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BENDIX
ACOM
DIAGNOSTICS SOFTWARE
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Bendix
ACom
Diagnostics is a PC-based software
program. This software provides the technician with
access to all the available braking system ECU diagnostic
information and confi guration capability.
STARTING BENDIX
ACom
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Diagnostics can be started from the desktop
shortcut, or from the main Windows
Programs-Bendix-ACom
begin, the technician selects "ACB" from the Starter screen,
then "Start with ECU" from the Diagnostic Control panel.
NOTE: When using ACom
Data Log is run, the service technician will be asked
to select the communication adapter for both ACB and
EC-60
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controllers. While both controllers will use the
same physical adapter, the technician will need to indicate
which communication protocol to use for each. Once a
successful connection has been made, these steps will
no longer be necessary.
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Bendix
ACom
Diagnostics can be started from the
desktop shortcut, or from Start-Programs-Bendix-ACom
Diagnostics. See Figure 7.
The "Bendix
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ACom
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Diagnostic Software for ABS User
Guide 6.3" is available online at the "ABS Software" link
under "Services and Support" on the Bendix.com home
page and should be used as a reference to all functions
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of the Bendix ACom
service tool.
The technician begins by selecting "ACB" from the Starter
screen, then the "Start with ECU" from the Diagnostic
Control panel. See Figure 7. The software version is
shown.
In general, the protocol for ACB is described as CAN or
CAN 250. The EC-60
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controller protocol will be described
as J1708. The software version of Bendix
is found on the "ACB Status" tab.
R E A D I N G B E N D I X
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) VIA
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BENDIX ACOM
SOFTWARE
Diagnostic Trouble Codes, or DTCs, can be read from
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Bendix
Wingman
ACB, by following the instructions for
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starting ACom
software on the starter screen.
Selecting "ACB" from the Starter screen, then "Start with
ECU". Click "DTC" to show the Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
See Figure 8. See Table 6 for a complete listing of DTCs
and troubleshooting information.
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ACOM
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DIAGNOSTICS
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screen with "Start-
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Diagnostics." See Figure 7. To
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software for the fi rst time the
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Wingman
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W I N G M A N
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CLEARING BENDIX
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC)
This procedure must be used when troubleshooting the
Diagnostic Trouble Codes shown in Table 6.
Clear the Wingman
using the Bendix
button located on the Read / Clear Fault codes screen.
Using ignition power only, power off the vehicle for at least
15 seconds.
Without using any external power source, cycle the ignition
switch by powering off for at least 15 seconds. Next start
the engine and idle for at least 15 seconds.
Drive the vehicle and engage the cruise control to verify
proper operation.
If the error returns, call Bendix at 1-800-AIR-BRAKE for
assistance.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC)
Table 6 shows a list of Diagnostic Trouble Codes generated
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by Bendix
Wingman
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ACom
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software. Items in ALL CAPS direct you to the
service procedures in this manual to repair the condition
described.
DETERMINE BENDIX WINGMAN
SOFTWARE VERSION
Check Wingman
software version number, Bendix
higher must be used. From the main menu of ACom
software, the technician highlights ACB, then clicks "Start
with ECU". See Figures 7 and 8. The ACB Status screen
will appear. Clicking "Confi g" will display the key system
indicators. See Figure 6 for ACom
information. Note that ACom
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ACB
used for troubleshooting Bendix
systems.
A C B
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WINGMAN
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ACB Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)
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ACom
service tool. Click the "Clear"
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ACB that can be read using Bendix
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ACB key system indicators such as
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ACom
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software confi guration
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diagnostic software is also
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ESP
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ACB
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ACB
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version 6.3 or
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, ATC and ABS
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