Bendix® ACom® Diagnostic Software 6.

9
User Guide

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 INDEX
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

RP1210 Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

PC Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Technical Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Installing Bendix® ACom® Diagnostic Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Using Bendix ACom Diagnostic Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Bendix ACom Diagnostic Windows 6.9 ECU Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Diagnostic Trouble Code Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Wheel Speed Sensor Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Configuration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Bendix® Trailer Roll Stability Program (TRSP) Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Auxiliary Design Language (ADL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Pressures Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Sensor Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Component Test Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Modulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Bendix Trailer Roll Stability Program (TRSP) (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Installation Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Customize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Installation Test Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

ECU Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Bendix ACom Diagnostic Software 6.9 Adaptive Cruise w/Braking (ACB) . . . . . 16

ACB Data Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Bendix ACom Diagnostic Software FLC20 Camera Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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General Information The User accepts that no expectation of reliability
Bendix® ACom® diagnostics will provide the technician of any given version of Bendix ACom software to
with the capability to configure and troubleshoot Bendix be able to retrieve any specific version of data is
components. given. It is the User’s responsibility to verify the
suitability of any data retrieved by the software.
This application will support the following Bendix®
products: Depending on the product type and version, Bendix
Electronic Control Units (ECUs) may store data
• Bendix® EC-60™ electronic controller related to troubleshooting, diagnostics, service
• Bendix® EC-80™ electronic controller needs, vehicle system operating status and vehicle
• Bendix® Wingman® active cruise with braking operator inputs. No personally identifying data
(e.g. name, gender or age) is recorded. Bendix will
• Bendix™ VORAD® VS400 radar system
not access stored ECU data or share it with others
• Bendix® FLC20™ camera system except: with the consent of the vehicle owner; in
• Bendix® SafetyDirect® Processor (SDP) response to an official request by law enforcement
or other governmental agency; as part of Bendix’s
• Bendix™ SmarTire® Tire Pressure Monitoring
defense of litigation; or, as otherwise required by
System (TPMS)
law. Data that Bendix receives may also be used
• Bendix® Trailer-Link™ System for research purposes or made available to others
• Bendix® Tractor Lift Axle ABS module for research purposes, where a need is shown and
• Bendix® TABS-6™ Trailer ABS module the data is not linked to a specific vehicle or owner.
• Bendix® TABS-6™ Advanced trailer ABS module Bendix ECUs are not designed to store data
for purposes of accident reconstruction and
• Bendix® TABS-6™ Advanced MC™ trailer ABS Bendix ACom Diagnostic Software is not
module intended to retrieve data for purposes of accident
• Bendix® TABS-6™ Advanced MV™ trailer ABS reconstruction. Bendix makes no representations
module as to the accuracy of data retrieved and interpreted
• Bendix® EC-30™electronic controller from ECUs for purposes of accident reconstruction.
Bendix does not offer accident reconstruction
• Bendix® EC-17™ electronic controller
services or interpretation of stored data. Bendix
• Bendix® EC-30T™ electronic controller ECUs are not protected from fire, loss of power,
• Bendix® MC-30™ electronic controller impact, damage or other conditions that may be
sustained in a crash situation and may cause data
• Bendix® A-18™ electronic controller
to be unavailable or irretrievable.
• Bendix® Gen 4 (U1x) electronic controller
The ACOM, BENDIX, EC-60, EC-80, ESP, FLC20,
• Bendix® Gen 5 (U12 and U16) electronic controller GEN 4, GEN 5, MC-30, SAFETYDIRECT, SMART ATC,
SMARTCRUISE, SMARTIRE, TABS-6, TRAILER-
This guide, as well as the software described in it, LINK, VORAD, WINGMAN, WS-24, XVISION, YAS-60
is furnished under license and may only be used or and YAS-70X trademarks are licensed to or owned by
copied in accordance with the terms of the license. Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC. Windows,
Please contact the Bendix Tech Team for a copy of Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows Vista and
such license. Windows XP are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
PLEASE NOTE: The information provided in this States and/or other countries. Any references
manual is for informational purposes only and is in this document to CATERPILLAR, CUMMINS,
subject to change without notice and should not be DEARBORN, NEXIQ NOREGON, VOLVO, and any
construed as a guarantee by Bendix Commercial other company or trademark are solely for identification
Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix). Bendix assumes purposes. The trademarks are the property of their
no responsibility or liability for any errors or respective companies and are not affiliated with or
inaccuracies that may appear in this publication endorsing Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC.
nor within the Bendix® ACom® Diagnostic Software Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC does not
itself. The User is using the software “as-is”, represent any parts shown as products manufactured
“where-is” with no warranty implied or otherwise. or remanufactured by the companies so named herein.
At no time shall Bendix be liable to the user for any
direct, special, indirect, consequential, liquidated,
punitive, or progressive damages relative to the
use of the software hereunder.
The User is responsible to ensure that the correct
version of the Bendix ACom diagnostic software has
been selected for the controller being connected.
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RP1210 Adapters PC Hardware Requirements
® ®
The Bendix ACom Diagnostic software relies Bendix® ACom® diagnostic software will run on
on RP1210 compliant hardware adapters for Windows® Vista®, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows
communication. A list of the recommended 10 operating systems. Below are the minimum
adapters is shown below. requirements for running the application.
NOTE: Bendix ACom diagnostic software will • 1 Gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit
remain in the demo mode unless there is at least (x64) processor
one RP1210 driver installed on the computer. • 2 GB RAM
What follows is a list of supported hardware adapters • 1 GB free disk space
for the software.
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 8+
Before using this software, verify that the driver • Adobe® Acrobat (latest version recommended)
(.dll) for the adapter to be used for communications
is already loaded on the computer and is the latest • USB Communication port
version available from the adapter manufacturer. • VGA standard graphics adapter with a resolution of
• Caterpillar® CAT® Communications Adapter III 800 x 600 (minimum), 1024 x 768 recommended
• Cummins® Inline 5 • Windows compatible keyboard and mouse
• Cummins Inline 6 NOTE: Windows 95, 98 and XP operating systems
® are not supported.
• Dearborn DPA4+
The content displayed on a Bendix ACom diagnostic
• Dearborn DPA5
software screen depends on: the Electronic Control
• Dearborn Netbridge Unit (ECU) selected on the Start page; and also on the
• Dearborn PLC TestCon (may be available in a kit features enabled on the ECU. Certain features/options
with DPA4+) of the software may not be visible, since they do not
apply to the ECU being inspected.
• Nexiq® USB-Link
For extended details on the features of a particular
• Nexiq Bluetooth USB-Link
Bendix ACom diagnostic software screen, select the
• Nexiq USB-Link2 Help button located on that screen.
• Nexiq Bluetooth USB-Link2
Technical Assistance
• Nexiq WVL2
For any questions regarding setup or operation
• Nexiq PLC Converter of ACom® diagnostics please contact Bendix at
• Nexiq Universal J560 PLC Adapter 1-800-AIR-BRAKE (1-800-247-2725). See the Bendix
• Noregon® JPRO DLA+ website, www.bendix.com for periodic software
updates.
• Noregon JPRO DLA+PLC
• Noregon Trailer Diagnostics Adapter
Licensing Information
• Volvo® Vocom 88890020 BENDIX ACom diagnostic software requires an end
user license agreement, including user consent,
• Volvo Vocom 88890300 prior to installing the software on the user’s
Note: Adapters that interface using serial or parallel computer.
ports to the laptop are no longer supported.

