs in order to be activated.

The last message in this group is parameter B_SWDESTSIGNLB (7) is written in upper case letters. This indicates that
it is a programmable parameter. Also this parameter is sent out on the B-bus link and reaches the "And" block. When
parameter B_SWDESTSIGNLB is inactivated, it gives a zero (0) and as we already know that all input values for an
"And" block must be ones, an inverter block (8) that changes zeros to ones, is required.

This leads to the "And" block getting two ones and therefore can be controlled by the bus parking lights or inner
lighting. The situation will naturally be the opposite if this parameter is activated, leading to the inverting block (8)
changing the one value to a zero causing the "And" block to receive only a single one (1) so that it cannot be activated
by the bus parking light/inner lighting.

Our signal now goes on to the next "Or" block (9), where it is sufficient with an input one and on to the next "And" block
(10).

As mentioned earlier, it is required that all input signals to an "And" block must be ones to activate the function.

The next one comes from the B-bus link via B_LowPower (11), which, if the battery voltage exceeds 22 volts, gives a
zero that is inverted to a one in inverter block (12). The last one (13) B_MainSw is activated when the main switch on
the dashboard is activated. The "And" block (10) is now activated and lights the front destination sign lighting with
O_DestLightF and also sends a signal to Boonet (14) which in turn distributes the message B_DestLightF on the B-bus
link. If we then look at the logic block B, we find again the parameter B_SWDESTSIGNB, which when activated gives
a one to its "And" block at the same time as switch B_SwDestLight and therefore activates the signal to the "Or" block
(9).

Logic block C functions in such a way that if parameter B_LCDDESTSIGN is activated, it will supply a one to the "Or"
block (9).

The remaining logic is otherwise the same as above.

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Parameters

Body parameters

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ID Parameter abbreviation
Caption Parameter name
Description Parameter function
Min Parameter min. value
Value Parameter current value
Max Parameter max. value
Setting Box means that it’s programmable using the PC.

By clicking "Body parameters", it is possible to read off all parameters and reprogram certain parameters. The number
of parameters naturally varies on the specification of the bus, number of the functions, etc.

When the parameter has a box under setting (1), it means that the parameter is programmable using the PC. This type
of parameter is programmed by entering the desired value (in this case activated, a one or inactivated a zero) in the
setting box.

Box (2) contains the minimum and maximum values for the parameter.

Box (3) contains the current value for the parameter. The parameters for the destination sign lighting can be found
under BCK and ALR. When both of these parameters are inactivated (zero), we know from earlier experience that the
destination signs are lit when either the parking light or the bus inner lighting is activated. We also know that when
parameter BCK is activated, the destination sign lighting is lit by the main circuit breaker. In the other case, if
parameter ALR is activated, a separate switch is required.

The parameter BKI (4) is a fixed parameter for selecting control of air conditioning. The different options for control
are, for example, BIC, AIC or some other option, depending on the bus's specification. Changing this parameter
requires a change in the system's software.

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Download new software from "Software and Documents", (Important links).

The different values that can be selected are from 0 through 32767. The value 32767 is 215 (2 increased by 15,
(2*2*2*2*2*2*2*2*2*2*2*2*2*2*2 = 32767).

The current parameter 223 is the binary code (0000000011011111 = 223) which, when programmed in, gives a
constant inside temperature of 22 °C. Depending on their specification, certain buses can have the following
arrangement of BKI parameters: Control via AIC = 0 Control via BIC = 1

Control via driver climate panel = 2

Fixed temperature 22°C = 3
With this parameter arrangement, no updating of the software is required, but the parameter value may be changed by
entering one of the above named values.

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Programming
During software download, MCM is programmed which then updates all body modules automatically. When the bus is
started MCM checks the software in the bus different modules. If software in any module is different than in MCM, then
this software is updated automatically by MCM.

It is necessary to reprogram MCM in case MCM unit is replaced or its software has been updated.

Start up Maidcom. See: Start of Maidcom

In order to start the Bootloader in standalone mode (outside Tech Tool), you need to open your browser, internet
explorer and enter the URL:
[Link]

Download software from "Software and Documents", (Important links).

Install the software.

Disconnect the PC from MCM and switch off the main current; wait for 20 seconds and then switch the main current on
again. Connect the PC again. Wait until the main menu is shown on the screen again and then go to the Vehicle
information menu to check that all modules have status "1".

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If it doesn’t work

Username and password verification

Note: All newer buses (equipped with MCM) have unique password for each single bus, when an older bus uses
common username and password to connect with the old version of MCM – Master ID.

When using Bootloader, to download software use username as “user1” password as “fqYos”.

Password “BODY1” is used only for logic view.

It can be found in VDA+ and Impact.

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To access VDA+ and Impact, log in to Trucks Portal is required:

[Link]

VDA+
Select “VDA+” from the portal.
Select “Components” in menu “VDA”.
Fill in “Chassis number” and “Chassis-ID” and then “Search”.
Select “Body, cab and interior”.
In the list that appears, correct username and password is shown.

Note: Always use password witch correspond with Bus body compilation date. It shall be the latest date.

To verify that this is the latest username and password:

Select “VDA” in the top menu, then “History” and then “Technical history”.
Fill in “Chassis number” and “Chassis-ID” and then “Search”.
Latest version by date should be used.

Impact
Select “Impact” from the portal.
Select “Components” in the top menu.
Fill in the “Chassis number”.
Select function group “800” and click “Search”.
Click the current vehicle.
In the list that appears, correct username and password is shown.

Software dates

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Date and time (when the software was created) must be the same when comparing VDA and MCM. In this case, the
password will not work.

If the software version of the bus is older than the one in the VDA, try downloading new body software from “Software
and Documents”, (Important links).

If the software version of the bus is newer than that of the VDA, VDA must be updated to obtain the correct password.
Send an Argus for action in this case.

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Important links
Wiring diagrams for Body can be found in Impact.

To what: Link/Address
Maidcom, installation quick guide - Maidcom, installation quick guide
Master control module (MCM), signal description Master control module (MCM), signal description
Download bodywork software. - Download bodywork software
Software and Documents [Link]
software-documents
Group Trucks Portal [Link]
Connect to MCM in standalone mode [Link]
[Link]
Bootloader [Link]

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