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SYSTEM RECONFIGURATION
The Bendix
®
EC-60
™
controller is designed to allow the
technician to change the default system settings (chosen
by the vehicle OEM) to provide additional or customized
features.
Depending on the model, the customizable features include
ABS control settings, engine module communication etc.
Many of these settings can be reconfigured using a hand-
held or PC-based software, such as the Bendix
®
ACom
®
Diagnostics program.
ECU RECONFIGURATION
Reconfiguring a Bendix EC-60 controller may be carried
out by using the Blink Code Switch or by using a hand-held
or PC-based diagnostic tool.
Note: During the reconfiguration process, and independently
from any reconfiguration being carried out by the technician,
the ECU will automatically check the J1939 serial link and
communicate with other vehicle modules. In particular, if
the serial link shows that the vehicle has a retarder device
present, the ECU will configure itself to communicate with
the retarder device for improved ABS performance. For
example, if the ECU detects the presence of a retarder
disable relay during a reconfiguration, it will configure
itself to control the relay to disable the retarding device
as needed.
Reconfiguration Using the Blink Code Switch
With ignition power removed from the Bendix EC-60
controller, depress the blink code switch. After the ignition
power is activated, depress and release the switch seven
times to initiate a reconfiguration event.
Diagnostic Tool
A reconfiguration event may be initiated using a hand-held
or PC-based diagnostic tool to communicate with the ECU
over the SAE J1587 diagnostic link.
6S/5M Configuration
Advanced Bendix
®
EC-60
™
controllers will configure for
6S/5M operation when a reconfiguration event is initiated
and the ECU detects that an additional axle PMV is wired
as follows:
PMV Connector
ECU Connector
Hold
Right Additional Axle Hold
Release
Left Additional Axle Release
Common
Right Additional Axle Common