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Installing Bendix® ACom® Using Bendix® ACom®
Diagnostic Software Diagnostic Software
When installing Bendix® ACom® diagnostic software An icon will be placed on the desktop. Double click the
it is recommended that all other programs be closed. icon or select the Bendix ACom diagnostic software
Bendix ACom diagnostic software will be installed using application from the Bendix install directory or Program
a setup wizard, during which the technician will need to group to launch the program. A Starter screen will
acknowledge various questions for the installation to appear.
continue. The starter screen has various features:
1. The desired communication adapter can be
selected by clicking the icon depicting a computer
and tractor/trailer. (See the arrow shown in Figure
4.) Selecting this icon opens up the driver selection
for the RP1210 adapter. Check the box next to the
adapter you will use, then press the green check
box to confirm.

Figure 1
The Bendix ACom diagnostic software is installed to
the default location of C:\Bendix\ACom Diagnostics.
During installation of Bendix ACom diagnostic software
6.9, several applications will be installed and several
installation windows will appear. If there are any older Figure 3
versions of Bendix ACom diagnostic software on the
computer, Bendix ACom diagnostic software will un-
install the older versions.
Bendix ACom diagnostic software 5.12 will also be
installed with the Bendix ACom Diagnostic Software
6.9.
After a period of time, a pop-up box will be displayed
indicating that the installation was successful.

