BENDIX TABS-6 User Manual

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USING HAND‑HELD OR
PC‑BASED DIAGNOSTICS
Troubleshooting and Diagnostic TroubleCode (DTC)
clearing,aswellasbeginningareconguration,mayalso
be carried out using hand‑held or PC‑based diagnostic
tools such as the Bendix
®
TrailerRemoteDiagnosticUnit
(TRDU
™
), Bendix
®
ACom
®
diagnostics software, or the
Bendix
®
Trailer Information Module.
23. BENDIX ABS DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS
ACom Diagnostic Software
ACom diagnostic software (version 6.1 or higher) is
an RP‑1210 compliant PC‑based diagnostic software
program that provides the highest level of diagnostic
support for the Bendix
®
TABS‑6
™
Adv MC module.
With Bendix ACom diagnostic software, maintenance
personnel can:
• ObtainDTCinformation(bothactiveandinactiveDTCs)
• Retrieve event history
• ClearinactiveDTCsandeventhistory
• VerifyECUconguration
• Perform system and component tests
• Read/write customer information in the scratch pad
• Save and print information
• Receive troubleshooting assistance
When diagnosing the Bendix TABS‑6 Adv MC module using
a PC and ACom diagnostic software, the computer’s serial
or parallel port can be connected to the vehicle’s diagnostic
connectorthroughanRP-1210compliantcommunications
device.
USB Cable
Noregon
Adapter
J2497 (PLC)
or J1939
Lap Top Computer
FIGURE 10 ‑ LAP TOP COMPUTER WITH BENDIX
®
ACOM
®
DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE
For more information on the ACom diagnostic software,
orRP-1210complianttools,contactBendixorreferto
your local authorized Bendix parts outlet.
Bendix
®
Trailer Remote Diagnostic
Unit (TRDU
™
) Tool (802162)
LED lights
illuminate
Diagnostic
Trouble Codes
(10 LEDs)
FIGURE 11 ‑ THE BENDIX
®
TRDU
™
The Bendix
®
 TRDU
™
tool provides the technician with
a visual indication of Antilock Braking System (ABS)
componentDTCinformation.TheTRDUtoolisspecically
designed for use with Bendix
®
Trailer ABS systems and
Bendix makes no claims for its operation and/or usability
with other brands of trailer ABS.
Features of the Bendix TRDU Tool
TheTRDUtoolattachestoa7-pin-to-7-pinadapter(See
Figure 12) andthenintotheJ560connectorofthetowing
vehicle.
Adapter
(802165)
To Towing
Vehicle
J560
Connector
To Trailer
Connector
FIGURE 12 ‑ TRDU
™
TOOL AND ADAPTER
TheTRDUtoolcommunicatesacrossPLC.
TheTRDUtoolallowsthetechnicianto:
• Troubleshoot ABS system component problems using
DTCreportingviaLEDs.
• ResetDTCsonBendix
®
ABSECUsbyholdingamagnet
overtheresetoftheTRDUtoolforlessthan6seconds.
Troubleshooting

BENDIX TABS-6 Specifications

General

Type	Trailer ABS Module
Operating Temperature Range	-40°C to +85°C
Protection Rating	IP67
Category	Automobile Accessories
Voltage	12V/24V
Communication	J1587/J1939
Mounting	Frame Mount
Manufacturer	BENDIX
System Type	ABS
Number of Channels	4S/2M