Introduction; Eco Tronic Ebs - BPW ECO Tronic EBS Operating And Installation Instructions

1. Introduction

1.1. ECO Tronic EBS

Notes on the content
These installation and operating instructions for the ECO Tronic
EBS describe the individual components and functions, as well
as possible confi gurations. This publication provides assistance
for fi rst installation of an ECO Tronic EBS in a semi trailer,
centre axle drawbar trailer or drawbar trailer (full trailer). It deals
with the confi gurations 2S/2M, 4S/2M and 4S/3M. As well as
presenting the installation of the ECO Tronic EBS, the document
also discusses possible electrical cablings and provides cable
recommendations. Furthermore, it contains a description of
the extensive options for system diagnosis and fault analysis.
New ECO Tronic product range
ECO Tronic stands for a new product family of intelligent BPW
electronic products in the trailer. The fi rst step is a complete
brake system consisting of, for example, the ECO Tronic EBS,
Trailer Control Module (TrCM), cable sets, Trailer Monitor and
a complete air installation. With the new product range, BPW
has developed its own electronic trailer components so that you
can obtain the entire trailer running gear from a single supplier.
From now on, you will only have one contact for the entire
system. From the axle to the brake, from the air suspension to
the electronic control unit.
The ECO Tronic EBS offers everything that you would expect
from a modern electronic brake system. And much more as
well: this is because in addition to brake control, the ECO
Tronic EBS also offers numerous additional functions. Running
gear data is ready for download at any time, vehicle usage is
recorded and documented, while clever solutions are available
for determining the ideal brake quality – with the new ECO Tronic
EBS from BPW, you can achieve sustainable optimisations in
your fl eet management.
ECO Tronic
is the name of the BPW product range
for electronic trailer components.
The fi rst product is the
special trailer-specifi c features.
ECO Tronic EBS
means BPW is the system
supplier with overall responsibility for the intelligent
trailer running gear.
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ECO Tronic EBS
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Basic functions of an EBS
Companies which want to transport goods from A to B as
safely and effi ciently as possible fi nd that an EBS is practically
essential nowadays. This is because EBS offers a whole
range of advantages compared to conventional pneumatic
brake systems: It increases safety due to shorter response
times, thereby reducing braking distances, optimises brake
performance because of improved matching and also simplifi es
installation and maintenance processes. These are practical
and commercial advantages with specifi c benefi ts, and most
commercial vehicle manufacturers and transport professionals
can no longer do without them nowadays.
In contrast to pneumatically operated brake systems, an EBS
controls the brake cylinder pressure of the disc or drum brakes
individually using electronics. The mechanical pressure applied
to the brake pedal is converted into an electrical signal and
passed on to the control unit. This uses information available
in the data network to calculate the optimum brake pressure,
ensuring that brake forces are optimally distributed throughout
the system. The EBS is connected by a trailer control module
through the CAN interface.
In addition to its straightforward braking function, EBS has driver
assistance functions such as ABS (anti-lock brake system), ALB
(automatic load-dependent braking), as well as a TRS function
(trailer roll stability, not included in the basic kit), thereby offering
additional safety.
What is more, each EBS has a pneumatic fall-back level which
is a statutory requirement for use in emergencies, and permits
conventionally controlled braking in case of an electrical fault.