ACom™ Diagnostics

Diagnostic Software for ABS

User Guide 6.3

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

RP1210 adapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

PC hardware requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Technical Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Licensing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Installing ACom™ Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Using ACom™ Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

ACom™ Diagnostics Windows 6.3 . . . . . . . . . . . 5

ECU Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Diagnostic Trouble Code Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Wheel Speed Sensor Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Configuration Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Pressure Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

TRSP Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Component Test Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Installation Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

ACom Diagnostics 6.3 Adaptive Cruise

with Braking (ACB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Using ACom Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

ACB, Status-ACB Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Diagnostic Trouble Code Window-ACB Sensor . . . . 13

ACB Sensor Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

ACB Data Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Known Issues with

ACom™ Diagnostics 6.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows Vista and • Bendix – Brake Link Adapter
Windows XP are either registered trademarks or • IC3Com Interface
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United • IC4Com USB Interface
States and/or other countries. • EZTech Link (Wireless)
This guide, as well as the software described in it, • Navcom
is furnished under license and may only be used or • Eaton – MD 100
copied in accordance with the terms of the license. • Movimento Puma 2
Please contact the Bendix Tech Team for a copy of • Volvo/Mack 88890020
such license. Known Issues with RP1210 adapters
The information provided in this manual is for • Tool does not support two adapters connected at
informational purposes only and is subject to change the same time.
without notice and should not be construed as a • Noregon PLC - 1708 Adapter does not support
guarantee by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems serial to USB adapter connection.
LLC (“Bendix”). Bendix assumes no responsibility • Dearborn DPA3 and DPA4 CAN communication
or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may issues when using slower computers.
appear in this publication nor within the software
itself. User is using the software “as-is”, “where-is” • Noregon PLC/J1708 and Brake Link do not support
with no warranty implied or otherwise. At no time serial to USB adapter connection.
shall Bendix be liable to user for any direct, special, • Noregon DLA CAN communication issues with
indirect, consequential, liquidated, punitive, or serial DLA.
progressive damages relative to the use of the • Communication issues with Nexiq PDM - technician
software hereunder. may need to close the program and restart.
General Information PC hardware requirements
ACom™ diagnostics will provide the technician with the ACom™ diagnostic software will run on Windows NT,
capability to view and repair ABS component diagnostic 2000, XP, and Vista operating systems. Below are the
trouble codes, monitor wheel speeds, display and edit minimum requirements for running the application.
configuration of ABS ECU, self-configure ABS ECU, and
• Intel PIV processor or compatible, 2 GHz
test ABS components. Additionally, ACom diagnostics
will support Adaptive Cruise with Braking (ACB). • 512 MB RAM
• 400 MB free disk space
This application will support the Bendix® EC-60™, • Microsoft Internet Explorer
Bendix® EC-17, Bendix® EC-30™, Gen 4, Gen 5 (U12
and U16), ABS 2X, Bendix® TABS-6, Bendix® TABS-6 • Adobe Acrobat
ADV, Bendix® TABS-6 ADV MC™, Bendix® EC-30T™, • Communication port (serial, parallel, or USB
A-18 ABS ECUs and ACB. depending on RP1210 adapter)
• VGA standard graphics adapter, 800 x 600 resolution
The application requires the usage of an RP1210 (1024 x 768 primary usage)
compliant adapter. A list of the recommended adapters
• Windows compatible keyboard and mouse
is shown below.
NOTE: Tool does not support Windows 95 and 98
RP1210 adapters
operating systems.
ACom™ Diagnostics relies on RP1210 compliant
hardware adapters for communication. Technical Assistance
For any questions regarding setup or operation
NOTE: ACom™ Diagnostics will remain in the demo
of ACom™ diagnostics please contact Bendix at
mode unless there is at least one RP1210 driver
1-800-AIR-BRAKE (1-800-247-2725).
installed on the computer.
Additionally, monitor the Bendix website, www.bendix.
The following are a list of supported hardware adapters
com for updates to the software.
for the software. Verify that the driver (.dll) for the
adapter to be used for communications is loaded on Licensing Information
the computer. BENDIX® “ACom™ diagnostic software” requires
• Nexiq – Parallel Data Module (PDM)/USB Adapter an end user license agreement which the user
Parallel Data Module (PDM) will need to agree to prior to the software being
• Nexiq – USB Link (USB) installed on the user’s computer.
• Nexiq – Wireless Vehicle Link (WVL)
• Noregon – PLC-1708 Adapter
• Noregon – Data Link Adapter USB
• Noregon – Data Link Adapter + PLC
• Dearborn – Adapter III and DPA 4+ USB
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Installing ACom™ Diagnostics
When installing ACom™ Diagnostics it is recommended
that all other programs be closed prior to running the
installation.
ACom™ Diagnostics will be installed using a setup
wizard, through which the technician will need to
acknowledge various questions for the installation to
continue.

