Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems TABS-6 ADVANCED SINGLE CHANNEL User Manual
Bendix, Tabs‑6, Advanced single‑channel trailer abs module

1
Bendix
®
TABS‑6
™
Advanced Single‑Channel Trailer ABS Module
1. INTRODUCTION
The Bendix
®
TABS‑6
™
Adv module is an integrated single‑
channel (2S/1M) trailer service brake module controller for
air‑braked heavy‑duty semi‑trailers that features Bendix
®
Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Bendix
®
Trailer Roll Stability
Program (TRSP
®
).
Installed on semi‑trailers, the module acts as a relay valve
during normal braking, but during ABS events it will intervene
to help maintain vehicle stability and minimize stopping
distance by preventing wheel lock‑up. The Bendix TRSP
monitors the trailer’s motion and reduces the risk of roll overs
by automatically applying the brakes when a risk of roll over
is detected.
This module features:
● A modular design with an integrated Electronic Control Unit
(ECU); pressure sensors; a lateral acceleration sensor; and
Modulator Relay Valve (MRV) — eliminating external pigtail
harnesses for these components.
● An operating voltage range of 8 - 32 volts.
● Optional mounting to the service reservoir or to the chassis,
without additional brackets.
● An electronic odometer with trip counters & service interval
options.
● A scratch-pad feature with up to 1,008 bytes of freely
definable read/write text space available for customer use.
Section TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‑2
2. Safe Maintenance Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
3. Antilock Brake System (ABS) Operation . . . . . . .3
4. Trailer Roll Stability Program (TRSP) Operation 4
5. Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‑6
6. Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
7. Pigtail Wiring Harnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
8. ABS Indicator Lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
9. Bendix
®
WS‑24
™
Wheel Speed Sensors . . . . . . .8
10. SAE J2497 (PLC) Diagnostic Link . . . . . . . . . . .9
11. SAE J1939 (CAN) Diagnostic Link . . . . . . . . . . .9
12. Auxiliary I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
13. Bendix
®
ABS Flex
™
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
14. Customer Scratch Pad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
15. Power-Up Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
16. Odometer Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
17. Non-Standard Tire Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
18. Diagnostic Trouble Code Detection . . . . . . . . . . 11
19. Partial ABS Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
20. Blink Code Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11‑12
21. Auxiliary Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
22. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). . . . . . . . 13-19
Troubleshooting Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-40
SD
‑13
‑47671
FIGURE 1 - TABS-6 AdvAnced Single-chAnnel module (TABS-6 Adv) pluS view of connecTor
3/4" NPT Supply Port
with Integral Filter
Through-holes for Frame
(Chassis) Mounting
ECU Cover
(Sealed)
ECU Connector
Cover
(Removable)
Four (4) 3/8" NPT
Delivery Ports
(To Brake Chambers)
3/8" NPT Control Port
with Integral Filter
Integrated
Modulator
Relay Valve
To Remove Cover Slide
Lock Tab
18-Pin Connector
Wheel Speed
Sensor
Connectors
ECU Part Number
Label
(See Page 34)
3/8" NPT Load Port
(Air Suspension)