GENERAL
Outline
ERA-GLONASS is a telematics service*that uses Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and cellular service (telephone function).
ERA-GLONASS is a service that provides emergency assistance when the vehicle is involved in an accident or is malfunctioning. After receiving an emergency call from the vehicle, depending on the situation, a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) operator contacts the police and/or an ambulance.
ERA-GLONASS provides 2 types of services: Automatic Emergency Call Service and Manual Emergency Call Service.
ERA-GLONASS consists mainly of the telematics transceiver (data communication module), mobilephone battery (back-up battery), telephone antenna assembly (telephone and GNSS antenna), manual (SOS) switch, telephone microphone assembly and manual (SOS) switch indicators.
Tech Tips
*: ERA-GLONASS is available in Russia and Kazakhstan.
| *a | Emergency Call Service | *b | GNSS Satellite |
| *c | Cellular Phone Line | *d | Cellular Phone Base Station |
| *e | Mobile Network Operator (MNO) or Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) | *f | Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) |
| *g | Public Fixed Line | *h | Emergency Vehicle |
| *i | Public safety authorities such as police or fire department | *j | The illustrations shown are examples only. The llustrations may differ from the actual service. |
Precaution
Mobilephone Battery (Back-up Battery)
The mobilephone battery (back-up battery) has a service life of not less than 3 years. When the mobilephone battery (back-up battery) needs to be replaced, the manual (SOS) switch red indicator will come on. The telematics transceiver (data communication module) will also store a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
PARTS LOCATION
| *1 | Telephone Microphone Assembly | *2 | Manual (SOS) Switch Green Indicator |
| *3 | Manual (SOS) Switch Red Indicator | *4 | Manual (SOS) Switch |
| *5 | Map Light Assembly | *6 | Telephone Antenna Assembly
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| *a | The illustrations shown are examples only. | - | - |
| *1 | Main Body ECU (Multiplex Network Body ECU) | *2 | Combination Meter Assembly |
| *3 | Multi-media Module Receiver Assembly | *4 | Front No. 2 Speaker Assembly RH |
| *5 | Front No. 3 Speaker Assembly RH | *6 | Telematics Transceiver (Data Communication Model)
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| *7 | Antenna Divider | *8 | Stereo Compornent Amplifier Assembly |
| *9 | Airbag Sensor Assembly | *10 | DLC3 |
| *a | The illustrations shown are examples only. | - | - |
FUNCTION OF MAIN COMPONENTS
The main components in the ERA-GLONASS system have the following functions:
| Component | Function | ||
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| Map Light Assembly | Telephone Microphone Assembly | Receives the user's voice through the microphone module. | |
| Manual (SOS) Switch | When pressed, allows the driver to connect to and communicate with the PSAP as an emergency assistance button (SOS) service. | ||
| Manual (SOS) Switch Indicator | Green |
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| Red |
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| Telematics Transceiver (Data Communication Module) |
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| Mobilephone Battery (Back-up Battery) |
Is built into the telematics transceiver (data communication module) and supplies power to the telematics transceiver (data communication module) when the automatic emergency call service is activated and the vehicle battery cannot supply power. | ||
| Telephone Antenna Assembly | Telephone Antenna | Is for a cellular phone antenna which is compatible with the transmission and reception of frequency bands of cellular phones. It transmits signals from the telematics transceiver (data communication module) and receives signals from the call center. | |
| GNSS Antenna | Receives the signals from GNSS satellites and transmits these signals to the antenna divider. | ||
| Antenna Divider | Receives the signals from GNSS antenna and transmits signals to the telematics transceiver (data communication module). | ||
| Airbag Sensor Assembly | Sends an activation signal to the telematics transceiver (data communication module) when the airbags deploy. (An automatic emergency call service is made.) | ||
| Front Speakers | Outputs the PSAP operator's voice. | ||
| Multi-media Module Receiver Assembly | Receives microphone voice signals from the telematics transceiver (data communication module). | ||
| Stereo Component Amplifier Assembly | Inputs the mute signal from the telematics transceiver (data communication module) to mute any audio sound. | ||
| Combination Meter Assembly | Sends the vehicle speed signal to the telematics transceiver (data communication module) and multi-media module receiver assembly. | ||
| Main Body ECU (Multiplex Network Body ECU) | Sends the taillight relay on signal to the telematics transceiver (data communication module). | ||
| DLC3 | Allows system diagnosis to be performed when Global TechStream (GTS). | ||
Tech Tips
*: ERA-GLONASS is available in Russia and Kazakhstan.
FUNCTION
Automatic Emergency Call Service
If any of the airbags are deployed due to a serious collision, the telematics transceiver (data communication module) receives the deployment signal from the airbag sensor assembly. After receiving the deployment signal, the telematics transceiver (data communication module) automatically makes an emergency call and transmits the vehicle location and user information to the PSAP closest to the vehicle.
The system is then automatically connected to a PSAP and the user can talk to a PSAP operator. The PSAP operator contacts the emergency services when the user is unable to answer.
| *a | Airbag Deployment or Collision Detection | *b | Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) |
| *c | Ambulance | - | - |
Manual Emergency Call Service
By pushing the manual (SOS) switch during an on-road emergency, the telematics transceiver (data communication module) transmits the vehicle location and user information, and calls to the PSAP closest to the vehicle.
The PSAP operator determines the level of the emergency based on the vehicle location and from the conversation with the user, and contacts the emergency services if necessary.
| *1 | Manual (SOS) Switch | - | - |
| *a | Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) | - | - |
DIAGNOSIS
If there is a malfunction in the system, the telematics transceiver (data communication module) stores Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) in its memory. For details, refer to the Repair Manual.
MANUAL (SOS) SWITCH INDICATOR
Construction
When the engine switch is turned on, the manual (SOS) switch red indicator illuminates for 10 seconds and then turns off. Then, the manual (SOS) switch green indicator will illuminate for 2 seconds. Illuminates, blinks or turns off depending on the mode type.
When the engine switch is turned off, the manual (SOS) switch red indicator and manual (SOS) switch green indicator turn off. However, if the engine switch is turned off when an automatic emergency call is in progress, the call continues and the indicator lights continue operating.
| *a | Manual (SOS) Switch Green Indicator | *b | Manual (SOS) Switch Red Indicator |
| *c | The illustrations shown are examples only. | - | - |
Indicators shown in each mode are as follows:
| Manual (SOS) Switch Indicator | Operation Condition | |
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| Green | Red | |
| ON | OFF | The system is operating (the vehicle is within the cellular phone service area). |
| OFF | ON |
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| Blinks | OFF | An emergency call is being performed. |
| OFF | Blinks | An emergency call has failed. |
| OFF | OFF | The engine switch is off. |