Figure 4
2. The entry screen allows the technician to Start with
the Electronic Control Unit (ECU). If the technician
knows which ECU they are diagnosing, select it
from the list on the Starter screen and press the
Figure 2 Start with ECU button. See Figure 4.
Next the Setup wizard will report that the setup is
completing and allow the technician to launch the
Bendix ACom diagnostic software tool.

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3. Alternatively, the program will detect the Electronic • Bendix® TABS-6™ Advanced MV™ trailer ABS
Control Unit (ECU). The screen will indicate which module
Bendix® ECU was found and the technician can Additionally, Bendix ACom diagnostic software 5.12 is
select Launch to start Bendix® ACom® diagnostic included on the Bendix ACom 6.9 CD and will support
software. the following:
• Bendix® TABS-6™ trailer ABS module
• Bendix® EC-30™electronic controller
• Bendix® EC-17™ electronic controller
• Bendix® EC-30T™ electronic controller
• Bendix® MC-30™ electronic controller
• Bendix® A-18™ electronic controller
• Bendix® Gen 4 (U1x) electronic controller
• Bendix® Gen 5 (U12 and U16) electronic controller
If you have any questions about the operation of Bendix
ACom diagnostic software 5.12, open the Bendix ACom
diagnostic software 5.12 User Guide PDF available on
Figure 5 the Bendix web site (www.bendix.com).
4. Any ECU can be displayed in the DEMO mode Bendix® ACom® Diagnostic
by pressing the Start in demo mode button. The
Demo mode allows the technician to investigate Windows 6.9 ECU Status Screen
the program’s features without communicating with Refer to the Service Data sheet for the system being
an actual ECU. diagnosed for all cautions and warnings; certain
system changes (e.g. sensor position changes) require
approval from the Bendix Engineering team.
Bendix ACom diagnostic software opens, by default,
to the ECU status screen. This screen provides the
technician with a snap-shot of the ECU. In the System
Data field, the following information is displayed: system
name, part number, serial number, software version,
ABS configuration, odometer, whether Bendix® Trailer
Roll Stability Program (TRSP) and Auxiliary Design
Language (ADL) program is enabled or disabled.
Additionally, in the Status field, the voltage and the
number of active Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) − if
any − are displayed.
Figure 6
The following ECU controllers are supported by
Bendix® ACom® diagnostic software 6.9 on the Bendix
ACom 6.9 CD:
• Bendix® EC-60™ electronic controller
• Bendix® EC-80™ electronic controller
• Bendix® Wingman® active cruise with braking
• Bendix™ VORAD® VS400 radar system
• Bendix® FLC20™ camera system
• Bendix® Safety Direct Processor (SDP)
• Bendix™ SmarTire® Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
• Bendix® Trailer-Link™ System Figure 7

• Bendix® Tractor Lift Axle ABS module From the ECU Status screen the technician can open
the DTC screen by either double clicking on the ABS
• Bendix® TABS-6™ Advanced trailer ABS module lamp or selecting the DTC button. The technician can
• Bendix® TABS-6™ Advanced MC™ trailer ABS also open the wheel speed sensor or configuration
module screens by selecting the appropriate button.

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Control Buttons for Electronic Control Unit (ECU) • The Clear button will clear the information from
Status: tab and a pop-up box will confirm that the ECU
• The DTC button will open the DTC screen has processed the request. Click the pop-up to
acknowledge.
• The Wheels button will open the wheel speed
sensor screen • The Report button opens a screen for the
technician to generate a DTC report, additionally,
• The Config button will open the configuration screen
the technician can select to save, email or print
• The Help button will open the Help page for ECU DTC reports.
Status
• The Help button opens help page for the DTC
• The Close button will close the screen screen.
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Screen • The Close button closes the DTC screen.
The DTC screen provides the technician with active, Wheel Speed Sensor Screen
inactive and event history information. For the active
The wheel speed sensor screen allows the technician
DTC information, the screen is divided into three panes.
to spin the wheels and record the sensor output.
The first pane displays the active DTCs, the second
Additionally, there is a sensor air gap field which
pane displays troubleshooting/repair information
indicates the speed when the sensor starts registering
corresponding to the active DTC; and the third pane
speed. A lower air gap speed value (e.g. 3 to 4) indicates
displays the connector with pin-out so the technician
a properly adjusted wheel speed sensor. An air gap
can troubleshoot the active DTC. Additionally, a count
speed value higher than 5 indicates that the wheel
of the number of occurrences of the DTC, and odometer
speed sensor needs to be adjusted by installing the
readings of the first and last occurrence of the DTC and
sensor closer to the tone ring eliminating the distance
the current odometer reading are provided.
between the sensor and tone ring.

