Bendix Abs Diagnostic Tools; Using Hand-Held Or Pc-Based Diagnostic Tools - BENDIX TABS-6 TRAILER ABS MODULE Manual

Troubleshooting: Using Hand-Held or
USING HAND-HELD OR PC-BASED
DIAGNOSTICS
Troubleshooting and diagnostic trouble code clearing, as
well as beginning a reconfiguration, may also be carried out
using hand-held or PC-based diagnostic tools such as the
Bendix Trailer Remote Diagnostic Unit (TRDU
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ACom Diagnostics software, or the ProLink tool.
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BENDIX ABS DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS

Bendix ACom Diagnostic Software
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Bendix ACom Diagnostic Software (version 4.0 or higher)
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is an RP-1210A compliant PC-based diagnostic software
program that provides the highest level of diagnostic
support for the TABS-6 module. With Bendix
Diagnostic Software, maintenance personnel can:
• Obtain fault information (both active and inactive
faults)
• Retrieve event history
• Clear inactive faults and event history
• Verify ECU configuration
• Perform system and component tests
• Read/write customer information on scratch pads
• Save and print information
• Receive troubleshooting assistance
When diagnosing the TABS-6 module using a PC and
Bendix ACom Diagnostic Software, the computer's serial
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or parallel port can be connected to the vehicle's diagnostic
connector through a RP-1210A compliant communications
device.
For more information on the Bendix
Software, or RP-1210A compliant tools, contact Bendix or
refer to your local authorized Bendix parts outlet.
Lap Top Computer
J1708/J1587
or J1939
PDM (RP-1210A)
FIGURE 14 - BEndIx ABS dIAGnOSTIC SOFTWARE
PC-Based Diagnostic Tools
), Bendix
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ACom
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ACom Diagnostic
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Parallel or Serial
Cable
FIGURE 5 - THE BEndIx
dIAGnOSTIC UnIT
Bendix TRDU (Trailer Remote Diagnostic Unit)
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Tool
The Bendix TRDU tool provides the technician with
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a visual indication of Antilock Braking System (ABS)
component Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) information.
The TRDU tool is specifically designed for use with
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Bendix Trailer ABS systems and Bendix makes no claims
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for its operation and/or usability with other brands of trailer
ABS.
Features of the Bendix
The TRDU tool attaches to a 7-pin to 7-pin adapter (See
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Figure 17) and then into the J560 of the towing vehicle.
The TRDU tool communicates across PLC.
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The TRDU tool allows the technician to:
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• Troubleshoot ABS system component problems using
Diagnostic Trouble Code reporting via LEDs.
• Reset Diagnostic Trouble Codes on Bendix
by holding a magnet over the reset of the TRDU
for less than 6 seconds.
• Initiate a self-configuration event Mode used by Bendix
ABS ECUs by holding a magnet over the reset area for
greater than 6 seconds but less than 11 seconds.
LED Diagnostic Trouble Codes
VLT - Power
ECU - ABS Controller
SEN - Wheel Speed
Sensor
MOD1 - Modulator 1
MOD2 - Modulator 2
Example: If the Diagnostic
Trouble Code is "Right
Additional Sensor", the
TRDU tool will display
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one green and three red
LEDs
FIGURE 16 - dIAGnOSTIC TROUBLE COdES
LED lights
illuminate
Diagnostic
Trouble Codes
(10 LEDs)
TRAILER REmOTE
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TRDU Tool
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ABS ECUs
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MOD3 - Modulator 3
LFT - Left
RHT - Right
ADD - Additional
ODO - Odometer
tool
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LEDs
Green
VLT
Blue
ODO
All
others
are
Red
3