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Interior equipment
TGW (Telematics Gate Way) system and Liaison
communication system
The Volvo 9700 US/CAN bus is equipped
with a TGW system using the new 3G
protocol communication.
For USA and Canada markets the coach
using the Liaison communication software,
which use the TGW-3G system architecture
components.
The TGW–3G is a electronic control module
used for data logging and communication
between the vehicle and fleet manager
computer.
The main functions for TGW are as follows:
•
Functions as a gateway for remote
services. GSM (Global System for Mobile
Communications) / GPRS (General Packet
Radio Services) / 3G and WLAN.
•
Gather and transmit vehicle and driver
data that has been logged in other vehicle
units.
•
Geographic positioning of the vehicle
(GPS).
•
Functions as a computer interface for third
party file transfers.
•
Functions as a gateway for AIC to the
vehicle network.
TGW also has a SIM (Subscriber Identity
Module) reader and a USB interface. TGW
is connected to:
•
The vehicle's electrical and electronic
systems.
•
AIC
Note: For more information to the Liaison
communication system, see separate
operating instructions: "Liaison 2.0
Communication system".