Figure 10
Control Buttons for Graph:
Figure 8
• The Start button will start the data collection.
The event history screen displays information for:
configuration change events; the history of cleared • The Stop button will stop the data collection.
events; end of line test complete, and more. • The Rewind button will rewind the data.
• The Forward button will forward the data.
• The graph display can be a line graph (default), a
bar graph, or 3D-style graph.
Control Buttons for Wheel Speed:
• The Open File button will open an existing wheel
speed file.
• The Load File button will load an existing wheel
Figure 9 speed file.
Control Buttons for DTC Screen: • The Help button will open the Help page.
• The Service button will open the Service Data sheet • The Close button will close the screen.
for the ECU.
• The Repair button will open the repair file for wheel
speed sensors only.
• The Read button will read the information from the
ECU.
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Configuration Screen Bendix® Trailer Roll Stability
The Configuration screen provides the technician with Program (TRSP) Screen
the following information: ABS configuration, Load and Note: TRSP screen will be available if the ECU supports
Sensor, TRSP (if equipped), Auxiliary Design Language TRSP. The TRSP window allows the technician to
(ADL), AUX I/O and Broadcast options. check if TRSP is enabled, the TRSP module position,
ABS Configuration ECU orientation, and the TRSP parameters.
ABS Configuration provides the technician with the
number of sensors and modulators the Electronic
Control Unit (ECU) is currently configured to expect.
Vehicle Data provides the technician with vehicle
type and the number of axles. Odometer displays
the odometer, trip and service odometer. Wheel
Parameters displays the stored tire size and tone ring Figure 13
size and single or double tire.
Auxiliary Design Language (ADL)
The ADL screen allows the technician to verify that
the ECU has auxiliary design language program for
specific operation. This screen is read only.

Figure 11
Load and Sensor Configuration
The Sensors field provides the technician with Figure 14
information on how the external load sensor (if
AUX I/O
equipped) is configured. The Bogie Load field shows
the expected weight for the rear axle − empty and fully The AUX I/O screen allows the technician to see how
loaded. The Miscellaneous field shows the wheel track the ECU’s auxiliary inputs and outputs are configured.
width and number of lift axles. The Lateral Acceleration This screen is read only.
Sensing field provides whether the sensing type is
internal or external (if equipped). The Load Sensing
field displays the sensing type (internal or external)
and the expected air bag pressures - empty and fully
loaded.

Figure 15
Broadcast
Figure 12 The Broadcast screen allows the technician to see
which J2497 and J1939 messages are (or are not)
enabled.

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 Control Buttons for Graph:
• The Start button will start the data collection
• The Stop button will stop the data collection
• The Rewind button will rewind the data
• The Forward button will forward the data
• The graph display can be a line graph (default), a
bar graph, or 3D-style
Control Buttons for Pressure Screen:
• The Open file button will open an existing pressure
Figure 16 file
Control Buttons for Configuration Screens: • The Load file button will load an existing pressure
• The Modify button will open the change screen file
• The Save button will save the configuration file of • The Help button will open the Help page
the ECU • The Close button will close the screen
• The Help button will open the HELP page Bendix® Trailer Roll Stability Program (TRSP)
• The Close button will close the screen Sensors
NOTE: The TRSP sensors will only be available if the
Pressures Screen ECU supports TRSP. The TRSP sensors allow the
The Pressures screen allows the technician to view technician to monitor the lateral acceleration sensor,
and record pressures supplied by the trailer ABS axle load and installation angle data.
system. The table below describes which pressures
are reported by supported Electronic Control Units
(ECUs). The pressures screen allows the technician to
apply the brakes and monitor the pressures.
Trailer ECU Features

