Bendix abs diagnostic software, Read/write (scratchpad) function, Nexiq (mpsi) bendix cartridge – Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems EC-30 ABS/ATC CONTROLLER 2/08 User Manual
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BENDIX ABS DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE
Bendix ABS Diagnostic Software is a RP-1210 compliant
PC-based program that provides technicians with the
highest level of diagnostic information and control of the
EC-30
™
controller. See fi gure 12. It can also be used
to diagnose the EC-15
™
, EC-16
™
, EC-17
™
and MC-30
™
controllers (Trailer) ABS units. With Bendix ABS Diagnostic
Software, the technician can perform the following:
- Full ABS / ATC diagnostics
- Confi guration (ABS, ATC, and more)
- Transfer data
- Perform system and component tests
- Update EC-30
™
controller software versions (new features)
- Save and print information
When diagnosing the EC-30
™
controller using a personal
computer and the Bendix ABS Diagnostic Software, the
computer’s serial or parallel port can be connected to the
vehicle’s diagnostic connector (J1708/J1587 or J1939)
through an RP-1210 compliant communication link.
READ/WRITE (SCRATCHPAD) FUNCTION
Using the Bendix ABS diagnostic software, OEM and fl eet
service records can be permanently stored in the EC-30
™
controller. Data contained in the OEM scratchpad area is
protected by a special password and can not be revised in
the fi eld. Technician and date information must be entered
prior to the fl eet scratchpad being updated. Some earlier
revisions of the EC-30
™
controller do not support the read/
write function.
For more information on the Bendix ABS Diagnostic
Software program, or RP-1210 compliant tools, contact
Bendix or refer to your local authorized Bendix dealer.
NEXIQ (MPSI) BENDIX CARTRIDGE
NEXIQ provides a Bendix cartridge for use with the
Pro-Link tool. It can also be used to diagnose the EC-15
™
,
EC-16
™
, EC-17
™
and MC-30
™
controller (Trailer) ABS
units. See fi gure 13. For more information on the Bendix
diagnostic cartridge from NEXIQ, contact Bendix or refer
to your local authorized Bendix dealer. For information on
the PLC diagnostic tool, see SD-13-4834.
CONTACTING BENDIX
Bendix.com
The Bendix on-line troubleshooting guide for the
EC-30
™
controller will help you determine the cause of
any conditions that may be preventing 100% performance
of your braking system. For additional troubleshooting
information on the EC-30
™
controller, please refer to our
literature request section.
The Bendix on-line contacts guide will make it easy for you to
fi nd the Bendix contacts you need. From this page, you can
navigate to technical support contacts, service engineers,
Bendix account managers, international contacts and more.
Bendix.com is your complete Bendix resource.
Bendix Technical Assistance Team
For direct personal technical support, call the Bendix
technical assistance team at 1-800-AIR-BRAKE (1-800-247-
2725), Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. EST,
and follow the instructions in the recorded message.
Or, you may e-mail the Bendix technical assistance team
at: [email protected].
FIGURE 13 - NEXIQ (MPSI) PRO-LINK TOOL
PDM (RP-1210)
Parallel or
Serial Cable
J1708/J1587
or J1939
FIGURE 12 - BENDIX ABS DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE
PC Card MPSI
Part Number
801013
Pro-Link
Heavy Duty
Multi Protocol
Cartridge
Lap Top
Computer