TMC function - Page 2

eaglesrest · #1 03-15-2006, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trapdoor

You have to have a TMC enabled disk AND a TMC enabled Radio Pack such as the BM54. The 54 has a dual tuner, one of which is dedicated to the station selected as the TMC broadcaster. In the UK, this is Classic FM.

A non-dual tuner radio pack WILL work, but the TMC will only operate if the radio is tuned to the TMC broadcaster.

Not sure if the Mk3 Navi has the TMC facility. Damned useful bit of kit though - like the UK Trafficmaster service on steroids.

Yep, it's the dogs! If you get a later 2005 BM54 it's improved even further with Dynamic Routing. This feature takes the TMC data (length and time of delay, bad weather, closed roads, roadworks, faulty traffic lights, etc.) and assesses all traffic and route options. If a quicker route is found it automatically reroutes. Of course it's only as good as the TMC data source, which is generated from vehicles fitted with special transmitters, traffic monitoring cameras, etc. There tends to be a 10 -15 minute delay i.e. some traffic incidents aren't reported in time and sometimes they show as still present when they have cleared.

Still it's a lot better than standard radio broadcasts, and it's saved me being sat in major traffic jams on many an occasion

alexank · #2 03-15-2006, 07:30 PM

TMC is transmitted primarily in Europe
You need a TMC enabled CD or DVD from VDO-Dayton
I don't think Navteq offer TMC on their CDs

For the UK you need the second one down here :-
http://www.vdodayton-shop.com/start....=18&ShowLand=1

note the TMC/Itis Logo

Your TMC icon is Green when tuned in Red when not and black if there is no service or the CD does not have TMC codes

Most of you BMW guys will have either a BM24 or BM54 radio both usually have dual tuners one tuner automatically locks to the TMC transmitter
In the UK it is Classic FM.

The later BM54 offers muting for messages as normal and dynamic routing.

If you are unlucky enough to have a single tuner Radio then it must remain tuned to the correct station to receive broadcasts but CD or tape can also be used instead.

It is a brilliant system offering look ahead information and on several occasions has provide me with almost an instant voiced warnings of something that can only have happened a few minutes earlier the nav screen automatically switches to provide information on the problem it shows when the last exit will be in miles and you have the option to divert

datake · #3 03-16-2006, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexank

TMC is transmitted primarily in Europe
You need a TMC enabled CD or DVD from VDO-Dayton
I don't think Navteq offer TMC on their CDs

For the UK you need the second one down here :-
http://www.vdodayton-shop.com/start....=18&ShowLand=1

note the TMC/Itis Logo

Your TMC icon is Green when tuned in Red when not and black if there is no service or the CD does not have TMC codes

Most of you BMW guys will have either a BM24 or BM54 radio both usually have dual tuners one tuner automatically locks to the TMC transmitter
In the UK it is Classic FM.

The later BM54 offers muting for messages as normal and dynamic routing.

If you are unlucky enough to have a single tuner Radio then it must remain tuned to the correct station to receive broadcasts but CD or tape can also be used instead.

It is a brilliant system offering look ahead information and on several occasions has provide me with almost an instant voiced warnings of something that can only have happened a few minutes earlier the nav screen automatically switches to provide information on the problem it shows when the last exit will be in miles and you have the option to divert

How can you tell if you have bm54 or bm24?

TMC rocks. If only they would include speed camera's in it...

navman · #4 03-16-2006, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexank

Most of you BMW guys will have either a BM24 or BM54 radio both usually have dual tuners one tuner automatically locks to the TMC transmitter
In the UK it is Classic FM.

The later BM54 offers muting for messages as normal and dynamic routing.

I've got a Sep 2004 M3, with sat nav / tv etc.. My radio has TMC, and the dual tuner etc, but I haven't seen a "dynamic routing" option? Is it listed in sat nav menu somewhere? Or does it "just happen" automatically?

When driving around I get the usual message pop up on the screen telling me of "incidents" on my route..

What do you mean about "muting for messages as normal and dynamic routing" as you said above?

Thanks,

navMan

anilaman · #5 03-16-2006, 04:03 PM

Which version map cd would this be and can it be downloaded

p-car · #6 03-16-2006, 05:31 PM

any of you using TMC with the new Perspective mode (SW v.27) and see any varning signs?

trapdoor · #7 03-16-2006, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by p-car

any of you using TMC with the new Perspective mode (SW v.27) and see any varning signs?

Yes - we have some major roadworks on one of the Motorways close to us - I get the warnings on screen (red bordered if they are on my route, grey if not) and the alert screen - Also get the delay flow arrows showing the length and direction of the delay.

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