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CVRSS Damper High-Side

The high-side of each damper solenoid is connected to the CVRSS module. The control module controls the voltage on these lines via the damper relay.

CVRSS Damper Low-Side

The current delivered to each actuator is controlled by a method known as Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM), in which the battery voltage command to the actuator is switched on and off at a high frequency (2.0 kilohertz). The actuator current is a function of the duty cycle, or percentage of time that the battery voltage is applied. The default damper state (no battery voltage) is minimum damping force. Higher levels of damping forces are developed by providing correspondingly higher current levels, relating to higher percentages of PWM duty cycle.

Left and Right Normal Force

A measure of the road surface is sent from the CVRSS module to the EBCM at four discrete levels via two data lines. The EBTCM uses this information to detect rough road conditions while braking, eliminating false, unwanted ABS cycling. This allows for more aggressive braking when stopping on rough roads.

Left and Right Normal Force data is passed from the CVRSS module to the EBTCM via a Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) signal at a frequency of 333 Hertz.

ELC Compressor Relay

The high-side of the relay coil is tied to ignition through a fuse. The low-side of the relay coil is connected to the Compressor Motor Control line of the CVRSS module. The CVRSS module switches the low-side to ground when compressor activity is required.

ELC Exhaust Valve

The high-side of the exhaust coil is tied to battery voltage and the low-side is connected to the Exhaust Solenoid Control line of the CVRSS module. The CVRSS module switches this low-side to ground when exhaust or compressor activity is required.