Figure 4
The starter screen has various features:
1. Communication adapter can be selected by clicking
on the icon displaying a computer and tractor/trailer.
Selecting this icon opens up the driver selection for
the RP1210 adapter.

Figure 1
™
ACom Diagnostics will be installed to the default
location of
C:\Bendix\ACom Diagnostics.
If there are any older versions of ACom™ Diagnostics
on the computer ACom™ Diagnostics will un-install the
older versions. ACom™ Diagnostics 5.10 will also be
installed with the ACom™ Diagnostics 6.3.
A pop-up box will display indicating that the installation
was successful. Figure 5
2. The starter allows the technician to Start with
ECU, if the technician knows which ECU they are
diagnosing.
3. Detect the ECU in which the ACom™ Diagnostics
will detect which ECU is on the vehicle. The screen
Figure 2 will indicate which ECU it found and the technician
Next the Setup wizard will display that the setup is can select Launch to start ACom™ Diagnostics.
completing and allow the technician to launch ACom™
Diagnostics.

Figure 6
4. Any ECU can be displayed in the DEMO mode.

Figure 3
5. The option icon allows a data log function.

Using ACom™ Diagnostics

An ACom™ Diagnostics icon will be placed on the
desktop. The technician needs to double click it to
launch ACom™ Diagnostics. When ACom™ Diagnostics
is started a Starter screen will appear.

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 Control Buttons for ECU Status
DTCs will open the DTC screen
Wheels will open the wheel speed sensor screen
Config will open the configuration screen
Help will open the Help page for ECU Status
Close will close the screen
Diagnostic Trouble Code Screen
The DTC screen provides the technician with active,
inactive and event history information.
For the active DTC information the screen is divided
Figure 7 into three panes. The first pane displays the active
The following ABS ECU controllers are supported by DTCs, the second pane displays troubleshooting /
diagnostic software on the ACom 6.3 CD. The following repair information corresponding to the active DTC
are supported by ACom 6.3: and the third pane displays the connector with pin out
so the technician can troubleshoot the active DTC.
Bendix® TABS-6 ADV, TABS-6 ADV MC, TABS-6 MV,
Additionally, occurrence count and odometer readings
and TABS-6 MV MC controllers plus ACB.
of the first and last occurrence of the DTC and the
Additionally ACom™ diagnostic software 5.10 is included current odometer reading is provided.
on the ACom™ 6.3 CD and the 5.10 will support the
following:
Bendix® EC-60™, Bendix® EC-17™, Bendix® EC-30™,
Gen 4™, Gen 5™(U12 and U16), ABS 2X®, TABS-6™,
EC-30T™ and A-18™ controllers.
If you have any questions about the operation of
ACom™ Diagnostics 5.10, open the ACom Diagnostics
5.10 User Guide.
ACom™ Diagnostic Windows 6.3 screen
ECU Status Screen
ACom™ Diagnostics defaults to opening the ECU Figure 9
status screen. This screen provides the technician with The inactive DTC screen displays a list of DTCs which
a snap shot of the electronic control unit (ECU). Under have not been cleared by a diagnostic tool or power
system data the following information is displayed: cycle. Again the screen displays the occurrence count
system name, part number, serial number, software and odometer of the first and last occurrence of the
version, ABS configuration, odometer, TRSP enabled DTC.
or disabled and ADL program. Additionally, under
status the voltage and the number of active DTCs
(Diagnostic Trouble Codes) (if any) are displayed.

