M.H.C.V. Product MODULO ELETTRONICO TELAIO (MET) AND IVECO BODY CONTROLLER 3 (IBC3) The New Modulo Elettronico Telaio ECU (MET) and Iveco Body Controller 3 (IBC3) are available on all EuroCargo range as a Standard vehicle configuration IBC3 and MET ECU make a system controlling the lighting and other body functions of the vehicle and are simply called EASY MUX MET is an Electronic Control Unit located on the chassis near battery box (left side) and it is connected to the IBC3 (Iveco Body Controller) Electronic Unit via CAN bus line.
MET module performs the following main functions, · actuates vehicle lighting upon command from IBC3 · gathers vehicle data from sensors located outside of the cab · provides diagnostics information to the IBC3 IBC3 , located in the cab under the fuse box (passanger side), acquires the driver commands and performs most of the control logics while the MET, located on the frame, actuates the loads and acquires the sensors installed out of the cabin. The two ECUs communicate through a CAN bus which gives a significant contribution to the vehicle wiring simplification and to the Bulkhead connector pin reduction.
MET ECU IBC3 also provides status information to the Instrument Cluster for driver’s presentation . Iveco Body Controller 3, performs the following main functions: · distributes the protected power supply and ignition command on board to the electronic modules and to the vehicle loads · recognises driver commands from dashboard switches · controls vehicle lighting · gathers vehicle data from sensors located in the cab and in front of the vehicle · interfaces other vehicle ECUs · provides status information to the Iveco Instrument Cluster · manages the activity on the Body Data Bus Commercial Documentation - Eurocargo Euro 4 Page No. D.31