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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION: COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - DIAGRAMS (MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK)
418-00 Module Communications Network 2012 Fiesta
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Procedure revision date: 08/11/2011

Communications Network

Multiplexing is a method of sending 2 or more signals simultaneously over a single circuit. Multiplexing allows 2 or more electronic
modules (nodes) to communicate simultaneously over a twisted-wire pair [data (+) and data (-)] network. The information or
messages that can be communicated on these wires consists of commands, status or data. The advantage of using multiplexing is
to reduce the weight of the vehicle by reducing the number of redundant components and electrical wiring.

The vehicle has 2 module communication networks connected to the Data Link Connector (DLC) and communicate with the scan
tool. The communication networks are:

High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN)

Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN)

The Infotainment Controller Area Network (I-CAN) is connected to the DLC, but the I-CANmodules communicate with the scan tool
over the MS-CAN. The Front Control/Display Interface Module (FCDIM) is used as a gateway module for the messages to transfer
between the scan tool and the modules on the I-CAN.

Network Topology

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Module Name Network Type Termination Module

ABS module HS-CAN No
Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) (if equipped) HS-CAN/ I-CAN No/No
Audio Front Control Module (ACM) I-CAN Yes
Body Control Module (BCM) MS-CAN Yes
Front Control/Display Interface Module (FCDIM) ( MS-CAN/ I-CANgateway module) MS-CAN/ I-CAN No/Yes
Global Positioning System Module (GPSM) (if equipped) I-CAN No
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) ( HS-CAN/ MS-CANgateway module) HS-CAN/ MS-CAN Yes/Yes
Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM) HS-CAN No
PCM HS-CAN Yes
Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) HS-CAN No
Remote Function Actuator (RFA) module (if equipped) HS-CAN/ MS-CAN No/No

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Module Name Network Type Termination Module

Restraints Control Module (RCM) HS-CAN No
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) /Vehicle Security Module (VSM) MS-CAN No
Transmission Control Module (TCM) (if equipped) HS-CAN No

Network Termination

The CANuses a network termination circuit to improve communication reliability. The network termination of the CANbus occurs
inside the termination modules by termination resistors. Termination modules are located at either end of the bus network. As
network messages are broadcast in the form of voltage signals, the network voltage signals are stabilized by the termination
resistors. Each termination module has a 120 ohm resistor across the positive and negative bus connection in the termination
module. With 2 termination modules on each network, and the 120 ohm resistors located in a parallel circuit configuration, the total
network impedance, or total resistance is 60 ohms.

Network termination improves bus message reliability by stabilizing bus voltage, and eliminating electrical interference.

Gateway Module

The IPCis the gateway module, translating HS-CANto MS-CANand vice versa. The FCDIMis the gateway module, translating MS-
CANto I-CANand vice versa, allowing a message to be distributed throughout the three networks. The IPCand the FCDIMare the
only modules on this vehicle that have this ability.

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