BENDIX EC-13 TRAILER ANTILOCK CONTROL Manual

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Bendix EC-13
MOUNTING HOLES (4)
DIAGNOSTIC
WINDOW
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FIGURE 1 - EC-13 TRAILER ANTILOCK CONTROLLER
DESCRIPTION
GENERAL
Bendix trailer antilock systems utilizing the EC-13
electronic controller assembly provide AXLE braking control
for trailers. By controlling "wheel lock-up" during aggressive
braking, the trailer retains a high degree of stability and
steerability while braking, and vehicle stopping distance
may be reduced.
In order to provide AXLE control antilock, the EC-13
controller is used in combination with the following
components;
- Four, individual wheel speed sensors
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- Two M-12R remote mount modulator-relay valves
or a combination of one M-12
modulator
PHYSICAL
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The EC-13 controller assembly electronics, which regulate
the function of the antilock system, are contained in a die
cast aluminum housing and are environmentally protected
by silicone encapsulation. The metal housing, coupled with
the design of the digital electronics, is intended to provide
a high degree of protection from radio and electromagnetic
interference.
Trailer AntiLock Controller Assembly
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EC-13
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Trailer AntiLock Controller
A diagnostics display window with 9 light emitting diodes
(LEDs) and a magnetically actuated reset switch is
incorporated in the housing for troubleshooting and
diagnostic purposes.
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A single electrical connector is currently used on the
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EC-13 controller, for connection to the antilock system
components; a 30 pin, Packard Electric, 150 series "Metri-
pack."
MOUNTING
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The EC-13 ™
frame member or can be mounted directly on a modulator-
relay valve assembly, such as the Bendix
(reference SD-13-4772). When the EC-13
mounted on a modulator assembly the resulting assembly
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receives a different designation. For example when the
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EC-13 antilock controller is mounted on the M-12
modulator the resulting assembly (i.e.; EC-13
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plus M-12
controller (see Figure 3). When the EC-13
bracket mounted to a frame member, and not mounted
on the modulator, an M-12R
M-12R ™ modulator is identical to the M-12
has remote mounting capabilities (see Figure 6).
30 PIN WIRE HARNESS
CONNECTOR
controller can be remote bracket mounted to a
modulator) is known as a MC-13
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modulator is used. The
® M-12 ™ modulator
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controller is
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™ controller
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modulator
™ controller is
™ modulator but
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