BENDIX TABS-6 User Manual

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CAUTION: Correct wheel speed sensor installation is
necessary for optimal ABS operation.
NOTE:Ifthetrailerisequippedwithaliftaxlethatwilluse
wheel speed sensors, it is important that secondary sensors
SEandSFbeusedforthisaxle.Seethesystemdiagrams
included in this document. In all cases, the primary wheel
speed sensors must be locatedon the xed axle.  For
2S/2Msystems,thexedaxlesensorsareSCandSD.
1. ForincreasedcorrosionprotectionBendixrecommends
that a high‑temperature rated silicon‑ or lithium‑based
grease be applied to the interior of the mounting block,
the sensor, and to a new clamping sleeve.
2. Install the new clamping sleeve fully into the block,
with the retaining tabs toward the inside of the vehicle.
Please note that Bendix WS‑24 wheel speed sensors
must use the correct clamping sleeve to avoid problems
associated with reduced retention force, such as sensor
movement and resulting ABS trouble codes. See
Figure 4.
3. Gently push (DO NOT STRIKE) the sensor into the
mounting block hole until it bottoms out on the face of
the tone ring. Secure the cable lead wire to the knuckle/
axlehousing3-6inchesfromthesensor.
4. Apply a moderate amount of dielectric non‑conductive
grease to both the sensor and harness connectors.
5. Engagetheconnectors,andpushthemtogetheruntil
the lock tab snaps into place. It is permissible to use an
extrawireretainer(partnumber300122,orequivalent),
if available, to hold the connectors together.
ThefrictiontallowstheWS-24sensortoslidebackand
forth under force, but to retain its position when the force
is removed. When the WS‑24 sensor is inserted all the
way into the mounting block and the wheel is installed on
the axle, the hub exciter contacts the sensor, which pushes
the sensor back. Also, normal bearing play will “bump” the
sensor away from the exciter. The combination of these
two actions will establish a running clearance, or air gap,
between the sensor and exciter.
CAUTION: Wheel bearing maintenance is an important
part of keeping the wheel speed sensors in the correct
position. Excessive wheel end play can result in DTCs
in cases where the sensor is pushed too far away
from the tone ring for a good signal to be produced.
Maintain wheel bearings per the manufacturer's
recommendations.
8. ABS INDICATOR LAMP
Trailer‑mounted Lamp
The Bendix
®
TABS‑6
™
Adv MC module controls an ABS
indicator lamp to show the trailer ABS status. With power
supplied by the towing vehicle — if there is an active
DiagnosticTroubleCode(DTC),orduringthebulbtestat
start‑up — the module illuminates the ABS indicator lamp
byprovidinga 12.0VDC signal.(The otherside ofthe
lamp is grounded.) The ABS indicator lamp output uses
pin 5 of the 7‑pin connector on the module.
Dash‑mounted Lamp (PLC Controlled)
TABS-6Adv MC modules use SAEJ2497 standards to
supportPower Line Carrier (PLC) communication.  The
status of the trailer ABS is transmitted over the ignition
powerwire(thebluewireoftheJ560connector)—pin1
of the 7‑pin module connector.
IfthereisanactiveDTC,duringthebulbcheckatstart-up,
the TABS‑6 Adv MC module will transmit a signal over
thepowerlinetothetowingvehicle’sECU.Thetowing
vehicle’s ABS controller will then illuminate the trailer ABS
indicator lamp mounted on the dash.
9. BENDIX
®
WS‑24
™
WHEEL
SPEED SENSORS
See Figure 4. Wheel speed data is provided to the TABS‑6
Adv MC module by the Bendix
®
WS‑24
™
wheel speed
sensors. Typically, the WS‑24 wheel speed sensor is
installed in a mounting block that is welded to the axle
housing. The WS‑24 wheel speed sensors are protected
by a stainless steel sheath. They are designed to be
used with beryllium copper clamping sleeves (sometimes
referred to as a “retainer bushing”, “friction sleeve”, or “clip”)
(See Figure 4).Theclampingsleeveprovidesafrictiont
between the mounting block bore and the WS‑24 sensor.
Vehicles have an exciter ring (or “tone ring”) as part
of the wheel assembly. (The default setting expects a
100-toothtoneringtobeused.See Section 17 for more
information.) As the wheel turns, the teeth of the exciter
ring pass the wheel speed sensor, generating an AC signal
whichisdeliveredtotheTABS-6AdvMCmoduleECU.
Thesignalvariesinvoltageandfrequencyasthewheel
speed changes.
Vehicle axle andABS control congurations determine
if two, or four, wheel speedsensors are required. See
Figures 20 and 21 for an electrical system schematic
showing wheel speed sensor connector pin locations.

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