TABS-6 TABS-6
TABS-6 Advanced Multi-
TABS-6
Multi- (ADV) Voltage
Pressure Advanced
Voltage Multi- (MV) Multi-
values (ADV)
(MV) Channel Channel
available (MC) (MC)
to view
Supply
No No Yes Yes
- P1
Figure 18
Control
Yes Yes Yes Yes
- P4 Control Buttons for Graph:
Delivery • The Start button will start the data collection
Yes Yes Yes Yes
- P21
• The Stop button will stop the data collection
Delivery
No No Yes Yes • The Rewind button will rewind the data
- P22
Air Bag
• The Forward button will forward the data
Yes No Yes No
- P42 • The graph display can be a line graph (default), a
bar graph or 3D-style graph
Control Buttons for TRSP Sensors:
• The Open File button will open an existing TRSP
file
• The Load File button will load an existing TRSP file
• The Help button will open the Help page
• The Close button will close the screen

Figure 17

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Sensor Calibration Component Test Screen
The Sensor Calibration page allows the Lateral The Component Test screen allows the technician
Acceleration Sensor (LAS) to be calibrated. The trailer to test various components of the system such as:
needs to be on a level surface for the calibration. wheel speed sensors; modulators; pressure sensors;
Press “Start” to begin the calibration process, use the switches; and the Bendix® Trailer Roll Stability Program
“Yes, No, or Cancel” choices to answer any questions. (TRSP) system. The Component Test screen also
Bendix® ACom® diagnostic software can be used to allows the technician to perform system tests such as:
recalibrate the lateral acceleration sensor, clear any battery voltage; ABS indicator lamp; Aux I/O; and axle
DTCs and display the actual sensor value. load.
Note: Before performing the component test, make
sure the vehicle is parked on a level and flat ground
with the wheels chocked.

Figure 20
The Component test screen supports various tests;
each tab will be populated with the tests which are
supported by the Electronic Control Unit (ECU). The
Figure 19 tabs are Sensors, Modulators, Pressures, TRSP system
Control Buttons for TRSP Sensors: (if equipped) and Miscellaneous. Select the appropriate
tab and the left side of the screen will display a list of
• The Start button starts the calibration available tests. Upon selecting the test, the right side
• The Yes button is used to acknowledge that the of the screen will show what the technician must do
technician is in agreement with the question asked before the test can run.
• The No button is used when the technician
disagrees with the question asked
• The Cancel button stops the calibration
• The Close button closes the calibration window

Figure 21
Control Buttons for Component Test:
• The Start/Next button will start the test and/or move
the technician to the next step of the test
• The Stop button will stop the test
• The Service Data button will open the service data
sheet
• The Help button will open Help
• The Close button will close the screen

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Modulators Bendix® Trailer Roll Stability
This test allows the technician to check the modulators. Program (TRSP) (If Equipped)
The test displays the number of modulators currently Note: TRSP will be available only if the ECU supports
configured in the Electronic Control Unit (ECU). To TRSP. This test will allow the technician to check
select the modulator to check, simply press the Start/ the TRSP sensor installation angle. To begin, the
Next button to start the test. Follow the instructions on technician will need to select “installation angle”, then
the screen. The program will prompt the technician press the Start/Next button to begin the test. Follow the
by asking “Did the modulator respond correctly?” The prompts to run the test. The program will prompt the
technician should respond by selecting the green check technician by asking, “Did the ECU respond correctly?”
mark button indicating “yes”, or the red circle with a line The technician must then acknowledge if the test was
button indicating “no.” successful by selecting the green check mark indicating
“yes”, or the red circle with a line indicating “no.”

Figure 22
Pressure Figure 24

This test will allow the technician to test the various Miscellaneous
pressure sensors supported by the ECU. Press This test will allow the technician to evaluate the battery
Start/Next button to start the test and follow the voltage, ABS indicator lamp, and AUX I/O functions.
instructions. The program will ask the technician, “Did The function will display the tests available which are
the ECU respond correctly?” The technician needs to supported by the ECU. The technician must select
acknowledge if the test was successful by selecting the which function(s) to check, then press the Start/Next
green check mark indicating “yes” or the red circle with button to start the test. Follow the prompts to complete
a line indicating “no.” the evaluation. The program will prompt the technician
by asking, “Did the ECU respond correctly?” The
technician must acknowledge by selecting the green
check mark indicating “yes”, or the red circle with a line
indicating “no.”