Figure 10

Figure 8
The event history screen displays information such as
configuration changes, clear event history, end of line
From the ECU Status screen the technician can open test complete, etc.
the DTC screen by either double clicking on the ABS
lamp or selecting the DTC button. The technician can
also open the wheel speed sensor or configuration
screens by selecting the appropriate button.

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 Plus the graph type can be bar graph, line graph which
is the default or 3D.
Control Buttons for Wheel Speed
Open file will open an existing wheel speed file
Load file will load an existing wheel speed file
Help will open Help page
Close will close screen
Configuration Screen
The configuration screen provides the technician with
Figure 11
the following information: ABS configuration, Load
Control Buttons for DTC screen and Sensor, TRSP (if equipped), ADL, AUX I/O and
Service button will open the Service Data sheet for the Broadcast options.
ECU. ABS Configuration
Repair button will open the repair file for wheel speed ABS configuration provides the technician with
sensors only. the number of sensors and modulators the ECU is
Read button will read the information from the ECU. configured for. Vehicle data provides the technician
with vehicle type, number of axles, and ECU orientation.
Clear will clear the information from tab and a pop-
Odometer displays the odometer, trip and service
up box will confirm that the ECU has processed the
odometer. Tire size [RPM] / Tone ring displays the tire
request. Click the pop-up to acknowledge.
size and tone ring size.
Report opens a screen for the technician to input data
regarding the ECU. Additionally, the technician can
select to save, email or print DTC reports.
Help opens help page for DTC.
Close will close the screen.
Wheel Speed Sensor Screen
The wheel speed sensor screen allows the technician
to spin the wheels and record the sensor output.
Additionally, there is a sensor air gap which indicates the Figure 13
speed when the sensor starts receiving speed. A lower
Load and Sensor Configuration
air gap speed value (i.e. 3 to 4) indicates a properly
adjusted wheel speed sensor. An air gap speed value The load and sensor configuration provides the
higher than 5 indicates that the wheel speed sensor technician with how the external sensor (if equipped)
needs to be adjusted by pushing the sensor in so that it is configured, bogie load provides weight for the rear
touches the tone ring eliminating the distance between axle empty and fully loaded, miscellaneous wheel
the sensor and tone ring. track width and number of lift axles, lateral acceleration
sensing (if equipped) provides whether the sensing
type is internal or external and if the load sensing is
either internal or external.

Figure 12 Figure 14
Control buttons for graph:
Start will start the data collection
Stop will stop the data collection
Rewind will rewind the data
Forward will forward the data

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TRSP Control Buttons for Configuration
Note: TRSP will be available if the ECU supports TRSP. Modify will open change screen
The TRSP window allows the technician to check if Save will save the configuration file of ECU
TRSP is enabled, the TRSP module position, and the
TRSP parameters. Help will open the HELP page
Close will close the screen
Pressure Screen
The pressure screen allows the technician to view and
record pressures. The table below describes which
pressures are supported by each ECU.
TABS-6- TABS-6- TABS-6- TABS-6-
Pressure
ADV MV ADV MC MV MC
Supply
No No Yes Yes
Figure 15 - P1
Control
ADL Yes Yes Yes Yes
- P4
The ADL screen allows the technician to verify that Delivery-
the ECU has auxiliary design language program for Yes Yes Yes Yes
P21
specific operation. This screen is read only.
Delivery-
No No Yes Yes
P22
Air Bag -
Yes No Yes No
P42

The pressure screen allows the technician to apply the

brakes and monitor the pressures.

Figure 16
AUX I/O
The AUX I/O screen allows the technician to see how
the auxiliary inputs and outputs are configured on the
ECU. This screen is read only.

