J1708/J1587 Diagnostic Link; Auxiliary I/O; Abs Flex Program; Customer Scratch Pad - BENDIX TABS-6 TRAILER ABS MODULE Manual

Tank (Nipple) Mounted
The BR9235 MRV can be tank-mounted using a schedule
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80 (heavy gauge steel) 3/4" NPT nipple directly between
the trailer supply tank and the supply port. A tank with a
reinforced port must be used.
Bracket (Chassis) Mounted
The BR9235 MRV provides an option with a bracket
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for frame mounting directly to the trailer frame rail or
crossmember. It is recommended to use two Grade 5,
3/8-16 bolts, torqued to 180 – 220 in-lbs.
J708/J587 DIAGNOSTIC LINK
The Premium TABS-6 module provides a J1708/J1587
diagnostic link with data and power to communicate with
the vehicle and various diagnostic tools. Diagnostics,
testing, configuration, data transfer and other functions can
be performed using this link. Diagnostic tools such as the
MPSI Pro-Link device and Bendix
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Software (version 4.0 and higher) support the TABS-6
Module.
Ignition power must be provided to the TABS-6 module for
the diagnostic link to be active.

AUXILIARY I/O

The Standard module provides for one auxiliary I/O
function.
The Premium module provides for up to five auxiliary
functions and one additional ground. See Chart 3, below.
Bendix ACOM Diagnostic Software (version 4.0 and
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higher) supports the configuration of the TABS-6 module
auxiliary I/O's.
Name ECU
AUX Standard
AUX1 Premium
AUX2 Premium
AUX3 Premium
AUX4 Premium
AUX5 Premium
AUX6 Premium
CHART 3 – AUxILIARY I/OS And dEFAULT FUnCTIOnS
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ACOM Diagnostic
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ECU Pin Auxiliary Functions
• High-Side Driver... or Digital Input...
C
16 • High-Side Driver... or Digital Input
10 • High-Side Driver... or Digital Input
15 • High-Side Driver... or Digital Input
9 • High-Side Driver... or Digital Input
4 • Low-Side Driver... or Analog Input
3 • High-Side Driver... or Digital Input
ABS FLEX PROGRAM
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The ABS Flex program uses Auxiliary Design Language
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(ADL) to allow customized auxiliary functions to be carried
out by the TABS-6 module. Programs developed in the ABS
Flex program may be downloaded at the production line or
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in the field to control non-braking functions of the trailer.
For example, ABS Flex
communicate the status of: tire inflation and/or temperature;
reefer temperature; load presence; slider pin position;
lift axle position; proximity/reverse alarm; and vehicle
weight.
ABS Flex programs monitor the auxiliary I/Os and/or the
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SAE J1587 diagnostics and SAE J2497 PLC data links.
Contact your Bendix Account Manager to discuss an ABS
Flex program for your vehicle(s).
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CUSTOMER SCRATCH PAD

The TABS-6 module has a Customer Scratch Pad feature
which allows the customer, or end-user, to store up to 756
bytes of information. This information can then be read
using the Bendix ACOM
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4.0 and higher).
If additional scratch pad space is needed, this storage
space can be expanded to 1K (1,008 bytes total of data).
Contact Bendix for further details.

POwER-UP SEQUENCE

At power-up, the TABS-6 module performs a series of self-
checks that can assist a technician to determine the ABS
system status and configuration.
or • Analog Input
program can potentially
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Diagnostic Software (version
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Default Function
None
Modulator 3 (MOD3)
Hold Solenoid
Modulator 3 (MOD3)
Release Solenoid
Modulator 2 (MOD2)
Hold Solenoid
Modulator 2 (MOD2)
Release Solenoid
Modulator 3 (MOD3)
Common
J1587 Diagnostic Power