Figure 23

Figure 25

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Installation Test • Save a report in TXT or HTML format
The Installation Test is for OEMs to make end-of-line • Save a report using the Vehicle VIN as the filename
verification tests on new vehicles. The test allows • Create a folder in which to save the report (the
the technician to verify the proper installation of the program will prompt to ask for a folder and file
Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and system components. name)
NOTE: In order for the Installation Test to run, the • Select to show wheel speeds in either MPH or RPM
technician must first acknowledge the system-
• Select if you wish the test sequence to stop if the
generated warning indicating that the vehicle must be
previous test failed
parked on a level surface.
• Select if the technician needs to confirm if the
Additionally, the Bendix® ACom® diagnostic software
service brake is applied during the modulator test
Installation Test provides a check of the ABS
components with the help of technician input. Please
note that the Installation Test is intended as a tool
to assist the quality control process at the vehicle
manufacturer. However, this test must not be relied
on as the sole validation check of proper brake
system installation. The vehicle manufacturer must
ensure appropriate process controls are in place in
the manufacturing process to completely validate
the vehicle brake system prior to vehicle shipment.

Figure 27
Figure 26 Control Buttons for Customize:
Customize • The OK button is used to accept changes
The Customize screen allows the technician to • The Cancel button is used to cancel (not accept)
customize some of the features in the installation test. changes
Warning: The tests conducted must match the • The Up button moves highlighted test up the list
features of the vehicle being tested. With each • The Down button moves highlighted test down the
vehicle, it is important to confirm that the correct list
sets of features are being verified. Typically the If there are any active Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Bendix® ACom® diagnostic software will save the (DTCs) on the ECU, the installation will not run, and the
features used on the previous test, so if the software technician will be notified by a message. Active DTCs
was used on a vehicle with different features during must be corrected and cleared before the Installation
its last use, the customized features must be re- Test can be performed.
assessed and changed to match the new vehicle.
To complete any necessary changes, simply click in
the box next to a desired test name — a check mark
will appear — to request that the test be performed.
Similarly, you may uncheck boxes to skip those tests.
Mandatory tests are displayed on the screen in gray,
optional tests appear in black. Figure 28
You may use the screen to:
• Re-arrange the order of the tests

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Installation Test Requirements ECU Information
The chart below indicates which tests are available for ECU information test is a mandatory test, it must always
an Electronic Control Unit (ECU). If there is a YES next be run. It provides the technician with information
to the test name, that specific test is required in order to about how the ECU is configured.
complete the Installation Test. If there is a “NO” shown
for a test, that test is not required in order to complete
the Installation Test. If there is an “N/A” shown for a
test, this indicates that the ECU does not support that
specific test. As a result, the test will not appear in the
Installation Test list. For the wheel speed sensors, at
least one of the two sensor tests is required – indicated
by the word “ONE” in the chart. Bendix recommends
that the full sensor test be run, although the simple
sensor test is an acceptable option.
All the tests in the table below refer to Bendix® TABS-6
Advanced modules.
Bendix TABS-6 Advanced (ADV) ECU
Feature(s) Figure 29
Multi-
Voltage
Installation Configuration
TABS-6 Multi- Multi-
Advanced Channel Voltage
(MV) The Installation Configuration field displays a graphic –
(ADV) (MC) (MV)
Multi- and specifics – about the expected configuration. The
Channel
(MC) technician must verify that the components have been
installed as shown.
ECU
YES YES YES YES
Information
Installation
YES YES N/A N/A
Angle
Axle Load YES YES NO NO
S-C Sensor
ONE ONE ONE ONE
or Simple
S-D Sensor
ONE ONE ONE ONE
or Simple
S-E Sensor
N/A ONE N/A ONE
or Simple
Installation Test

S-F Sensor
N/A ONE N/A ONE
or Simple
P21
YES YES YES YES
Modulator Figure 30
P22
N/A YES N/A YES
Modulator
Pressure
YES YES YES YES
Sensor
Battery
NO NO NO NO
Voltage
ABS
Indicator NO NO NO NO
Lamp
AUX I/O NO NO NO NO
Scratch
YES YES YES YES
Pad
Additionally, tests in gray text must be performed and
tests in black text are optional.