Figure 19
Control buttons for graph:
Start will start the data collection
Stop will stop the data collection
Rewind will rewind the data
Forward will forward the data
Figure 17 Plus the graph type can be bar graph, line graph which
Broadcast is the default or 3D.
The Broadcast screen allows the technician to see Control Buttons for Pressures
which J2497 and J1939 messages are enabled or not. Open file will open an existing pressure file
Load file will load an existing pressure file
Help will open Help page
Close will close screen

Figure 18

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Trailer Roll Stability System (TRSP) Sensors Control Buttons for Sensor Calibration:
NOTE: The TRSP sensors will only be available if the Start - Starts calibration
ECU supports TRSP.
Yes - Acknowledges that the technician is in agreement
The TRSP sensors allow the technician to monitor the with the question asked
lateral acceleration sensor, axle load and installation
No - Technician disagrees with the question asked
angle data.
Cancel - Stops the calibration
Close - Closes the calibration window

Component Test Screen

The component test screen provides a mechanism to
allow the technician to test various components within
the system such as: wheel speed sensors, modulators,
pressure sensors and the lateral acceleration sensor.
Plus the component test will allow the technician to
perform some system tests such as battery voltage,
ABS indicator lamp, Aux I/O and axle load.
Figure 20 Note: Before performing the component test make
Control buttons for graph: sure the vehicle is parked on a level and flat ground.
Start will start the data collection.
Stop will stop the data collection.
Rewind will rewind the data.
Forward will forward the data.
Plus the graph type can be bar graph, line graph which Figure 22
is the default or 3D. The component test screen supports various tests;
Control Buttons for TRSP Sensors each tab will be populated with the tests which
are supported by the ECU. The tabs are Sensors,
Open file will open an existing TRSP file. Modulators, Pressures, TRSP system (if equipped)
Load file will load an existing TRSP file. and Miscellaneous. The technician needs to select the
Help will open Help page. appropriate tab for the component to test. Once the
tab is selected, on the left side of the screen a list of
Close will close TRSP window. available tests will be displayed, the technician needs
Sensor Calibration to select the test i.e. S-C sensor test. After the test
The sensor calibration allows the lateral acceleration is selected on the right side of the screen will display
sensor to be calibrated. The trailer needs to be on a instructions for the technician on what needs to occur
level surface for the calibration. Press “Start” to begin before the test can run.
the calibration process, use the “Yes, No or Cancel” Sensors
choices to answer any questions. ACom will recalibrate This test will allow the technician to test the wheel
the lateral acceleration sensor, clear any DTCs and speed sensor output. The test will display the correct
display the actual sensor value. number of sensors which the ECU is configured for.
The technician will need to select which sensor to test,
then press Start/Next button to start the test and follow
the instructions. The program will ask the technician,
“Did the ECU respond correctly?” The technician
needs to acknowledge if the test was successful by
selecting the green check mark indicating “yes” or the
red circle with a line indicating “no.”

Figure 21

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 Trailer Roll Stability System (TRSP) (If Equipped)
Note: TRSP will be available if the ECU supports TRSP.
This test will allow the technician to test the TRSP
sensor installation angle. The technician will need to
select installation angle, then press Start/Next button
to start the test and follow the instructions. The
program will ask the technician, “Did the ECU respond
correctly?” The technician needs to acknowledge if the
test was successful by selecting the green check mark
indicating “yes” or the red circle with a line indicating
“no.”
Figure 23
Modulators
This test will allow the technician to test the modulators.
The test will display the correct number of modulators
which the ECU is configured for. The technician will
need to select which modulator to test, then press
Start/Next button to start the test and follow the
instructions. The program will ask the technician, “Did
the ECU respond correctly?” The technician needs to
acknowledge if the test was successful by selecting the
green check mark indicating “yes” or the red circle with Figure 26
a line indicating “no.”
Miscellaneous
This test will allow the technician to test battery voltage,
ABS indicator lamp, AUX I/O functions. The test will
display the available miscellaneous tests which are
supported by the ECU. The technician will need to
select which miscellaneous functions to test, then
press Start/Next button to start the test and follow the
instructions. The program will ask the technician, “Did
the ECU respond correctly?” The technician needs to
acknowledge if the test was successful by selecting the
green check mark indicating “yes” or the red circle with
Figure 24
a line indicating “no.”

