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Appendix 7
7. Extracting Bendix
™
VORAD
®
system Data
A. Data Availability
Data will not be stored by the system until the proper Bendix
®
ACom
®
Diagnostics
license key is present and the "Clear Resettable Data Log" option is selected.
See diagram (right).ContactBendix(1-800-AIR-BRAKE)fortheAComDiagnostics
license key and its set-up procedure.
B. Data Overview
At the fleet’s discretion, Bendix
™
VORAD
®
makes a data log available. The log can be
reset using the Bendix ACom Diagnostics software as often as needed.
Enter
Vehicle
Data,
then
Continue
Select
Report
Mode
INITIALIZING DATA
1. Bendix ACom Diagnostics 6.4 or higher is required for this
procedure. The ACom Diagnostics software and its User Guide
are available online at “Diagnostic Software” link under “Services
and Support” on the Bendix website (www.bendix.com).
2. Obtain the Bendix VORAD "Data Extraction" license key
fromBendixbycallingtheTechTeamat1-800-AIR-BRAKE
(1-800-247-2725).
3. After the diagnostics tool has been successfully connected
to the vehicle, the service technician will be presented with
the window shown to the right. See Diagram .
4. Select "VORAD Data Log", then select “Start Data Log”.
5. Select "Clear Resettable Data Log".
6. Select "No" when asked if you want to save the Log.
7. Select"OK"toexit.
EXTRACTING DATA AND SAVING A REPORT
(Only available after the above "Initializing Data" procedure has been followed and the
vehicle has been driven for more than 20 miles.)
1. Bendix ACom Diagnostics 6.4 or higher is required for this procedure.
2. After the diagnostics tool has been successfully connected to the
vehicle, the service technician will be presented with the window shown
to the right. See Diagram .
3. Select "VORAD Data Log", then select “Start Data Log”.
See Diagram .
4. Select "Create Data Log Report". See diagram .
5. Enter the vehicle data (mileage, ID), select "Continue". See diagram .
6. Select the type of report you require (“Print”, “Print Preview”, “E-mail”,
or “Save”),thenselect"OK".See diagram .
7. After saving the report, if you wish to reset the log, select "yes".
See the next page for a sample report.