BENDIX GEN 4 GEN 5 ABS User's Guide

ACom™ DiagnosticsDiagnostic Software for ABSUser Guide 5.9© 1996-2008 Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, a member of the Knorr-Bremse Group.All Ri

10AntilockThe antilock section displays the current number of sensors and modulators of the system. Figure 18Additional Axle for Trailer The additiona

11Confi guration DiagramThe diagram will refl ect the typical ABS installation for the confi guration read from the ABS ECU. Figure 27Control ButtonsModi

12Brake / EngineFor optimal ATC performance, both engine and brake control methods are recommended. Engine control is automatically activated to cont

13Control ButtonsStart Begins calibrationStop Stops calibrationYes Acknowledges condition needed to continueNo Allows condition to be metCancel Stops

14Viewing Saved DataThe user is able to view saved data at a later time by pressing the “Open File” button. Once the open fi le button has been presse

15TractorConfi g 4S/4M 6S/4M 6S/6MLeft Str XXXRight Str XXXLeft Drv XXXRight Drv XXXLeft Add XRight Add XAdditional components supported under the modu

16ESP TestsThe purpose of the ESP tests is to verify the operation of various ESP components. Steering angle checks the output of sensor versus the m

17Figure 54Installation TestNOTE: The installation test is for reference only; it does not replace the need for an automated end of line test process

18Figure 58Sensor Sequence TestThis test verifi es the correct installation of the wheel speed sensors. The tractor and trailer sensor sequence test a

19Figure 63Indicator Lamp TestThis test shall verify the wiring of the lamp and the ABS ECU’s ability to illuminate the lamp. The tester is asked to

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20Steering Angle Sensor TestThis test is available only if the ABS ECU is an Advanced EC-60™. The test verifi es the operation of the steering angle se

21Diagnostic Switch Figure 74Off Road Switch Figure 75Deep Mud / Snow Switch Figure 76Stop (Brake) Lamp Switch Figure 77Hill Start Aid Switch – If Hil

22Scratch PadThe tester is requested to input data into the fi elds displayed on the screen. This data will be stored in a fi le for use by the program

23and writing to a specifi ed area of memory in the ABS ECU. This allows information to be stored for OEM manufacturing data and fl eet service managem

24 Known Issues with ACom™ Operation• Hot keys do not work with program. • Older models of the EC-30T™ ECU may not support scratch pad. If user is

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4BENDIX MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFT-WARE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTI

5MODIFICATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTSIf the Licensee, or any of its offi cers, agents or employees modifi es or devise any improvements in the Software or Doc

6Figure 6Install program displays that the program has been installed on the computer. Figure 7Uninstall ACom™ DiagnosticsIf there is a need to uninst

7The following information is provided regarding the ABS ECU on the status screen:ECU InformationInformation DisplayedExplanation of informationModelA

8Diagnostic Trouble Code ScreenThe diagnostic trouble code window has three main parts: active diagnostic trouble codes, inactive or memorized diagnos

9Figure 13When engine hours are available, the time stamp will be displayed (displayed hhhh:mm, h=hours and m=minutes) for a tractor or the odometer f