Pressure
This test will allow the technician to test the various
pressure sensors supported by the ECU. Press
Start/Next button to start the test and follow the
instructions. The program will ask the technician, “Did
the ECU respond correctly?” The technician needs to
acknowledge if the test was successful by selecting the
green check mark indicating “yes” or the red circle with
a line indicating “no.”

Figure 27
Control Buttons for Component Test
Start/Next will start the test and/or move the technician
to the next step of the test
Stop will stop the test
Service Data will open up service data sheet
Help will open Help
Close will close screen
Figure 25

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Installation Test the installation test list. For the Wheel speed sensors,
Installation test allows the technician to verify the at least one of the two sensor tests is required to be
installation of the ECU and system components. run, indicated by the word “ONE” in the chart. Bendix
recommends that the sensor test be run, although the
NOTE: In order for the installation test to run the
simple sensor test is an option.
technician will need to acknowledge the warning
regarding that the vehicle must be parked on level Installation
ADV ADV MC MV MV MC
surface. Test
ECU
Additionally, that ACom™ Diagnostics installation Information
YES YES YES YES
test provides a check of the ABS components with
Installation
technician input. Please note that the installation test is Angle
YES YES N/A N/A
intended as a tool to assist the quality control process
Axle Load YES YES NO NO
at the vehicle manufacturer. However, this test should
S-C
not be relied on as the sole validation check of proper
Sensor or ONE ONE ONE ONE
brake system installation. The vehicle manufacturer Simple
must ensure appropriate process controls are in place S-D
in the manufacturing process to completely validate the Sensor or ONE ONE ONE ONE
vehicle brake system prior to vehicle shipment. Simple
S-E
Sensor or N/A ONE N/A ONE
Simple
S-F
Sensor or N/A ONE N/A ONE
Simple
P21
YES YES YES YES
Modulator
P22
N/A YES N/A YES
Modulator
Pressure
YES YES YES YES
Figure 28 Sensor

Customize Battery
NO NO NO NO
Voltage
The customize screen allows the technician to ABS
customize some of the features in the installation test Indicator NO NO NO NO
like: Lamp
• Check mark next to a test means that the test will AUX I/O NO NO NO NO
be performed Scratch
YES YES YES YES
Pad
• Mandatory tests are in gray, optional tests are in
black Additionally, tests in gray text must be performed and
tests in black text are optional.
• Re-arranging test order
• Save report in TXT or HTML format
• Save report using VIN as filename
• Folder to save report
• Always ask for folder and filename
• Wheel Speeds in either MPH or RPM
• Not allowing the next test to be run if the previous
test failed
• Confirmation if service brake is applied
Installation Test requirements
The following chart indicates which tests are available
for an ECU. If there is a YES next to the test name, that
specific test is required to be run in order to complete
the installation test. If there is a NO next to the test
name, that specific test is not required to be run in
order to complete the installation test. If there is an N/A
next to the test name, this indicates that the ECU does
not support that test and that test will not appear in Figure 29
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Control buttons for customize.
OK means to accept changes.
Cancel means do not accept changes.
Up moves highlighted test up in the list.
Down moves highlighted test down in the list.
If there are any active DTCs on the ECU the installation
will not run and the technician will be notified by a
message. Active DTCs need to be corrected and
cleared before the installation test can be performed.

Figure 33
Battery Voltage Test
The battery voltage test checks the battery voltage
Figure 30 received at the ECU with the modulators de-energized,
energized and de-energized. The TABS-6 ADV / MV
ECU Information and MC voltage range is 8.0 VDC to 32.0 VDC.
ECU information test is a mandatory test, it must always
be run. It provides the technician with information
about how the ECU is configured.

Figure 34
ABS Indicator Lamp Test
The ABS indicator lamp test will illuminate and
Figure 31
extinguish the ABS indicator lamp while the technician
Axle Load Test verifies the correct operation of the ABS indicator lamp.
The axle load test is mandatory for the TABS-6 ADV,
but not for the TABS-6 MV. The axle load test displays
the weight on the rear axle in pounds.