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Axle Load Test
The Axle Load Test is mandatory for the Bendix®
TABS-6™ Advanced (ADV) Electronic Control Unit
(ECU), but not when inspecting the Bendix® TABS-6™
Multi-Voltage (MV) ECU. This test displays the detected
weight on the rear axle in pounds.

Figure 33
Installation Angle Test
The Installation Angle Test displays the vertical angle
of the mounted ECU. The vertical angle must be within
±5 degrees of vertical.

Figure 31
NOTE: The installation angle test will only be available
if the ECU supports Bendix® Trailer Roll Stability
Battery Voltage Test Program (TRSP).
The Battery Voltage Test checks the voltage measured
at the ECU, with the modulators de-energized,
energized and de-energized. The voltage operating
range is 8.0 VDC to 32.0 VDC for Bendix® TABS-6™
ADV / MV and MC controllers.

Figure 34
Sensor Tests
The Wheel Speed Sensor output is tested using the
screen shown below.
Figure 32
ABS Indicator Lamp Test
The ABS Indicator Lamp Test will illuminate and then
extinguish the ABS indicator lamp while the technician
verifies the correct operation of the dash-mounted ABS
indicator lamp.

Figure 35

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Pressure Sensor Test
The Pressure Sensor Test reads the pressures applied
to the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) through the brake
system. The number of pressure sensors supported is
dependent upon the ECU.

Figure 38

Figure 36
P21 / P22 Delivery Test
The P21/P22 Delivery Test will check that the module is
correctly plumbed to the brake chambers and test the
brake delivery air pressure. Park the vehicle on level
ground and chock the wheels. During this test, the
delivery pressure should match the control pressure.
After applying the brakes, the technician must verify
that the delivery and control pressures are the same.
Bendix® ACom® diagnostic software system will then
release the brakes and the technician must verify
that the brakes have released. The final step is for
the Bendix ACom diagnostic software to re-apply the
brakes.

Figure 37
Scratch Pad Test
The Scratch Pad Test will write information to the
ECU’s scratch pad, indicating that the installation test
has been performed.
Once the scratch pad information is written into the
ECU, the technician can select to Print or Save the
installation report for their records.

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Bendix® ACom® Diagnostic Software Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Window - ACB
6.9 Adaptive Cruise w/Braking (ACB) Sensor
Refer to the Bendix Service Data sheet for the system The DTC screen provides the technician with active,
under diagnosis for all cautions and warnings; certain stored DTC information and event history. For the active
system changes (e.g. sensor position changes) require and stored DTC information, the windows are two tabs;
approval from the Bendix Engineering team. switch between the two views by clicking on the tab.
Each page has three panes: the first pane displays the
Launch the Bendix ACom diagnostic software and DTCs; the second pane displays troubleshooting/repair
using the starter window, select Wingman Adaptive information corresponding to the DTC; and the third
Cruise with Braking (ACB) diagnostics. In cases where pane displays the connector pinout so the technician
the license key has been loaded into the Windows® can troubleshoot the active DTCs.
registry, select Wingman Data Log in the starter window
and the Wingman Data Log will be available. If the The DTC window will display the Failure Number,
license key is known, but not loaded, or the key is not Description, Frequency Counter (number of
known, contact the Bendix Tech Team at 1-800-AIR- occurrences the fault), Odometer, Vehicle Speed,
BRAKE (1-800-247-2725), option 2, for assistance. Engine Hours and Date/Time.
NOTE: The information displayed in the DTC window
ACB Status - ACB Sensor
will vary depending on the radar type.
The ACB Data Log selection takes the technician, by
default, to the ACB status screen. This screen provides
information about the system. The System Data
field displays: model, software version, software part
number, radar part number, serial number, and radar
type. In the System Status field, the number of active
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) will be displayed.

Figure 40
The event history window displays information about
various non-fault events.

