6.3. Electronic Damper Control (EDC/VDC)
| Index | Explanation |
|---|---|
| 1 | VDM control unit |
| 2 | Drive dynamic control switch |
| 3 | ICM control unit |
| 4 | EDC satellite, front left |
| 5 | EDC control valve for rebound |
| 6 | EDC control valve for pressure stage |
The F10 uses Vertical Dynamics Management (VDM) with Electronic Damper Control (EDC).
Beginning with the F01/F02, the EDC is also called VDC (Vertical Dynamic Control) and is a function of the VDM.
The VDM was introduced with the E70/E71, enhanced for the F01/F02 and now further developed for the F10.
With Vertical Dynamics Control (VDC), independent electronic damper control for each wheel is possible, whereas EDC is only capable of front to rear adjustments.
During this process, the servomotors and the sensors on the shock absorbers, known as satellites, are connected to the VDM control unit via FlexRay.
The VDC and the Dynamic Drive (ARS for the vehicles BMW 535i, BMW 550i) are available only in combination as Adaptive Drive (option 2VA). EDC can only be ordered individually as optional equipment (option 223) on the BMW 528i.