Figure 35

Figure 32
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. NOTE: Installation Angle Test
will be available if the ECU supports TRSP.

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Sensor Tests P21 / P22 Delivery Test
There are two possible sensor tests which can be run The P21/P22 delivery test will check that the module is
to test the wheel speed sensor output. plumbed to the correct chambers and that brake delivery
The S-X Sensor test will test both the wheel speed pressure is being delivered. The delivery pressure
sensor and applies the brake for that particular wheel should match the control pressure. The technician will
on a vehicle. apply the brakes and verify that the delivery and control
pressure should be the same. ACom™ Diagnostics will
Bendix recommends that this sensor test be run as it release the brakes and the technician needs to verify
tests the complete wheel end including the sensor and the brakes have released, then ACom™ Diagnostics will
modulator. re-apply the brakes.

Figure 36
Simple Sensor Test Figure 39

Basically displays the sensor output in MPH. AUX I/O Test

The AUX I/O test will energize and de-energize the
AUX I/O. The technician can put a lamp in the auxiliary
circuit and visually verify if that the AUX is operating
correctly.

Figure 37
Pressure Sensor Test
The pressure sensor test reads the pressures applied
to the ECU through the brake system.
Figure 40
The number of pressure sensors supported is
dependent upon the ECU.

Figure 38

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Scratch Pad To access ACB Data Log user will need to select ACB
The scratch pad test will write information to the ECUs Data Log.
scratchpad indicating that the installation test has been
performed.

Figure 43

The starter window has various features:

Communication adapter can be selected by clicking
on the icon displaying a computer and tractor/trailer.
Selecting this icon opens up the driver selection for the
RP1210 adapter.
NOTE: For the ACB diagnostics and ACB data log the
user will need to select the adapter twice, once for the
communications with the ACB™ sensor and once for
the communications with EC-60™ ABS ECU.
Figure 41
Once the scratch pad information is written into the
ECU the technician can select to Print or Save the ACB Status-ACB Sensor
installation report for their records. ACom diagnostics defaults to opening the ACB status
screen. This screen provides the user with a snap
shot of the sensor. Under system data the following
information is displayed model, software version
ACom Diagnostics 6.3 Adaptive Cruise with and software part number. Under system status the
Braking (ACB) numbers of active DTCs (diagnostic trouble codes) are
Using ACom Diagnostics displayed.
An ACom Diagnostics icon will be placed on the
desktop. The user needs to double click to launch
ACom Diagnostics. When ACom Diagnostics is started
a Starter window will appear. With ACom Diagnostics
6.3 there will be a change to the starter window. The
user can select to go into ACB (Adaptive Cruise with
Braking) diagnostics. The ACB Data log is available if
the proper license key is installed.

Figure 44

Control Buttons for ACB Status

DTCs will open the DTC window
Config will open the Configuration window
Help will open the Help page for ECU Status
Close will close the window

Diagnostic Trouble Code Window-ACB Sensor

The DTC screen provides the user with active and
stored dtc information.
For the active and stored DTC information the windows
Figure 42 are divided into two panes. The first pane displays
the active DTCs and the second pane displays
troubleshooting / repair information corresponding to
the active DTC.

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 Mounting Offset
The ACB sensor mounting offset provides the
horizontal offset relative to the vehicle’s longitudinal
axis. A positive value indicates an offset to the left of the
vehicle’s longitudinal axis (driver’s side) and a negative
value indicates an offset to the right of the vehicle’s
longitudinal axis (passenger side). The offset range is
± 500 mm (19.69 inches). The physical mounting
location of the sensor cannot exceed ± 500 mm.