Figure 39
Control Buttons for ACB Status:
• The DTC button will open the DTC window Figure 41
• The Config button will open the Configuration
window
• The Help button will open the Help page for ACB
Status
• The Close button will close the window

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Control Buttons for DTC window:
• The Read button will refresh the DTC information
from the Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
• The Clear button will clear the information from the
tab
• The Report button opens a page to allow the
technician to input data about the ECU and then
allows the technician to save, email or print a DTC
report
• The Service button opens the service data
• The Help button opens help page for DTC
• The Close button will close the window
Configuration Window – ACB
The Configuration Window is used to display ACB
sensor configuration information including the mounting
offset, stationary object warning, alignment value and
following distance setting configuration number.
ACB Sensor Configuration Mounting Offset Figure 42
The ACB Sensor mounting offset provides the
Following Distance Settings
horizontal offset relative to the vehicle’s longitudinal
axis. A positive value indicates an offset to the left of the The Following Distance/alerts configuration number is a
vehicle’s longitudinal axis (driver’s side) and a negative numeric value that represents the current configuration
value indicates an offset to the right of the vehicle’s of the ACB sensor following distance setting and alerts.
longitudinal axis (passenger side). The offset range Control Buttons for Configuration:
is ± 500 mm (19.69 inches). The physical mounting
• The Modify button will open the change window,
location of the sensor cannot exceed ± 500 mm.
allowing the technician to reset the alignment value
Changes to the sensor location from the OEM-installed
to zero and change the alert following distance
position requires Bendix Engineering approval.
configuration number. Additionally, the technician
Stationary Object Warning is permitted to save or load the ACB sensor
The Stationary Object Warning field provides the configuration file.
technician with an audible alert for stationary objects • The Help button will open the HELP page
within the vehicle path. Stationary object warnings will
• The Close button will close the window
be enabled (ON) or disabled (OFF).
Alignment Value
The ACB sensor alignment value provides the angle
calculated by the system that the sensor is found to be
pointed (laterally) away from the vehicle’s longitudinal
axis.
The smaller the alignment angle, the better forward
vehicle tracking performance. A positive value indicates
that the sensor is currently aimed to the right side of the
vehicle’s longitudinal axis (passenger side). A negative
value indicates the sensor is currently aimed to the left
side of the vehicle’s longitudinal axis (driver’s side). Figure 43
The acceptable alignment range is ± 1.4 degrees, but Control Buttons for Change Configuration:
if the alignment value is greater than ±0.8 degrees, it • The Write button writes the configuration changes
is recommended to adjust the sensors aim. See the to the ACB sensor
ACB Service Data Sheet for full details of the sensor
adjustment procedures. • The Save File button saves the configuration file of
the ACB sensor
• The Load File button loads the configuration file of
the ACB sensor
• The Help button will open the HELP page
• The Close button will close the window

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ACB Data Log Next the technician should select: Print; Print Preview;
The Wingman® Data Log on the Bendix® ACom® Email to Bendix; or, Save the report. If the technician
diagnostic software starter window allows the technician chooses to save the report, a dialogue box opens
to create an ACB data log report or clear the resettable allowing them to choose the file location.
data log file.

Figure 46
Clear Resettable Data Log
Figure 44 When Clear Resettable Data Log is chosen, a dialogue
box will open and request that the technician confirm
Creating Data Log Report
the resettable data log file is to be cleared. Next, a
When the technician selects Create Data Log Report, a dialogue box will open asking the technician if they
dialogue box will open, requesting the mileage and the want to save the resettable data log before clearing it.
Vehicle VIN. Input the information and select Continue.
If the technician selects “Yes”, a dialogue box will
open asking the technician to input the mileage and
Vehicle VIN. A Data Log Report will be created and
the technician will be asked if they want to: Print; Print
Preview; Email to Bendix; or Save.
If the technician selects “No” to saving the report before
it is cleared, or after the report is created, Bendix®
ACom® diagnostic software system will clear the
Resettable Data Log.

Figure 45

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Bendix® ACom® Diagnostic Software Next, the technician should select “Read.” A camera
FLC20 Camera Snapshot snapshot is taken (5 minutes approximately).
The Camera Snapshot feature on the Bendix ACom
diagnostic software FLC20 menu allows the technician
to troubleshoot a camera by viewing a test image from
the camera.

Figure 47
When the technician selects Snapshot from the menu,
the Snapshot window will appear.
Figure 49
The technician can save the image using Export.
Control Buttons for Snapshot:
• The Read button reads the snapshot image of the
camera
• The Export button saves the snapshot image of the
camera
Figure 48 • The Help button will open the HELP page
• The Close button will close the window

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