Figure 45
Figure 47

The DTC window will display the SPN (Suspect

Parameter Number), FMI (Failure Mode Identifier), Stationary Object Warning
Error Object, Failure Number, Description and Stationary object warning provides the user with an
Frequency Counter (number of occurrences the fault). audible alert for stationary objects with in the vehicle
Control Buttons for DTC window path. Stationary object warnings will be enabled (ON)
or disabled (OFF).
Read button will read the information form the user
Clear will clear the information from tab
Report opens a header for user to input data about the
ECU then allows the user to save, email or print DTC Figure 48
report
Service button opens the service data
Misalignment Value
HELP opens help page for DTC
The ACB sensor misalignment value provides the
Close will close the window. angle the sensor can be adjusted to be parallel or
in-line with the vehicle’s longitudinal axis. The smaller
Configuration Window – ACB the misalignment angle the better forward vehicle
tracking performance.
The configuration window is used to display ACB sensor
configuration information including the Mounting offset, A positive value indicates that the sensor is currently
Stationary Object Warning, Misalignment Value and aimed to the right side of the vehicle’s longitudinal axis
Following distance setting configuration number. (passenger side) and a negative value indicates the
sensor is currently aimed to the left side of the vehicle’s
longitudinal axis (driver’s side). The misalignment
ACB Sensor Configuration range is ± 1.17 degrees. If the actual ACB sensor
misalignment value is greater than ± 0.9 degrees, it is
recommended to adjust the sensors aim. See the ACB
SD-Sheet for sensor adjustment procedures.

Figure 49

Figure 46

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Following Distance Settings Creating Data Log Report
The following distance / alerts configuration number is a The user selects create data log report, a dialogue box
numeric value that represents the current configuration will open requesting the mileage and VIN of the vehicle
of the ACB sensor following distance setting and alerts. to be inputted by the user, select continue.
The “more information on available configurations”
link may be available to provide the user with a better
understanding of the configuration.

Figure 50

Control Buttons for Configuration

Modify will open change window Figure 52
Help will open the HELP page
Next the user will need to select to Print, Print Preview,
Close will close the window
Email to Bendix or Save report.
Modify will allow the user to reset the misalignment
value to zero and change the alert following distance
configuration number. Additionally, it will allow the user
to save or load the ACB sensor configuration file.

Control Buttons for Change Configuration

Write – writes configuration changes to ACB sensor
Save file – save configuration file of ACB sensor
Load file – loads configuration file of ACB sensor
Help will open the HELP page
Figure 53
Close will close the window
If the user chooses to save the report a dialogue box
ACB Data Log opens allowing the user to select the file location.
The ACB Data log window allows the user to create an
ACB data log report or clear the resettable data log file.

Figure 54

Figure 51

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Clear Resettable Data Log A dialogue box will open and confirm the resettable
data log file was cleared.

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Figure 58
Once the Clear Resettable Data Log button has been
selected, a dialog box will open asking the user if they
Known Issues with ACom™ Diagnostics 6.3
want to save the resettable data log before clearing it?
• Installation Test under Customize, RPM units are
If the user selects Yes, a dialogue box will open asking
able to be selected but ACom™ Diagnostics will only
the user to input the mileage and VIN.
display units in MPH
• TABS-6 ADV MC Service Data Sheet may not be
available. Check www.bendix.com.
• TABS-6 MV MC Service Data Sheet is not available.
Check www.bendix.com.
• When loading a *.DPV file, the load button allows
the technician to select the file to be written, but the
Write button needs to be selected to actually write
the *.DPV file into the ECU.
• A corrupt or invalid *.DPV file can not be saved by
Figure 56 the ACom™ software.
• Sometimes the scratchpad write function does not
always complete
Then the data log report will be created and the user • Configuration pictures always display two axles
will be asked if they want to: Print, Print Preview, Email
• Lift Axle configuration pictures are not included
to Bendix or Save.
• ACom™ Diagnostics icon is not removed with an
If the user selected No to saving the report before it is
un-install with a desktop refresh
cleared or after the report created ACom Diagnostics
will clear the resettable data log. • PLC Communication issues could be experienced
with TABS-6 ADV MC products and TABS-6 MV
MC products
• ACom™ Diagnostics may run slowly on slower
CPUs
• Windows 2000 operation with ACom™ Diagnostics
may not be robust or stable

Figure 57

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